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'Humbling': Stolen RSA trailer recovered by police in time for Anzac Day
The Hawke’s Bay Tactical Crime Unit's lead happens to be a returned serviceman.

'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end
'I was quite content to be back home.'

Watch: Thousands gather for Anzac Day Commemorations around NZ
The national day of remembrance for fallen servicemen and women begins with dawn services.

Thousands gather to attend Anzac Day services
Thousands have gathered for Anzac Day services around the country as Kiwis remember our fallen servicemen and women. Video / Cherie Howie / NZ Herald

Gallipoli veteran’s lost medals returned to great-grandson for Anzac Day
Four generations of the Blanks family will be represented at Auckland's dawn parade.

Turning 100 on Anzac Day: From choirboy to wartime signalman shadowing Hitler
Lives depended on short and long beeps – dots and dashes.

‘My Davey will come home’: The ‘dead’ WWII soldier who lived
David Dawson's name is on two war memorials. But he didn't die a soldier.

Watch Live: Anzac Day Dawn Service
Coverage of the dawn service for Anzac Day live from. Wellington. Video / TVNZ

Why this rural town expects a big crowd at its special Anzac Day service
Between 500 and 600 people, including Australians, are expected to attend.

Search your family: World War 1 roll of honour - Anzac Day interactive
Every New Zealander who died in WW1 is searchable in this special Anzac Day interactive

Anzac day 2025: What’s open, what’s not and when you have to pay a surcharge
Most businesses cannot open until 1pm on Anzac Day.

Knitted poppy display to honour Anzac Day at Tauranga RSA
The Anzac Day service and parade will begin at 5.45am next to the Tauranga RSA Cenotaph.

'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weather
Warm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls.

Winston Peters reveals PM’s office admitted error over Luxon's foreign affairs speech
Luxon maintained any claim of tension between himself and Peters was a media beat-up.

Why these 5 war films and TV series should be on your Anzac watchlist
From visceral blockbusters to anti-war statements, here's what to watch this holiday.

'We'd like it back': RSA trailer stolen ahead of Anzac Day
Napier RSA's boss says the trailer was empty and was used mainly for dump runs.

World War II veteran to celebrate 100th birthday at Tauranga Anzac service
World War II veteran John Clark is set to mark his 100th birthday on Anzac Day.

It's not the owning of a cannon that's important, it's what you choose to do with it
When a council's rare cannon fell into disrepair, the community stepped up.

Pioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speech
The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot

Opinion: Lest we forget? Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans
OPINION: The plan to expand the definition of the term ‘veteran’ brings some good news.

Anzac Day commemorations: Your guide to the services planned for Hawke's Bay
More than 30 Anzac Day services will be held across Hawke’s Bay this Friday.