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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.

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.

What Anzac Day services are on in Waikato?
From Pōkeno to Waiouru, there are lots of services to commemorate Anzac Day.

Honouring Anzac: Key events and traditions for April 25
Where and how to commemorate Anzac Day this year.

Honouring heroes: Search for B Company photos for museum exhibition
It comes as the B Company, 28th NZ (Māori) Battalion History Trust will be reviewed.

Winston Peters borrowed heavily from one of history’s most famous speeches
Deputy PM's sprinkling of phrases from famous address draws mixed reception.

How Waikato observed Anzac Day in words and pictures
“Our way of life and the freedoms we cherish are still at stake.”

The soldier Dad she never knew: 'Words could never fully explain the impact'
A daughter’s message will never be read by the man it’s intended for.

Peters speaks at Anzac Day Gallipoli service: ‘We live in a troubled world'
The service was supposed to take place at the Pukeahu National War Memorial.

Winston Peters speaks at Gallipoli dawn service
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters gives speech at Gallipoli Anzac dawn service. Video / Whakaata Māori

Watch: Attendees at Anzac Day dawn service lift car by hand
People had to manually lift car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service could begin.

Tauranga Civic Parade brings large crowds
People assembled on the grass beside the Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre.

Attendees move car before New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service
A group of people attending New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service manually lift a car before proceedings could begin. Video / Reuben Doyle

'Learn from our ancestors': Teen's Anzac speech calls out Kiwis for divisiveness
A young Rotorua leader has delivered a powerful message during his Anzac Day speech.

Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.

Anzac Day: Lost lives not the only ones remembered at dawn service
As the sun rose across the steamy Ohinemutu village, thousands in Rotorua remembered them.

Large crowd gathers for Whanganui's Anzac Day service
The service was 'magnificent', says RNZAF veteran.