New Zealanders gathered around the country to see the first light of the day and remember the people who died in battle while forging the Anzac spirit.

At 2.30pm NZ time today, the sun will rise over Anzac Cove and the Dawn Service will begin, marking 100 years since the Anzacs landed at Gallipoli.

H E Damla Yesim Say, Turkish Ambassador to NZ, Governor-General Sir Jerry Mateparae and Prime Minister John Key on the significance of this day.

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The sons of a fallen Kiwi and Australian soldiers laid wreaths down at the new Australian Anzac memorial in Wellington.

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With his dad's medals proudly pinned to his chest, Julian Price waits to join the parade. Townsfolk are still spilling out of Mackenzie Community Centre in Fairlie, surprised to see rainclouds replaced by autumnal sunshine.

Thousands of New Zealanders and Australians have gathered at Gallipoli to pay tribute to the men who went through 'suffering and horrors' to carry out their duty.

One person died at today's dawn Anzac service in Wanganui.

Thousands of people assembled outside the Auckland War Memorial Museum this morning to commemorate New Zealand's "contribution to freedom".

On the day to remember the fallen, huge crowds gathered to pay their respects in Mt. Maunganui.

Watch highlights from the Auckland War Memorial Museum as thousands gathered to commemorate New Zealand's "contribution to freedom". courtesy Maori Television

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

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Click here for a full list of Anzac Day services around New Zealand.

People paying their respects at Anzac Day dawn services can expect low cloud and rain in some parts of the country.

Bad weather didn't stop hundreds from attending the national Anzac Day commemorative service in central Wellington. Some perched in trees to watch the ceremony at the National War Memorial and hear tributes paid to fallen soldiers as dignitaries, ambassadors and officials sheltered under their programmes from pounding rain and gusty winds. Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae, Prime Minister John Key, Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway were among those to attend. They, along with foreign dignitaries and officials laid wreaths at the memorial. Sir Jerry said New Zealanders had served beside Australian allies for 98 years.

New Zealanders young and old remembered those fallen in battle at Anzac services around the world.

Thousands of people have attended Anzac Day services around New Zealand and across the globe.

Services are being held across the country to remember those who have served us. Click here for more details.

Danielle Wright details some of the best Anzac parades and services in Auckland for families.

New Zealand recognises the soldiers that died at Gallipoli as Anzac Day is celebrated around the country.