New ZealandAnzac Day: World War IIt makes Alfrieda Thompson smile wryly that her war-hero father named her after a girlfriend he had during World War I.24 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>War Wounds: Medicine and the Trauma of Conflict</i>On May 27, 1942, two Czech parachutists ambushed and wounded SS Obergruppenfuhrer Reinhard Heydrich near Prague. Heydrich was not seriously wounded but a ricochet bullet had carried cloth, wire and wool into the wound.24 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Nice Day for a War: Adventures of a Kiwi Soldier in World War I</i>Not a picture book, not a graphic novel, not anything easily pigeon-holed, Chris Slane and Matt Elliott's study-cum-evocation of life in World War I is a great resource and a great read.24 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentFighting for our freedomAnyone looking at New Zealand's military participation in the 20th century would see us as a bellicose little nation. For decades, we eagerly went where Britain (and later the US) went.24 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandAnzac Day: World War IIWith flames spreading rapidly though his bomber aircraft, 22-year-old Sergeant Jimmy Ward tied a rope around his waist and crawled out on to the wing to douse the flames.24 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: We must keep honouring all who serveIt has been easy to honour service in World War II. No other war, including World War I, has had such just cause.24 Apr 05:29 PM
LifestyleAnzac Day: Making memoriesAnzac Day is a time for children to learn about the sacrifices of past generations. Diana Clement looks at what's on offer for families around Auckland this year.24 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandAnzac Day parades around the countryHow you can pay your respects to our war veterans at various places around NZ this Anzac Day.23 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandLife and death in Flanders fieldsThe history of New Zealand at war is largely one of ordinary people called upon in extraordinary times - men and women who left their day jobs when their country called them. In <i>Kiwi Battlefields</i>, Ron Palenski tells how one such man23 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleGood taste: A toast to the AnzacsIt's Easter, which means it's time for wine columnists to write another article about wines that go with chocolate. Yawn.23 Apr 05:30 PM
KahuMemories more sweet than bitterThe firefight between a nine-strong patrol and up to 80 Viet Cong was one of the New Zealand Army's bravest battles, facing almost insurmountable odds. Nearly 43 years later, the men of Victor 3 One platoon met again for the first time.23 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentDancing in the Sky: Above and beyondThe first airman awarded the Victoria Cross was of Maori descent. His story inspired a local documentary, timed for release on Anzac Day, writes Jacqueline Smith.22 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandWar secret revealed by daughter's dig in to pastMargaret Ball's father never brought it up, but records show that he lied about his age to enlist for both World Wars.22 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandRetail workers 'value time off' each EasterAs the retail workers' union talks about how its members cherish their time off during holidays such as Easter, some shops are opening today in defiance of trading laws.21 Apr 10:45 PM
New ZealandKiwis shortchanged this Easter weekendA discrepancy in public holiday laws has left New Zealand workers with one less day off than their Australian counterparts this weekend.21 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Pick of the week: Anzac Day coverageWhile many will be up early on Monday for dawn services, for those who prefer to stay in their pyjamas, but still pay their respects, Maori Television's Anzac Day coverage starts at 5.50am.20 Apr 07:00 PM
New ZealandKey to meet with Queen Elizabeth II during UK tripJohn Key is to have a private audience with the Queen during his visit to the UK this month.11 Apr 06:24 AM
WorldWorld War 1 soldiers discoveredFourteen World War I Australian soldiers killed in a 1916 battle have been discovered buried in France.07 Apr 09:21 PM
Opinion<i>All in a day's work: </i> The rise and the climbI don't mind admitting that I know Miley Cyrus sings a song called 'The climb'.07 Feb 08:30 PM
