Napier man traces father's footsteps, a WWII soldier, to Cassino
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Focus: Anzac Day 2020 - Stand apart, but together as one
The war against Covid-19 has seen ANZAC Day services around the country cancelled for the first time in NZ history, but that won’t stop New Zealanders showing their respect to those who lost their lives in a very different type of battle. Video / Auckland War Memorial Museum / Dean Purcell / Chris Tarpey / Michael Craig
Navy band member Orson Paine performs The Last Post
The Last Post performed by Navy band member Orson Paine. Video / Dean Purcell
Special recording of the 'Last Post' to play during Anzac lockdown
Musicians are determined to make sure this Anzac Day won't be without a soundtrack.
Vietnam War vet will still salute fallen mates
It is the first time in history Anzac Day dawn services have had to be cancelled.
Navy band member Orson Paine performs Reveille
Reveille performed by Navy band member Orson Paine. Video / Dean Purcell
Help line the streets with poppies this Anzac Day with our special poster
New Zealanders are being called on to get innovative this Anzac Day.
Tyne Cot and the battlefields of Flanders
Flanders is mute testament to those who were young, not for long but forever.
Anzac Day salute: Kiwis asked to stand at driveways
Kiwis encouraged to mark Anzac Day with #StandAt Dawn.
Anzac Day services cancelled, Poppy Day appeal postponed
Anzac Day events in New Zealand cancelled this year due to the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Joint Anzac Day services at Gallipoli cancelled
No decisions have been made yet on domestic Anzac commemorations
Fatal crash: Anzac Day helicopter tragedy under fresh review
Cabinet has approved a review of inquiries into the 2010 Anzac Day crash.
RSA: 'Yellow food, pokie machines, cheap alcohol' while modern veterans miss out
RSA under pressure as contemporary military veterans lose safety net.
RSA applies to move historic cenotaph
RSA wants Citizens' War Memorial moved to Cranmer Square.
War veterans' memorial plaques stolen for drug money
Woman admits theft of 37 brass grave plaques from Springston Cemetery after Anzac Day.
RSA president Stan Hansen speaks outside Christchurch District Court today after Gail Wickes was jailed for stealing memorial plaques
RSA president Stan Hansen speaks outside Christchurch District Court today after Gail Wickes was jailed for stealing memorial plaques. Video / Kurt Bayer
Local Focus: Locals dig deep to landscape new war memorial
Landscaping funds topped up by neighbouring business. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Letters: Time to back Fourth Estate
Our community needs a robust news media to retain a robust democracy.
John Roughan: A great lesson in humanity at Gallipoli
COMMENT: This should have occurred to me many years ago and I'm surprised it didn't.
Traffic expected to clog as holidaymakers return home
Road users are advised to allow for extra time and plan ahead.
Heather du Plessis-Allan: Anzac overreaction is baffling
COMMENT: It's time to take a fresh look to how we mark Anzac Day.
Audrey Young: Sceptics scoff while Ardern acts
COMMENT: Most Kiwis will be proud of Ardern's efforts with France.
Prince William and Jacinda Ardern's 'emotional photo' goes viral
A photo of the Prince and our PM greeting each other has captured worldwide attention.
Sunday arvo traffic hell: Worst jams predicted for weekend holidaymakers
The heaviest traffic flows could persist for more than five hours at some hotspots.
Veteran, 97, has massive Anzac Day schedule
Norman Bitters didn't just want to go to one Anzac service, didn't just want one beer.
Kaikohe family loses home in Anzac Day blaze
No one was home at the time because they were preparing for an Anzac Day dawn service.
Three dead, pedestrian seriously hurt in Anzac Day crashes
A number of crashes occurred throughout the country on Anzac Day.
Will salutes NZ heroes at Auckland's War Memorial Museum
Duke pays respects to Gallipoli fallen before meeting mosque attack responders.
Live: Prince William back in Auckland
Prince William has visited four-year-old Alen Alsati in Starship Hospital in Auckland.
Australian Defence Force preventing Kiwis from serving
Australia's government has concerns about an "insider threat" within their defence force.
Anzac Day in Wellington: 'Our diversity is a source of strength'
There has been a cry for peace at the National Commemoration Service for Anzac Day.
Hundreds of Kiwis attend London dawn service
Kiwis cherish public Anzac commemoration in London after recent security concerns.
91-year-old veteran ticks off Anzac Day bucket list
Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.
Pou maumahara gifted at Belgium war site
It has been four years in the making, stands 8m tall and weighs just over 6 tonnes.