Giant poppy on Sky Tower
A 13m projection of a poppy can be spotted on the Sky Tower from April 20-25.
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How Poppy Day donations are spent
Appeal has paid for everything from medical treatment to creating new life.
Teams go to extremes in Poppy Day fundraiser
Military and civilian teams yesterday competed in the extreme Sky Tower challenge.
Afghanistan war hero is new RSA patron
Afghanistan war hero Jason Pore has been named as the new patron of the Auckland RSA
Camp helps Kiwi kids of fallen soldiers
Outdoor activity camps help kids cope with loss after their parents are killed in action.
SAS hero: 'I died four or five times'
An SAS hero has spoken of his journey to recovery after being wounded in Afghanistan.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care - and help children of servicemen and - women killed in line of duty.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care, and help children of servicemen and, women killed in line of duty.
Call PTSD a battle injury, urges RSA
The RSA is calling for post-traumatic stress disorder to be referred to as a battle wound to properly reflect what service people go through.
Somme 100: National character revealed
It's 100 years to the day that New Zealand troops joined the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Prince Charles paid tribute to New Zealand's role in war.
Pilot's first Spitfire flight in 70 years
Memories flooded back for Alan Frewer as he soared into the skies over North Canterbury in a Spitfire.
Services reveal plans for National Volunteer Week
The Fire Service, St John, Surf Life Saving and the RSA have revealed plans for National Volunteer Week.
RSA lays complaint over 'Anzac' ad
The RSA has laid a formal complaint against a car company for an advertisement it considers "unacceptable" ahead of Anzac Day.
RSA menu gets kick in the pantry
Andrew Buenter admits the fare at the Mt Maunganui Returned and Services Association used to be a standing joke.
RSA condemns attack on Anzac graves
The RSA has condemned the desecration of Anzac war graves in London as a "wanton act of vandalism".
Gallipoli 100: Youth Ambassadors visit Gallipoli
BJ Clark wanders the carefully-manicured rows of Gallipoli gravestones with the Youth Ambassadors.
Priceless relic found in drawer
In 1915, a New Zealand flag sat in a drawer in an Auckland home for many years until, by chance, it became well known.
Pride, patriotism and poppies
He's probably the oldest RSA Poppy Day collector in the country - and also one of the best.
'Pin' a digital poppy
Today you can download a virtual poppy to show your support for New Zealand's veterans and service people.
Kiwi Anzac's war medals found
Victoria police said the medals were located yesterday by Australia Post, and it appeared they had not been stolen.
Giant poppy honours casualties of war
A giant poppy made up of 59,000 red discs - one for each of the New Zealanders killed or wounded in World War I - will begin to take shape.
RSA hits out at flag deadline
The Returned and Services Association says it cannot afford to wait until after the centenary of Anzac Day this month to take its fight against proposed changes to the country's flag.
Hunt for Kiwi Anzac's stolen war medals
Police on both sides of the Tasman are hunting a thief who pinched 12 medals awarded to a Kiwi Anzac who served at Gallipoli.
Gallipoli war medals stolen
A New Zealand soldier's Gallipoli war medals have been stolen from a package sent to Dunedin from Australia.
Melody for our fallen soldiers
A moving tribute to Kiwi soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I has struck a chord with Hollywood heavyweight Sir Peter Jackson.
Hope for hero's medals
Museums are plotting an 11th-hour bid to keep a Kiwi war hero's precious medals in New Zealand.
Vets up in arms over changes
RSA clubs are moving plaques, paintings and photographs to "freshen up" bars and function rooms, angering vets.
100-gun salute marks start of WWI
One hundred gun shots echoed over Wellington today, marking the 100th anniversary of the start of WWI.