NZ should hope John Key shows some common sense - tempered with heart - when he goes about trying to reduce from 328,000 the number of Kiwis on solo parent, sickness and invalid benefits, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Anzac Day theft angers war veterans, who see it as an insult to servicemen and their families.

While 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.

An 81-year-old doctor, humanitarian and retired soldier has been named New Zealand's second ever ANZAC of the year.

Weekend Herald writer Phil Taylor takes to his bike to view the devastation in Christchurch.

Anzac Day Poppies will be made offshore, New Zealand's Returned Service Association has announced.

New Zealand's inaugural Anzac of the Year died of cancer at his Christchurch home yesterday morning.

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

A coastal town's war memorial has partially crumbled in the Canterbury earthquake, leaving descendants of dead soldiers shattered.

A British sailor charged on Anzac Day with having excess breath alcohol twice the drink-driving limit escaped prosecution after high level intervention.