New ZealandPM joins French locals on Anzac DayJohn Key's decision to join the citizens of French town Le Quesnoy in their annual commemorations has started a new chapter in what Mr Key has called "a precious link with the town".25 Apr 02:25 AM
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
WorldMemos show link between oil and Iraq invasionNew documents have raised questions over Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.19 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldEU troops tipped for Libyan relief missionRelief operations in the besieged Libyan city of Misrata could involve 1000 European Union ground troops.19 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldWartime stash of gold returned after 70 yearsA German-Jewish man's lost hoard of gold, which lay buried in a London garden for 70 years, has been returned to his family.19 Apr 02:20 AM
WorldRift forces Nato to dig in for long campaignNato seems to have written off hopes of an early exit to the Libyan crisis.18 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: West African countries struggling to fight off the curse18 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldMoral doubts over real life TerminatorsWars in the future may be waged by a new generation of combat robots.18 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldWar crimes trial focuses on ID cardLawyers representing suspected Holocaust camp guard John Demjanjuk have demanded that Germany suspend his war crimes trial.14 Apr 01:15 AM
WorldAussies debate women in combatDefence Minister Stephen Smith has a plan to tear down all barriers to women serving in combat.12 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldMossad linked to series of mysterious deaths, sabotageIsrael's Mossad spy agency has been busy lately, in the war against Hamas.11 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentIn search of change for peaceJames Fergusson tells David Larsen that he is less a risk taker than someone who follows stories where they lead.11 Apr 05:00 PM
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
