Anzacs
ANZAC day in Wimbledon - a day of quiet remembrance
Wimbledon's Brian Hales will be at his farm gate on Saturday to remember those from his district who served in the two world wars. Every year for the past 35 he has organised a commemoration that… Audio
ANZAC day in Wimbledon - a day of quiet remembrance
Wimbledon's Brian Hales will be at his farm gate on Saturday to remember those from his district who served in the two world wars. Every year for the past 35 he has organised a commemoration that…
AudioKriv Stenders: The Battle of Long Tan
Kriv Stenders has made a movie about the Australian and New Zealand soldiers of D Company who had to battle against the odds for four hours in torrential rain. The film is Danger Close: The Battle of… Audio
Lately with Karyn Hay
David Slack joins us on Jacinda Adern's trip to the UK, founder and director of Happy Cow Milk on starting up an 'ethical dairy company' and Karen McMillan from the NZ Booklovers website will give us… Audio
War horses immortalised
A full-size statue of a horse leaning down to sniff its fallen rider's hat will commemorate the role of the animals in war.
Valour come to light - NZ Indian Anzacs
Millions of Indians fought for the British and allies during both world wars, including two Sikh New Zealanders who, despite discrimination, snuck their way into service to fight for New Zealand in… Audio, Gallery
Valour come to light - NZ Indian Anzacs
Millions of Indians fought for the British and allies during both world wars, including two Sikh New Zealanders who, despite discrimination, snuck their way into service to fight for New Zealand in…
AudioAnzacs Rising
One hundred years ago a group of New Zealand soldiers caught up in the Irish Easter Rising of 1916 had the chance to change history when one had a clear shot of the rebel leader James Connolly. Audio
Chinese Anzacs finally recognised
A buried history has come to light. Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War have been recognised in Wellington and finally have their moment in history. Audio, Gallery
Chinese Anzacs finally recognised
A buried history has come to light. Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War have been recognised in Wellington and finally have their moment in history.
AudioUnknown Anzacs - Cook Islanders at war
Hundreds of Cook Islands soldiers enlisted for the First World War but their contribution has never been officially recognised by the New Zealand government they worked for. Daniela Maoate-Cox… Audio
Unknown Anzacs - Cook Islanders at war
Hundreds of Cook Islands soldiers enlisted for the First World War but their contribution has never been officially recognised by the New Zealand government they worked for. Daniela Maoate-Cox…
AudioWar Report - 26 April 2015
The memories of men who landed at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915. Audio
Anzac music with The Eastern
Lyttleton string band The Eastern perform live in Christchurch with a series of Anzac-themed songs: 'E Pari Ra' by Paraire Tomoana; 'And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda' by Eric Bogle; 'Up Spinner'… Audio
The landing, in their words
In the final minutes before its 100th anniversary sound archivist Sarah Johnston (pictured) tells the story of the landing at Gallipoli through the voices of those who were there. Audio
Stephen Clarke: military historian
Former chief executive of the RSA and military historian, who is attending Anzac Day at Gallipoli for the first time. Audio
Abbott calls up Anzac spirit in shadow of IS arrests, Iraq
In the shadow of heightened terrorism worries leading up to April the 25th, the Australian Prime Minister has evoked the image of the Anzacs to justify the Iraq mission. Audio
Changi Prison Survivor
Roland de Bruyne is an elderly Malaysian Aucklander and a survivor of the infamous Changi Prison during the Japanese occupation of Singapore during WW2. Last year his children discovered letters and… Audio
One hundred years since the birth of the ANZACs
It's 100 years tomorrow since 30-thousand New Zealand and Australian troops left Western Australia for the battlefields of the First World War. Audio
Symbolism of ANZAC poppies
Dunedin artist Stephen Mulqueen discusses the history and symbolism of the ANZAC poppy. Stephen himself makes brass poppies from spent bullet casings. Audio
