History
Hanmer Springs Soldiers' Block formally reopens for Anzac Day
After two decades of silence, the historic Soldiers' Block at Queen Mary Hospital in Hanmer Springs reopened on Anzac Day.
Anzac Day Sonic
RNZ Concert host Bryan Crump digs into the archives, as well as the station’s record collection to bring you music and voices revolving around our national experience of war, and aspiration for peace.
…Nikau Grace on musical collaboration in honor of 28th Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Maori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. The waiata, titled 'He Aha… Audio
'Completely disrespectful': far-right heckling at Anzac service condemned
Members of the crowd began to jeer and heckle during an address given by a Gunditjmara man in Melbourne.
Patisserie Chef Maxine Schekter On the Great Lamington vs Wellington Debate
French-trained pastry chef, Maxine Schekter has spent the past 11 years honing her craft in some of the world’s top kitchens. Schekter speaks to Kara Rickard and Mark Williams On The Air this ANZAC… Audio
Sean Doyle from the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club
Kara Rickard and Mark Williams catch up with Sean Doyle at the Grey Lynn Returned Services Club on Anzac Day. Audio
Hundreds gather at marae for Anzac Day 'special occasion'
"This is a pretty special place and people like coming out here," the RSA president says.
Why this rural town expects a ‘big crowd’ at its special Anzac Day service
A photo wall unveiling will celebrate returned servicemen settler families.
Remembering the Cave Creek victims three decades on
In 1995, 13 Polytechnic students and a DOC worker died after a viewing platform collapsed at Cave Creek, on the West Coast. Audio
Historian Jock Phillips on War Memorials
Jock began working on war memorials in the 1980s and has been fascinated by the subject ever since. On the eve of Anzac Day, he joins Emile Donovan. Audio
NZ veterans band reunite for ANZAC day shows
The award winning New Zealand Veterans band has reunited for a spree of shows to mark ANZAC day, this year in Tamaki Makaurau, Auckland. One of the co-founders Retired Major Tim McDavitt spoke to… Audio
Pioneering Māori pilot aims for message of aroha in Anzac Day speech
The city's service will include a speech from the country's first female Māori RNZAF pilot. Audio
ANZAC Day marks 110 years since Gallipoli landings
Along with the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, Anzac Day, this year, is also 80 years since the end of World War 2. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
ANZAC day commemorations set to take place across the country
This year's ANZAC Day marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. RSA President Sir Wayne Shelford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Report recommends partial remediation option for Petone wharf
Hutt City Council has a maximum budget of $12 million for the wharf, but full restoration will likely cost $14.2 million.
New waiata released to commemorate Māori Battalion
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first Anzac Day without any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion, after Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies died last year. Video, Audio
Song to mark first ANZAC day with no living Māori Battalion members
A new bilingual waiata has been released to mark the first ANZAC day without the any living members of the 28th Māori Battalion after Sir Robert Bom Gillies died last year. Singer is Nikau Grace spoke… Audio
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
What it's like to live on Easter Island during Easter
West Aucklander turned Rapa Nui resident Marc Shields, gives a run-down on the island also known as Easter Island. Video, Audio
Hot cross bun expert Tom Hishan
Easter is a time of many traditions and treats, and one of the most beloved is the Hot Cross Bun. Audio
