WW1
Names of NZ's WWI conscientious objectors commemorated
In an online first, the names of New Zealand's WWI conscientious objectors have been compiled and made available to the public. Audio
Terence Davies: quiet passion and sunset song
Kim Hill talks to Terence Davies, acclaimed screenwriter and film director, who is a guest at the 2016 New Zealand International Film Festival, presenting screenings of his two latest films, Sunset… Audio
NZ troops in Bastille Day parade in Paris
New Zealand troops have taken part in the Bastille Day parade in Paris, led by Māori soldiers.
The Songs and Story of a Lost Composer
The opening day of the Battle of the Somme offensive, 1 July 1916, was the worst day in British military history: 20,000 men were killed and another 40,000 wounded. One of those was a talented young… Audio
Telling the story of a Gallipoli artist
A book is to be published on the life of Gallipoli artist Horace Moore-Jones, best known for 'The Man With The Donkey'.
NZ's fallen remembered around world
New Zealanders have gathered all over the world - from Turkey and France to Jakarta and Iraq - to remember those who served overseas.
Taranaki Wars history left to rot
A dilapidated sign in an overgrown section on the outskirts of Waitara is the only hint to the significance of Te Kohia pā.
War stories inspire speech winner
A Marlborough student's interpretation of one woman's war story was the winning ingredient in a national speech competition.
Freddy Declerck: helping Passchendaele pilgrims
Charlotte Graham interviews an expert on the New Zealand Division's involvement on the battlefields of Flanders, who was Chairman of the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917, President of the… Audio
Southland community leader wins 2016 Anzac Award
A former midwife who has lived in Mataura for 33 years has received the 2016 Anzac Award for "ordinary people doing extraordinary things". Audio
'Gunfire' breakfast bill passed by Parliament
A bill allowing the Returned and Services Association to serve a tot of rum during Anzac Day breakfast has been passed by Parliament.
Measuring the ANZACs
New Zealand's First World War history texts about Gallipoli will have to be rewritten - we now know that there were twice as many soldiers there than we believed. It reminds us that despite all the… Audio
Governor General Sir Jerry Mataparae
Dame Patsy Reddy will take over from Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae as Governor General in August. With 5 months left to run on his tenure Sir Jerry Mataparae shares some highlights of his time… Audio, Gallery
Early WWI Memorial re-dedicated in Kaitaia
One of the country's earliest war memorials has been re-dedicated in Kaitaia today - 100 years after it was first unveiled.
Notebooks lead to major Gallipoli discovery
New research shows the number of New Zealanders who served in Gallipoli is almost double than the official figures reported for close to a century. Audio
Research doubles the number of NZ soldiers at Gallipoli
New research has officially doubled the number of New Zealanders who fought at Gallipoli. Audio
Anna Mackenzie:WW1 Voices
A brief stint in Belgium lead NZ writer Anna Mackenzie to research World War I. Looking into her own families experience she was able to find a story she believed needed to be told. Bringing letters… Audio
Chinese Anzacs recognised at special ceremony at Pukeahu
Chinese New Zealanders who fought in places like Gallipoli during the First World War were recognised last night during a special commemoration and book launch at Wellington's Pukehau National War… Audio
Rachel Hyde
Premiering last night at New Zealand Festival was John Psathas' epic work No Man's Land, a symphony with pictures featuring musicians from the many countries who fought in the First World War. Rachel… Audio
Ross Harris and Vincent O'Sullivan
Brass Poppies is a chamber opera from the productive relationship of composer Ross Harris and librettist Vincent O'Sullivan. It focuses on the disastrous Gallipoli campaign and the fate of the… Audio
