Live service of the National Commemorative Service brings together dignitaries, international representatives and community members for a powerful tribute to the enduring Anzac spirit.
New Zealand
Fri, Apr 25
Thousands of Kiwis have gathered at dawn services and commemoration parades across the country today to mark the 110th anniversary of the Anzac landings in Gallipoli.
As the sun rises over the capital, veterans, defence personnel, and members of the public gather in solemn reflection, accompanied by music, karakia and ceremonial tributes.
International sporting success, locals rallying to save whales and the ANZAC spirit were just some of the stories that filled us with pride this year.
Te Ao Māori
December 29, 2024
The NZ Defence Force recently briefed the Government about issues with ageing equipment, a reduced workforce and a loss of experience.
Politics
April 26, 2024
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters spoke in Gallipoli to commemorate Anzac Day.
April 25, 2024
Video shows the car being moved by many hands after it was left parked directly in front of the seats for veterans.
National commemoration gathering in Wellington called off due to high winds.
One ex-serviceman at the Auckland War Memorial Museum told 1News: "I'm standing here because lots of people aren't."
Dame Cindy Kiro spoke at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington this morning.
Lost luggage earlier in the week caused concern for New Zealand's participation in the Anzac Day dawn service.
Victor Spencer was sentenced to death under orders of the British government after abandoning his unit twice, a fate some say was unwarranted and avoidable.
April 24, 2024
Dubai suffered severe flooding last week – and amid the chaos, New Zealand Defence Force bags were waylaid.
No. 42 Squadron was deployed to Somalia as civil war rolled on and the UN tried to intervene.
April 23, 2024
Anzac Day commemorations took an unexpected turn for two Auckland police officers.
May 5, 2023
The prince, surrounded by security, joined a contingent of Kiwis and Aussies to law a wreath at the London dawn service ceremony.
World
April 25, 2023
Māori Pioneer Battalion's efforts to help dig 19 kilometres of tunnels in north-east France have been remembered by a delegation from the city of Arras.
Sir Bom Gillies travelled from Rotorua to Waitangi so that he could present the organisers and nation with the flag of his old unit.
A crowd of over 1500 gathered to remember those who served and died along the coast in 1915.
Lieutenant Colonel Frederick Baker, known as Fred, was a commanding officer in the 28th Māori Battalion, which served in WWII.
Entertainment
New Zealand's fallen soldier in Ukraine will be remembered for his service within the NZDF, the Veterans' Affairs Minister says.
Several dawn services have taken place around the motu this morning to commemorate Anzac Day.
Footage shows people watching on in awe, including Deputy Prime Minister Carmel Sepuloni.
The weather for Anzac Day was looking relatively settled and temperatures should warm up into the mid-high teens.
The red poppy's wartime symbolism is a long and fascinating intersection of biology and history.
