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'Learn from our ancestors': Teen's Anzac speech calls out Kiwis for divisiveness
A young Rotorua leader has delivered a powerful message during his Anzac Day speech.

Thousands gather at the Mount to remember the fallen
Thousands gathered at the Mount Cenotaph to remember our soldiers' sacrifices.

Anzac Day: Lost lives not the only ones remembered at dawn service
As the sun rose across the steamy Ohinemutu village, thousands in Rotorua remembered them.

Large crowd gathers for Whanganui's Anzac Day service
The service was 'magnificent', says RNZAF veteran.

Thousands gather in Anzac remembrance across Hawke's Bay
Solemn dawn service ceremonies took place in Napier and Hastings.

Thousands attend Anzac Day in Whangārei
Thousands attended th Anzac Day dawn service in Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special performance at Gallipoli
'It’s breathtaking how beautiful the place is, but a tragedy...what people went through.'

Warriors team up with Defence Force for tribute before Anzac NRL match
CEO: 'To be able to commemorate those who have served, fought and fallen is an honour.'

Anzac Day: How to mark the day in your town
Anzac Day is upon us again - here's where you can honour the fallen around NZ.

Anzac trip to Gallipoli: 'I already know I will be crying'
Emotional experience expected for a group headed to Turkey for Anzac commemorations.

Sir Buck on passing the Anzac baton to Bay tamariki
'That’s my whānau chanting to scare the enemy.'

NZ Navy chief on China: We can’t stand aside and say ‘nothing to see here’
Speaking at an Anzac service in Hawaii, Rear Admiral says NZ will defend freedom.

The Anzac speech written by ChatGPT, and what it means for modern warfare
Richard Short used artificial intelligence to make a point, and to urge caution.

‘Let us have peace’: Last survivor of 28th Māori Battalion appeals for end to wars
Sir 'Bom' Gillies wraps up Anzac Day by gifting a battle memorial flag to Treaty Grounds.

Royal family member’s touching tribute for Anzac Day
“Remembering Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice.”

Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.

Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.

Youth choir members assisted by paramedics at Anzac service
Day of rememberance pays tribute to the 30,000 Kiwis who have died in wars and conflicts.

Details revealed for Wētā's French WWI epic, building delays museum opening
$15 million museum Te Arawhata will open by the end of the year for Kiwi visitors.