Watch highlights from the Auckland War Memorial Museum as thousands gathered to commemorate New Zealand's "contribution to freedom". courtesy Maori Television

At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.

Married for just a month, he couldn't wait to enlist.

The daughter of a World War I veteran is distraught after her father's medals were lost by a courier company.

Kiwis commemorate April 25 as one today, from the child learning about war history, to the veterans who saw fighting at close quarters

Youth representatives and children of Gallipoli veterans will receive 100 special passes to Gallipoli Centenary celebrations next year.

Click here for a full list of Anzac Day services around New Zealand.

People paying their respects at Anzac Day dawn services can expect low cloud and rain in some parts of the country.

Bad weather didn't stop hundreds from attending the national Anzac Day commemorative service in central Wellington. Some perched in trees to watch the ceremony at the National War Memorial and hear tributes paid to fallen soldiers as dignitaries, ambassadors and officials sheltered under their programmes from pounding rain and gusty winds. Governor-General Lieutenant General Sir Jerry Mateparae, Prime Minister John Key, Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown and Labour MP Iain Lees-Galloway were among those to attend. They, along with foreign dignitaries and officials laid wreaths at the memorial. Sir Jerry said New Zealanders had served beside Australian allies for 98 years.

Services are being held across the country to remember those who have served us. Click here for more details.

Danielle Wright details some of the best Anzac parades and services in Auckland for families.

New Zealand recognises the soldiers that died at Gallipoli as Anzac Day is celebrated around the country.

Thousands of Aucklanders yesterday marched on to Queens Wharf to mark the opening of the Red Gates on Anzac Day.

Two war veterans are in a critical condition and six others are in hospital after a military truck accelerated out of control.

Anzac Day commemorations have been hit by tragedy following this morning's fatal Air Force crash.

Photos of the commemorations from around the world

Veterans in Gallipoli for the 95th Anniversary of the landings on Anzac Day had their first look at the battleground sites yesterday.