All war veterans would be eligible for a veteran's pension under a Labour government, leader David Cunliffe said yesterday.

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

The sounds and sights of New Zealand at war are being brought to life this week at the Auckland War Memorial Museum.

They helped fight off the Imperial Japanese Navy at Guadalcanal and half a century later kept the peace in East Timor. They were also NZ's first search and rescue helicopters.

George Ward was a tank gunner in Italy in WWII. The Anzac veteran, who still lives in the house he built in Henderson after the war, raised three daughters alone after his wife died of cancer. He turned 99 last Saturday.

With a generous smile and glinting eyes, Dipak Ghale speaks passionately and softly about the importance of family.

In the closing minutes of this stirring story of 14 New Zealanders sent to the front in World War I, the main character, explained for the umpteenth time that he was not a soldier.

When Paul Southwick embarked on a lengthy search for his father's World War II acquaintances, the best he hoped for was a few words of remembrance, maybe a photo.

North Islanders can look forward to more settled weather for their short working week, but may want to keep their raincoats handy for Anzac weekend.

In 1942, at the age of 49, World War One hero Ormond Burton went on trial in the Supreme Court at Wellington.

The naming of the Kiwis side for the upcoming Anzac test looms as one of the most important in recent times.

This year, Anzac Day closely follows Easter, the most sacredly held period for Christians. One of these narratives is deeply embedded in fact, the other, myth, writes Sam Clements.

Two top military officers will be among volunteers collecting donations from the public for today's Poppy Day appeal.

Gallipoli means more to New Zealanders than words can convey. But when the names of Mary and Doug Hill were drawn from the ballot this week for places at the 100th Anzac Day, the moment was especially poignant.

Downing St has intervened to quell the the latest row over WWI centenary commemorations amid claims the role of Australian and NZ troops is being ignored.

British officials are defending their plans for commemorations of World War I amid fears recognition of New Zealand's role could fall victim to an "Anzac whitewash".

There are fears recognition of NZ's role in WWI in British commemorations this year could fall victim to an 'Anzac whitewash' driven by domestic politics.

The sole survivor of the Anzac Day helicopter crash has been allowed to lay health and safety charges against the Defence Force.

The sole survivor of the Anzac Day 2010 military helicopter crash today launched his court bid to seek criminal prosecutions for his air force superiors.

The Government says up to 2000 places will be open to New Zealanders to attend Anzac Day at Gallipoli for the 100th anniversary in 2015.

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.

An Anzac Day poppy posted on social media has been criticised by the RSA after it was branded with a skincare company's logo.

New Zealanders young and old remembered those fallen in battle at Anzac services around the world.

Bad weather didn't stop hundreds from attending the national Anzac Day commemorative service in central Wellington today.