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.

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

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

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

Australians have proved the Anzac spirit is alive and well, with huge numbers attending dawn services across the country, as the centenary of Gallipoli nears.

Thousands marched through the gates of the Auckland Domain and to the cenotaph outside the city's museum today. The weather cleared for the Anzac Day dawn service where veterans were applauded and fallen soldiers were remembered.

Thousands of Australians will head to their local Returned and Services League club after Anzac Day commemorations today for a beer and a round of two-up.

A large crowd gathered in the corner of a wheat field yesterday to bury four British soldiers they never knew, who were killed in World War I nearly a century ago.

An 82-year-old Australian war veteran is devastated after thieves stole 13 medals from his home.

As time has passed, the esteem for those who fought and died overseas in the New Zealand uniform has increased.

Large crowds are expected at Anzac Day dawn services tomorrow, despite the chance of showers in the main centres.

The Governor-General has presented the prestigious Anzac of the Year Award to the youngest-ever recipients - two cousins who saved a man from drowning.

On Anzac Day people in this part of the world commemorate the cost of war, loved ones lost, families ripped apart and lives forever changed, writes Ulrike McCullagh.

Maryanne O'Donnell lost a son in Afghanistan. Now she worries for the future of the annual service that commemorates him and other victims of war - Anzac Day.

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

A 102-year-old who has not missed marching in an Anzac Day parade since returning from service nearly 70 years ago will be among those paying their respects.

The Hobsonville War Memorial Park reclines on the corner of Hobsonville and Ockleston Roads in Hobsonville.

Every year at this time comes the familiar barrage. The annual dusting off of the grainy footage and marching music for the Anzac Day docos, writes Russell Baillie.

Scars run deep for soldiers in the Battle of El Alamein, a bloody clash that was a turning point in the war.

Ex-Wallaby and best selling Australian author Peter FitzSimons believes there are few better symbols of the Anzac spirit than war heroine Nancy Wake, nicknamed the White Mouse by the Gestapo during World War II.

A clear majority of New Zealanders say that Anzac Day means more to them than Waitangi Day, according to a UMR Research poll.