In an Anzac Day special, we talk to Betty Morris, who at 18 volunteered to go to Italy in the 2nd NZ Expeditionary Force.

A small bronze crucifix welded from World War I rifle bullet cartridges stands as a testament to one man's bravery and selflessness.

War veterans and volunteers collecting money in Queenstown for Poppy Day have been verbally abused by people who believe the poppies are made in China.

"We will remember them." In every RSA, Ode to the Fallen by Laurence Binyon is recited to remember fallen servicepersons every Friday at 6pm. They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them.

This Anzac Day there are a host of events planned to commemorate and educate yourselves and the little ones about our wartime past, writes Diana Clement.

A field of thousands of Anzac poppies has been planted on Auckland's waterfront to boost awareness of Poppy Day.

Kiwi filmmaker Gaylene Preston has completed a specially commissioned short film to honour the 24 Battalion for Anzac Day.