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![Napier RSA could leave national body amid 'disharmony' claim](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Napier RSA could leave national body amid 'disharmony' claim
'For a large part of 2023 there has been disharmony between RNZRSA and Napier RSA.'
!['Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents
'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'
![Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
![New look bar and restaurant for The Club Katikati](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New look bar and restaurant for The Club Katikati
New venture is part of changes for The Club — previously Katikati RSA and Citizens Club
![‘We were bleeding money’: Howick RSA may lose clubrooms after $4-6m sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
‘We were bleeding money’: Howick RSA may lose clubrooms after $4-6m sale
The $4-6m sale is the second RSA in weeks that has been bought for redevelopment.
![Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders
French museum honours the Kiwis who liberated a town using ladders.
![Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102
War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.
![Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
![Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.
![Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
![Rob Rattenbury: Lest we forget](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rob Rattenbury: Lest we forget
Rob Rattenbury pays tribute to those who serve so we can live in freedom.
![ANZAC Day: Digital donation options for Poppy Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
ANZAC Day: Digital donation options for Poppy Day
People can donate in person with cash or through the RSA's digital channels.
!['Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
![Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
![Sir Buck Shelford: Veterans of smaller wars need more recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sir Buck Shelford: Veterans of smaller wars need more recognition
RSA calls for extra day to recognise all war veterans, one week out from Anzac Day.
![Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford elected president of RSA](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford elected president of RSA
Shelford served with the NZDF in the 1970s and 80s before pulling on the black jersey.
![Queen Elizabeth death: New Zealand RSA president to attend Queen's funeral](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Queen Elizabeth death: New Zealand RSA president to attend Queen's funeral
The Queen has been the Patron of the RNZRSA since 1952.
![Controversy surrounds multi-million Point Chevalier RSA sale to Foodstuffs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Controversy surrounds multi-million Point Chevalier RSA sale to Foodstuffs
A former president and members allege a forced sale vote and missing financial records.
!['Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
!['A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
![Stolen family heirloom returned to owners nearly 40 years later](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Stolen family heirloom returned to owners nearly 40 years later
In June 1983 a small engraved tin was stolen and never seen again until now.