Under the gaze of the Israeli army, one man is building an extraordinary hotel.

Humanitarian help has become a huge industry, buffering corrupt regimes and perpetuating war, claims the author of a new book.

Dave Moriarty, an RNZAF pilot who won the Conspicuous Gallantry Medal for bravery over Normandy in 1944, passed away on Anzac Day.

Increases in terror attacks in Pakistan and Afghanistan triggered a spike in the number of civilians killed or wounded there last year.

Another Anzac Day remembered (this is the 95th anniversary) and another clutch of books with military themes have appeared...

Corporal Apiata, who had been serving with the SAS in Afghanistan, touched down at Auckland International Airport at 5.15am yesterday.

"It's a strange feeling walking along the beach and knowing Dad walked along it 95 years ago..."

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

When the Last Post sounds on Sunday, a group of Sacred Heart College boys will be transported back to France where they stood at the graves of past students who gave their lives for their country.

Eddy Marr left his teeth behind in his packing for Gallipoli.

Peace activists have been accused of "trading off" the famous red poppy brand.