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Anzac Day 2018

DunedinApril 26

The story of a unique WW1 soldier

Racism was rife in New Zealand in the 1900d, and Chinese were among those targetted. Ron Palenski discovers the story of a Dunedin man who became the only Chinese soldier in the New Zealand Expeditionary Force to be commissioned. 
The story of a unique WW1 soldier
The story of a unique WW1 soldier
South OtagoApril 25

Looking back on service with pride, but also sadness

Four returned Milton serviceman Bill Sinclair, Anzac Day arrives each year with a mix of pride and sadness.
Looking back on service with pride, but also sadness
Looking back on service with pride, but also sadness
North OtagoApril 25

Pupils made crosses to honour the fallen

In the lead-up to each Anzac Day, Maheno School, south of Oamaru, likes to do something special to honour the memory of those from the area who never came home from World War 1.
Pupils made crosses to honour the fallen
Pupils made crosses to honour the fallen
DunedinApril 25

WW2 experience recalled

Allan Hagan was born just seven months before the end of the ``war to end all wars'' - World War 1.
WW2 experience recalled
WW2 experience recalled
DunedinApril 25

Daughter pieced together father's WW1 experience

Dorothy Knudson still kicks herself today for not asking her father more about his time during World War 1.
Daughter pieced together father's WW1 experience
Daughter pieced together father's WW1 experience
QueenstownApril 25

Armoured car driver recalls comrades

A remarkably youthful-looking 97-year-old stood among the throng at Queenstown's dawn service yesterday.
Armoured car driver recalls comrades
Armoured car driver recalls comrades
DunedinApril 25

Action in defence of fledgling state

"I was straight out of school and looking for adventure - and I got it by the bucket load.''
Action in defence of fledgling state
Action in defence of fledgling state
DunedinApril 25

Australians made to feel at home

Two Australian veterans who marched at yesterday’s dawn service at the Dunedin Cenotaph served as a reminder of the transtasman bond which underpins Anzac Day.
Australians made to feel at home
Australians made to feel at home
Central OtagoApril 25

Three brothers among 17 honoured in poppy drop

A family heirloom plane has honoured an unfathomable loss in a war that both liberated and stole generations.
Three brothers among 17 honoured in poppy drop
Three brothers among 17 honoured in poppy drop
DunedinApril 25

Ceremony honours those who work for peace

The Northeasterly Choir (above) sings at the National Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies' Anzac Day peace ceremony in Dunedin as (at left) Marta Guerra, of Dunedin, and Isla Verdonk-Brough (10), of Rotorua, look on yesterday.
NewsApril 25

Thousands pay their respects

Crowds turned out around Otago yesterday for parades and services to honour those who served in New Zealand’s armed forces. Our reporters were there.
Thousands pay their respects
Thousands pay their respects
NationalApril 24

Kiwis escape burning bus at Gallipoli

A bus load of Australian and New Zealand tourists have had a terrifying journey to Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli after their bus caught fire.
Kiwis escape burning bus at Gallipoli
Kiwis escape burning bus at Gallipoli
NationalApril 24

Kiwis flock to Anzac services around NZ

This morning thousands have commemorated 103 years since the landing at Gallipoli of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps troops at dawn services around the country.
Kiwis flock to Anzac services around NZ
Kiwis flock to Anzac services around NZ
QueenstownApril 24

Queenstown RSA president 'very, very proud'

Queenstown RSA president Lyall McGregor told hundreds gathered for the dawn service he was "very, very proud" of the support shown.
Queenstown RSA president 'very, very proud'
Queenstown RSA president 'very, very proud'
NewsApril 24

Otago remembers Anzac fallen

Anzac Day services have been well attended throughout the Otago region.
Otago remembers Anzac fallen
Otago remembers Anzac fallen
North OtagoApril 24

Gallipoli war story comes full circle

The granddaughter of an Australian soldier wounded at Gallipoli will speak at the Anzac Day service in the town with the same name as the ship that transported him to safety.
Gallipoli war story comes full circle
Gallipoli war story comes full circle
DunedinApril 24

Full crew makes short work of posies

The atmosphere was upbeat in Dunedin yesterday morning as thousands of Anzac Day posies were created from rosemary and red paper.
Full crew makes short work of posies
Full crew makes short work of posies
South OtagoApril 23

Crosses honour WW2 fallen

Crafting a series of crosses to help commemorate local World War 2 soldiers has been ``an honour'', a Balclutha service club says.
Crosses honour WW2 fallen
Crosses honour WW2 fallen
DunedinApril 23

Extra Dunedin service on Anzac Day

A brief service in memory of New Zealand Railways employees killed in wars will be a feature of Dunedin's Anzac Day commemorations tomorrow.
Extra Dunedin service on Anzac Day
Extra Dunedin service on Anzac Day
DunedinApril 23

Greek action changed lives forever

The ripples from the bombing of the Greek yacht Hellas on April 24, 1941, reached all the way to South Otago. Mike Houlahan looks back at the sinking and how it tore apart a  local family.
Greek action changed lives forever
Greek action changed lives forever
DunedinApril 23

Red to mark Anzac Day at museum

Toitu Otago Settlers Museum's exterior lighting has been turned to red to mark Anzac Day.
Red to mark Anzac Day at museum
Red to mark Anzac Day at museum
DunedinApril 16

Fourth WW1 exhibition on at museum

Letters written on a portable typewriter brought scores of Dunedin families the devastating news that their soldier loved ones had died in 1918, the final year of World War 1.
Fourth WW1 exhibition on at museum
Fourth WW1 exhibition on at museum
DunedinApril 10

War memorials spruced up

The Mosgiel War Memorial near Gordon Rd has been given a spruce-up ahead of Anzac Day commemorations.
War memorials spruced up
War memorials spruced up