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Anzac Massacre: the story of Surafend (part 3)
"As morning dawned we stood and watched / That devastated scene / Where but a single yesterday / Had flourished Surafeen." In the final episode of a three-part series, RNZ's Black Sheep investigates… Audio
Anzac Massacre: the story of Surafend (part 2)
"They went out to this village, and they went through it with the bayonet.” In the second of a three-part series, RNZ's Black Sheep investigates the Surafend massacre of December 1918 Audio
Anzac Massacre: the story of Surafend (part 1)
“There was a time when I was proud of you men of the Anzac Mounted Division. I am proud of you no longer.” In the first of a three-part series, RNZ's Black Sheep investigates the Surafend massacre. Audio
Niue remembers its forgotten soldiers
ANZAC - Niue remembers the 150 soldiers who were enlisted in WWI Audio
Blue Smoke: New Zealand music during wartime
In this special Anzac Day episode of Blue Smoke, Chris Bourke explores New Zealand music during wartime, from the First World War to the Korean War, uncovering overlooked gems and forgotten songs… Video, Audio
RSA clubs need to 'reorient', make veterans the priority - chairperson
Martyn Dunne says many RSAs are "highly successful" but have not been looking after the veterans. Audio
Anzac Day: How to mark the day in your town
At dawn on 25 April, Kiwis will gather at their local war memorial to commemorate the day, participating in various civic ceremonies, wreath-laying, and community events to pay respects.
What to do, and not do, at an Anzac Day Dawn Service
Not sure what to do at the Dawn Service? We answer all the questions you were too embarrassed to ask.
Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day?
On April 25 each year, New Zealanders at home and around the world mark Anzac Day. Do you know why?
The Week in Detail: Live exports, trouble in Gore
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Around the motu : Peter de Graaf in Northland
Peter talks to Kathryn about on the three separate investigations underway into the collision and sinking on the 79-year-old Waitere, popularly known as the Blue Ferry, which left the skipper… Audio
Pacific soldiers past and present honoured on Anzac Day
Pacific soldiers both past and present honoured in this year's Anzac Day. Audio
Ambassador Omur Unsay on Turkey's 100th birthday
Earlier this morning Turkey's ambassador to New Zealand Omur Unsay attended the dawn service here at the National War Memorial. Her country's story of resistance as they defeated Allied forces at… Audio
Anzac Day: Stories of war, loss, peace and discovery
Very few WWII veterans remain, but Auckland War Memorial Museum says if anything, there's been a surge of interest in looking at our wartime history. Audio
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Reflections on Gallipoli
Stories and studies of war – a collection of interviews exploring the Gallipoli story from a variety of perspectives.
A century since Chunuk Bair
Marking the 100th anniversary of the battle at Chunuk Bair.
The conscientious objectors
Opposition to compulsory military training and conscription in New Zealand history.
Farthest Flung, Holding Tight
New Zealand, Empire and the Threat of War 1913-1914
Glory in their eyes
For many New Zealanders, Gallipoli was to be the biggest adventure of their lives. One that would cost many of them their lives.
World War One: Up Close and Personal
Events of 100 years ago are brought to vivid life by sound.
An Outbreak of War Commemorations
What is actually being commemorated in the ceremonies to mark WWI and are memories merging with myth.
The War Poets
A panel discussion about the poetry of the First World War.
Dispatches from The Front
Literary commentators Kate Camp, Harry Ricketts, Jane Stafford and Kate Hunter look at literature from the front lines.
WWI Book Club - Contemporary books
A panel discussion about contemporary literature dealing with the First World War.
Spectrum at War
First World War treasures from deep in the archives of Spectrum.
Farewell Zealandia
A musical record of people’s hopes and fears, sense of duty, loss and remembrance.
Archival audio supplied by Nga Taonga Sound and Vision.
