Chunuk Bair
Recollections of the fighting at Chunuk Bair
A report with actuality of New Zealand war-related events during August 1915. Recollections of the fighting at Chunuk Bair from Corporal Cyril Bassett of Auckland, a signaller, who was the first New… Audio
Chunuk Bair fallen remembered at Gallipoli
The nearly 900 New Zealanders who lost their lives in the Battle of Chunuk Bair have been remembered in a centennial service at the Gallipoli site.
Chunuk Bair: Soldiers on both sides honoured
Hundreds of people gathered in Wellington this afternoon to remember those who lost their lives at the Battle for Chunuk Bair - on both sides of the conflict.
Michael Stewart
Music Director of the Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul previews concert marking the 100th Anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair. Audio
100th Anniversary of Chunuk Bair being commemorated
Chunuk Bair - the name conjures up great heroism, success and ultimate defeat on the battlefield that was Gallipoli. Audio
William Malone biographer Jock Vennell
This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of the battle at Chunuk Bair, and perhaps the best known New Zealander to serve at Gallipoli, and fall during that campaign, is Lieutenant Colonel William… Audio
A century since Chunuk Bair
Soprano Madeleine Pierard sings this weekend along with The Choir of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Chunuk Bair, fought at Gallipoli in the First… Audio
Memories of Chunuk Bair
A report with actuality of New Zealand war-related events during August 1915, including memories of Chunuk Bair and comments from Cyril Basset who won the VC at that battle. Narrator Jim Sullivan. Audio
Southern theatre and Chunuk Bair
South Island theatre director of a new production of Once on Chunuk Bair by Maurice Shadbolt, which is being staged at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch, to coincide with the 100-year anniversary… Audio
Glory in their Eyes
For many New Zealanders, Gallipoli was to be the biggest adventure of their lives. To them fighting for King and Country was a calling and an honour, fresh-faced young men with glory in their eyes set… Audio, Gallery
Making Sense of Carnage
In 1915 the British and French allies wanted to seize the Dardanelle Straits to allow their navies to get to Constantinople and defeat the Turks. Their attempt was a disaster. Audio
Christopher Pugsley on military history
Military historian Christopher Pugsley talks with John McCrystal about his career, the business of writing about the First World War, and it contemporary resonances. Audio