Cyril Bassett

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

One of New Zealand's epic stands was at Chunuk Bair, one of the three high points on the Sari Bair range. Audio

The Anzacs were never meant to land at what became known as Anzac Cove, with its steep hinterland of rough gullies. Audio

In early November 1914 the war still seemed far away. Extract from Bay of Plenty Times in which news was dominated by the battles between British and German troops in Northern Europe. But on 19th… Audio