War

Memories of landing at Gallipoli and the early fighting from "Bob" and Bill and Laurie Smith. A newspaper report from 3 May naming just three New Zealand casualties. The real number would be known as… Audio

There were more than 15 thousand Indians fighting at Gallipoli but their part in the campaign is often forgotten. Military historian Rana Chhina says Indian infantry and artillery were vital to the… Audio

NZ Increased taxes and national debt to pay for the war effort. The track also includes official advice on how to attract civilians into the forces by representing service as a career opportunity… Audio

Two artists share their stories of the personal connections and memories they have of their homes through the exhibition Something felt, something shared. What are the connections and relationships… Audio

The Labour Party says a newly released Cabinet paper reveals how weak the case is to send troops to Iraq. Audio

Ponytail pulling playful, says Key, but others condemn it, Analysis from our political editor, Police admit major failings in Livingstone shooting, Canterbury Landlords taking advantange of housing… Audio

Solary Ha came to NZ as a baby from a Cambodian refugee camp on the border of Thailand. She's now a successful HR Adviser, but wants to give back by taking part in a Red Cross fundraiser, a 270km… Audio

Jim Warner recalls the enthusiasm for joining up in early 1915 and the lack of knowledge among young men of what was actually happening overseas. A New Zealand soldier's poem about the flies. Story of… Audio

Director of Wellington theatre company The Bacchanals, discussing Shakespeare's last history play, Henry V. Audio

Retired Lieutenant Colonel and military historian, who is lead advisor for the exhibition, Gallipoli: the Scale of Our War at Te Papa Tongarewa. Audio

The wife of the Governor General urging woman to knit two pairs of socks for each serving man and the Wellington Chamber of Commerce refused to use pencils made in Bavaria by Johann Faber. General… Audio

A New Zealand family recalls a long-dead uncle, killed at Gallipoli. Audio

Extracts from diary of Lt Spencer Westmacott on preparing to leave Egypt and the number of troops with VD. Comments on leaving the locals in Cairo. From April 25, 1915 'The most glorious day of my… Audio

Executive producer and presenter of the documentary, Anzac: Tides of Blood, which explores his family's experience with war and the legacy of Anzac on both sides of the Tasman, which will premiere on… Audio

Stories of German atrocities were staple fare for the New Zealand Newspapers: Baby-Killing Again. Taubes Make War. Extracts from a recruiting handbook issued to New Zealand recruiters and historian… Audio

War historian, Prof Glyn Harper, has written a childrens book about Gallipoli - using the character of Anzac the Donkey to portray the realities of war in a way children can relate to. Audio

In 1915 there was no New Zealand navy, but many New Zealanders were serving on HMS New Zealand, a ship we'd offered to pay for. It was launched in 1911 before making a tour of the Empire, including… Audio

Michael Williams is a Waikato-based composer who has been working on writing Letters From The Front, which is his first symphony. He matches letters from the First World War with musical movements and… Audio

The War Play Writer and director of The War Play at Dunedin's Fortune Theatre. Audio