The War To End All Wars
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The myths and mythology of the Anzac Biscuit
Butter, golden syrup and coconut are key ingredients of the quintessential Anzac biscuit - but also key to debunking some of the myths surrounding its origin. Audio
Anzac tribute to Māori and NZers: 'It's very moving to finally see it standing'
A memorial carving has been installed on the grounds of a battlefield near Passchendaele in tribute to the thousands of New Zealanders who were killed during World War I.
Three Minutes Max: Heather Roy
Heather Roy is upset about the changes to the way ANZAC commemorations are being held in the wake of the Christchurch mosque shootings. Audio
Some Auckland ANZAC services cancelled in wake of mosque attacks
Two thirds of Auckland's Anzac Day commemorative events have been ditched this year because of security concerns in the wake of the Christchurch mosque attacks. RSA National President BJ Clark spoke… Audio
Communities to decide whether to consolidate Anzac Day services - RSA
It will be up to communities whether they choose to reduce Anzac Day services for security reasons, the RSA says.
RSA cancels plans to include Muslim prayer in ANZAC service
Titahi Bay RSA has cancelled plans to include a Muslim prayer at the end of its ANZAC service, after it received backlash from ex-servicemen and people online, including violent threats. Audio
The Unthanks and Songs of World War 1
British folksters The Unthanks have released an EP of songs setting texts by poets from the time of World War 1. William Dart listens to these and other songs inspired by The Great War. Video, Audio
Mediawatch Midweek 14 November
Mediawatch Midweek is our weekly catch-up with Lately. This week Jeremy chats to Karyn about five years of First World War commemoration coverage and asks why some critical stories barely rated a… Video, Audio
An extraordinary body of work for children - Robyn Belton
Illustrator Robyn Belton last week was the recipient of the Excellence Award at the inaugural Ignition Children's Book Festival in Dunedin. She picked up the award for her extraordinary body of work… Audio, Gallery
Big noise planned to mark WW1 Armistice
A cacophony of sound across the country on the weekend will break the two-minute silence of remembrance marking the centenary of the Armistice that brought an end to World War I.
'Hostilities will cease' – New Zealanders remember the end of World War I
At 11am this Sunday people around the world will mark 100 years since the end of World War I, with a two-minute silence to acknowledge the immense loss and hardship endured throughout the war. Audio, Gallery
Le Quesnoy centenary commemorations
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney reports from Le Quesnoy on the emotional centenary commemorations held in the northern French town saved by Kiwi soldiers near the end of World War One, with the… Audio
WWI's health impacts felt for generations
We're just starting to really understand the toll World War 1 had on the health of New Zealanders. Veterans kept dying after D-Day, from war wounds, psychological trauma, and other illnesses… Audio
Ngā Taonga: WW1 armistice centenary
Next month there will be celebrations worldwide to mark the centenary of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. There are plenty of recordings of memories of this period. Audio, Gallery
Ross HARRIS: Brass Poppies
Brass Poppies is a chamber opera from the productive partnership between composer Ross Harris and librettist Vincent O'Sullivan. It focuses on the disastrous Gallipoli campaign and the fate of the… Video, 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.
