War

By the end of May about 230 New Zealanders had lost their lives at Gallipoli and 40 or so men were reported missing. Memories of Bill East from Havelock and Russell Weir of the Wellington Regiment. An… Audio

The story of 'The Man with the Donkey'. Dick Henderson tells of his war time and post war experiences in a recording made in the 1950s. The 'good news' continues to be published alongside long… Audio

Journalist Jon Stephenson on the plight of the Iraqi city of Ramadi. Audio

Reports of New Zealanders killed in action in the operations about the Dardanelles. The country is full of sorrow and of sympathy for those who are stricken. Audio

Extracts from the diary of Corporal Christopher Musgrave on the work of New Zealanders at Gallipoli and newspaper reports from 10 May 1915 about New Zealand bayonet charges at Gallipoli and… Audio

Former British Army Brigadier, and Producer and Chief Executive of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, which is being brought to Wellington by the New Zealand Festival in February 2016. Audio

An unidentified veteran remembers the first weeks on Gallipoli, avoiding Turkish fire and taking two days to dig a two-foot trench. Newspaper stories tell of casualties. Audio

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