WW1

Wallace hosts a panel to explore the experiences of indigenous and Pacific soldiers in the First World War: how and why they got involved in the war; their experience of conflict overseas, and; how… Audio, Gallery

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

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

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

Extracts from Cecil Malthus's book Anzac a Retrospect and Padre Henry Blamires describes losing weight while on Gallipoli and another veteran describes the lack of gambling on Gallipoli. A report… Audio

A lucky guy whose job is also his hobby, Gavin McLean is a senior historian for the Ministry for Culture and Heritage. He talks about New Zealand's hospital ships in the First World War. Audio, Gallery

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

Jim Sullivan reads extracts from the Bank of New Zealand 1915 annual report which announces the employment of women cashiers to replace men joining the army and an editorial from the Otago Daily Times… Audio

A report with actuality of New Zealand war-related events during July 1915, including recruiting and a letter from the front from Colonel Malone. Audio

"What did you do in the War Gran?" That's a question researcher Professor Kay Morris Matthews from the Eastern Institute of Technology wants more people to ask. She's tracked down the stories of 64… Audio

During June 1915 New Zealanders would have one of their worst months of the early part of the war with over 400 men killed in action and more than 600 wounded; August and September would bring similar… Audio

The New Zealand Army Band provides the soundtrack to most of 'Salute': the Royal New Zealand Ballet's memorial to the First World War. Eva speaks to their music director Graham Hickman. Audio

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

Dunedin novelist, biographer, playwright, short story writer, and New Zealand Poet Laureate, whose new collection, Being Here: Selected Poems, covers the range of his poetry from 1973 to new work… Audio

She was a young New Zealander driving a big old ambulance during World War One in Britain. Deborah Taylor was one only a few colonials doing that job, and a woman who was prepared to get her hands… 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

Peter reviews Monday's Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra concert, featuring works by five New Zealand composers. 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