New Zealand
Thousands of Northlanders brave the chill to commemorate Anzac Day
Dawn ceremonies are taking place around the region today.
Latest from Returned Services Association
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Beloved great-uncle's war history chronicled by RSA
Julie Stubbs contacted the RSA to find out about her great-uncle's wartime history.
Editorial: The treatment of our military veterans is a disgrace and must be urgently addressed
EDITORIAL: We must look after our old soldiers.
Revealed: Govt restricts access to veteran VIP scheme
Veterans' Affairs is reducing access to its Veterans Independence Programme.
Napier RSA could leave national body amid 'disharmony' claim
'For a large part of 2023 there has been disharmony between RNZRSA and Napier RSA.'
'Ugliest thing in the world': Anti-aircraft gun at RSA village cops flak from residents
'I can’t see how it can be a fitting memorial given those who have died because of it.'
Nuclear testing medals handed out to four veterans
New Zealand sent two naval frigates for Operation Grapple in 1957.
New look bar and restaurant for The Club Katikati
New venture is part of changes for The Club — previously Katikati RSA and Citizens Club
‘We were bleeding money’: Howick RSA may lose clubrooms after $4-6m sale
The $4-6m sale is the second RSA in weeks that has been bought for redevelopment.
Liberation Museum in French town honours Kiwi soldiers who freed the town using ladders
French museum honours the Kiwis who liberated a town using ladders.
Last surviving veteran of HMNZS Achilles dies at 102
War veteran Gratton Lyng has been farewelled.
Local RSAs told they exist for veterans - not cheap booze and food
New RSA leadership is investigating local clubs' finances and welfare support.
Anzac Day services draw big crowds in Tauranga
'Magnificent': 94-year-old WWII veteran Don Wilson's verdict on the dawn service.
Flood-impacted Rissington holds Anzac service amid silt and debris
The community has 'had it pretty rough' but knows the importance of remembering Anzac Day.
Veterans talk about their service and why Anzac Day is celebrated
ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand.
Where to commemorate Anzac Day in Northland
There are services right around the region - here's a guide to where and when.
Rob Rattenbury: Lest we forget
Rob Rattenbury pays tribute to those who serve so we can live in freedom.
ANZAC Day: Digital donation options for Poppy Day
People can donate in person with cash or through the RSA's digital channels.
'Supporting them as much as we can': Mount RSA donates $18k to cyclone relief
Earlier this month, Red Cross granted $1 million to the Hawke's Bay Disaster Relief Trust.
Anzac Day: Poppy Day Appeal a chance for Northlanders to show respect
People across NZ will wear poppies to commemorate all those who have died in wars.
Sir Buck Shelford: Veterans of smaller wars need more recognition
RSA calls for extra day to recognise all war veterans, one week out from Anzac Day.
Sir Wayne 'Buck' Shelford elected president of RSA
Shelford served with the NZDF in the 1970s and 80s before pulling on the black jersey.
Queen Elizabeth death: New Zealand RSA president to attend Queen's funeral
The Queen has been the Patron of the RNZRSA since 1952.
Controversy surrounds multi-million Point Chevalier RSA sale to Foodstuffs
A former president and members allege a forced sale vote and missing financial records.
'Anzac veteran' supporting anti-mandate protesters never served
Vernon Ballance of Whanganui donned a replica uniform.
'A nano-second': Elderly driver sentenced after motorcyclist killed
Shane Harnett died in the crash on the intersection of Marsden Point Rd and SH1.
Stolen family heirloom returned to owners nearly 40 years later
In June 1983 a small engraved tin was stolen and never seen again until now.
Local Focus: Rissington stumps up for Anzacs
A landmark Hastings tree becomes a striking Anzac sculpture of two back-to-back soldiers.
Editorial: Anzac Day dawns anew
EDITORIAL: We're not locked down, but Anzac Day commemorations this year will be muted.
'Particularly disrespectful': Vandals tag Taradale cenotaph ahead of Anzac Day
The war memorial at the clock tower was vandalised during Easter weekend.