New Zealand
Too many clubs but the ace is amalgamation
Clubs are closing but it's not an epidemic, says Clubs NZ chief executive Larry Graham.
Latest from Returned Services Association
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
August a black month for remembering
Memorial rides to remember Afghanistan war heroes killed during NZ's dark month of August
Cash-strapped RSA to sell valuable land
A cash-strapped RSA is selling off valuable land to developers to keep its doors open.
True love broken by war
New book tells of tragic love story broken by WWI on centenary of Battle of Messines
Sacked bar manager wins $12,400
A bar worker sacked after refusing the manager's husband alcohol has been awarded $12,400.
Support for harsher punishments on medal cheats
Defence minister Mark Mitchell backs tougher punishments for medal cheats.
SAS fake: I was 'stupid' to pose as soldier
The man photographed with a NZSAS beret and a rack of medals admits they're not his.
'Despicable' thieves steal RSA donations
Police say they are closing in on thieves who stole an Anzac Day collection box.
Vet attends last dawn parade in casket
Francis Toko's family wanted him to attend today's Anzac services even in death.
The changing faces of Anzac Day
Children to the fore as New Zealand remembers on Anzac Day
Police called to raucous RSA meeting
Three days before Anzac Day, members of the Gisborne RSA removed the entire executive.
NZ's smallest RSA opens at Eden Park
A tiny, sport-centric RSA is opening at stadium in a bid to win back young veterans.
Tank to lead Huntly parade
A restored M41 Walker Bulldog tank will lead the Huntly dawn parade for the first time.
Giant poppy on Sky Tower
A 13m projection of a poppy can be spotted on the Sky Tower from April 20-25.
How Poppy Day donations are spent
Appeal has paid for everything from medical treatment to creating new life.
Teams go to extremes in Poppy Day fundraiser
Military and civilian teams yesterday competed in the extreme Sky Tower challenge.
Afghanistan war hero is new RSA patron
Afghanistan war hero Jason Pore has been named as the new patron of the Auckland RSA
Camp helps Kiwi kids of fallen soldiers
Outdoor activity camps help kids cope with loss after their parents are killed in action.
SAS hero: 'I died four or five times'
An SAS hero has spoken of his journey to recovery after being wounded in Afghanistan.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care - and help children of servicemen and - women killed in line of duty.
Herald launches poppy appeal with RSA
Remember to care, and help children of servicemen and, women killed in line of duty.
Call PTSD a battle injury, urges RSA
The RSA is calling for post-traumatic stress disorder to be referred to as a battle wound to properly reflect what service people go through.
Somme 100: National character revealed
It's 100 years to the day that New Zealand troops joined the Battle of the Somme in World War I. Prince Charles paid tribute to New Zealand's role in war.
Pilot's first Spitfire flight in 70 years
Memories flooded back for Alan Frewer as he soared into the skies over North Canterbury in a Spitfire.
Services reveal plans for National Volunteer Week
The Fire Service, St John, Surf Life Saving and the RSA have revealed plans for National Volunteer Week.
RSA lays complaint over 'Anzac' ad
The RSA has laid a formal complaint against a car company for an advertisement it considers "unacceptable" ahead of Anzac Day.
RSA menu gets kick in the pantry
Andrew Buenter admits the fare at the Mt Maunganui Returned and Services Association used to be a standing joke.