On April 30, 1915, when the first news of the landing reached New Zealand, a half-day holiday was declared and impromptu services were held. Anzac troops went down in history for their bravery and ...

ANZAC Day, observed annually on April 25, is one of Australia's and New Zealand's most significant national commemorations. ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, ...

The official ANZAC Day 2025 festivities wrapped up with delicious libations at the morning tea at the residence of the Australian ambassador. Rudd gave welcoming remarks, followed by Banks’ remarks.

How Anzac Day has grown. The case for explicitly including the New Zealand Wars is strong. It is thought about 500 British and colonial troops, 250 of their Māori allies (sometimes known as ...

SYDNEY, April 25 (Reuters) - Thousands gathered across Australia and New Zealand on Friday for Anzac Day, a public holiday commemorating military service members who fought and died during wartime.

Aside from Anzac Day, NZ has been slow to remember its military veterans Published: April 22, 2025 3:23pm EDT. Alexander Gillespie, University of Waikato. Author. Alexander Gillespie ...