1915 NZ troops land at Gallipoli
New Zealand troops were part of the Allied invasion force that landed at what soon became known as Anzac Cove. About one-sixth of the New Zealanders who served on Gallipoli were killed. Read more...
1916 The first Anzac Day
On 25 April 1916, communities around New Zealand and overseas gathered to commemorate the first anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. Read more...
1963 NZ medics start work in South Vietnam
On Anzac Day 1963, a six-strong New Zealand civilian surgical team arrived in Qui Nhon, South Vietnam as part of the Colombo Plan assistance programme. Their deployment marked the beginning of New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War. Read more...
