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.

Photo / 123rf The first veterinary practice in New Zealand is believed to have been established by J. Thomson of Epsom, who advertised his services in a newspaper in August 1850, 175 years ago.

Another ceremony is scheduled to take place on Saturday, at the New Zealand cemetery in Nesssadiou, on the north-western coast of the main island. 1000 men from the Pacific Islands served in World ...

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Arthur Driver never saw active duty due to illness and accidents but the 100-year-old says his part in the Second World War still effects him.

"It's a new role to New Zealand, but not a new role internationally," he said. "There's probably over 200,000 physician associates now globally, with the vast majority in the United States." He ...

Christopher Luxon then addressed attendees, saying Gallipoli is a name etched into New Zealand's national identity. He said while New Zealanders remain proud of the Anzac troops who served, it was ...

Ivan Cleary declared Penrith were in "uncharted waters" earlier in the season as they slumped to five straight defeats. The Panthers arrested this alarming slide with a win over the Sydney ...