In a key episode on April 25, 1915, thousands of troops from the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) took part in an ill-fated amphibious invasion by British Empire forces on the area's narrow beaches. Today, Anzac Day honours all Australian and New Zealand troops who have served in conflict.

New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day with solemn ceremonies nationwide, honoring its military legacy. Dawn services and civic events will occur in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton,

Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered across Australia and New Zealand for dawn services and street marches to commemorate their war dead on Anzac Day.