New research has found that the recommended eight glasses of water a day may be too much.

Study shuns '8 glasses a day' rule

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Culinary historian, Allison Reynolds, shares the history behind the humble Anzac biscuit. Allison's travelled Australia, New Zealand and England, delving into war files and family cookbooks to investigate the origins and stories behind this national icon. Her findings are published in her book 'ANZAC Biscuits: The Power and spirit of an everyday icon'.

Culinary history: Anzac Biscuits

The New Zealand Mounted Rifles Brigade was a brigade of horsemen from the New Zealand Army during the First World War. Raised in 1914 as part of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force, it was one of the first New Zealand units to sail for service overseas. Military historian Dr. Damien Fenton spoke with Bryan Crump about the New Zealand Mounted Rifle Brigade about its experiences in the Sinai-Palestine Campaign between 1916-1918.

The NZ Mounted Rifles Brigade

RNZ Pacific News at 9am for 25 April 2024

We check in with the southernmost ANZAC Day service taking place in Antarctica at Scott Base. Richard Takurua, is the Telecommunications Service Technician at base, one of the twelve team members currently there. He speaks with Mark Leishman about life in Antarctica, and honoring traditions even from afar

Scott Base - the southernmost ANZAC service

RNZ reporters, Anna Sargent, and Finn Blackwell, report back after attending the Christchurch and Auckland dawn services.

Study shuns '8 glasses a day' rule

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