World War Two

Explore stories that contains this Tag
Scroll Down
Our Stories
Middlemore Hospital: the first two decades
An introduction to the new book by Earle Brown and Walter (Wally) Robins about Middlemore Hospital.
Trailblazers
Nurse Rene Shadbolt
A nurse who felt it was her duty to help people no matter the political consequences
Trailblazers
Frontline Surgeon
An introduction to the new book by Mark Derby about surgeon Douglas Jolly
Our Stories
Cornwall Park Hospital  -  Love, Loss and Healing:  Part Four
A timeline of Cornwall Park
Trailblazers
Ettie Rout: Sexual Health Pioneer
Shunned in New Zealand during the First World War, Ettie Rout was celebrated in France for her work.
Your Place
Cornwall Park Hospital  -  Love, Loss and Healing:  Part Two
The United States Army 39th General Hospital
Our Stories
Memories of Cornwall Park Hospital - Part Two
Part two of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: the facilities.
Maternal Health
Memories of Cornwall Park Hospital – Part One
Part one of memories collected from former staff of Cornwall Park's hospitals: maternal care and cancer treatment.
Your Place
Cornwall Park Hospital  -  Love, Loss and Healing:  Part One
An introduction to the three hospitals that found their homes at Cornwall Park.
Our Stories
Taihape Hospital at Christmas
Some historic moments of the communities around Taihape coming together at Christmas to support patients in hospital.
Our Stories
Some history from Palmerston North Hospital: 130 years on
A few milestones to mark the 130th anniversary of Palmerston North Hospital.
Your Place
Te Rau Aroha Museum of the Price of Citizenship
How medical histories interweave into an exhibition about commitment to the Treaty of Waitangi and military service
Opinions
'Things That Matter'
One theatre-goer's experience watching a play about the public health system.
Your Place
Papakura Museum - go and visit, Auckland!
How filling time between flights has convinced a curator why everyone in Papakura should visit this museum.
Sound & Vision
Photo Gallery: Captain Harding Leaf's first aid kit
Explore the contents of Captain Leaf's first aid kit.
Your Place
Bulls Museum: an unbelieva-bull hidden medical collection
A museum hidden in a town filled with bovine-related puns, Bulls Museum is worth a visit.
Your Place
Visiting Taihape Museum
Read why a visit to Taihape Museum should be on everyone's to-do list.
Latest & New
An Audio-Driving Tour of Medical History in Papakura
As part of the Auckland Heritage Festival 2024
Latest & New
Harold Gillies
The Father of Modern Plastic Surgery
Your Place
Dannevirke's Gallery of History is true to its name
A small museum run by a great team which is a must-see the next time you're in Dannevirke.
Our Stories
The medical kit of Captain Harding Leaf of the 28 (Māori) Battalion
Explore the contents of a first aid kit from the Second World War.
Latest & New
All For A Medal: The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams - Part 2: Charge Nurse
All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. A new chapter will be published each week until the book is complete.
Sound & Vision
All For A Medal: The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams - Part 1: Trainee Nurse
All For A Medal: The The Nursing Memoirs of Colleen Turbet Williams is a self-published book of memoirs from nurse Colleen Williams (1931-2024). The memoirs span the period of 1949-1953 and are read by her daughter Laura Horrocks. Part one is complete. Part two will be published weekly.
Sound & Vision
Memories of National Women's Hospital at Cornwall Park: Part Five - Incidents and Anecdotes
On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences at the hospital here in part five.
Sound & Vision
Memories of National Women's Hospital at Cornwall Park: Part Four - Babies
On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with babies at the hospital here in part four.
Sound & Vision
Memories of National Women's Hospital at Cornwall Park: Part Three - Toileting
On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with perineal toileting and enemas at the hospital here in part three.
Sound & Vision
Memories of National Women's Hospital at Cornwall Park: Part Two - Facilities
On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with the facilities at the hospital here in part two.
Sound & Vision
Memories of National Women's Hospital at Cornwall Park: Part One - New Mothers
On 24 February 2024, Cornwall Park hosted a heritage day to commemorate the 39th General United States Army Hospital, National Women’s Hospital and Cornwall Geriatric Hospital which all found their homes on Cornwall Park in the 20th century. Our Health Journeys documented the experiences and reminisces of some of the hospital staff as part of the heritage day. Many of the staff recounted memories along the same themes and each part of this series presents one theme. Listen to the staff as they recount some of their experiences with new mothers at the hospital here in part one.