The diaries, personnel files, photos, voices and music of New Zealand soldiers who served in World War I are to be available online.
AAP reports Internal Affairs Minister Chris Tremain announced on Thursday that collections at Archives New Zealand and the National Library will be digitised as part of a programme to commemorate the centenary of World War I.
"This huge resource will particularly allow young people, through the National Library's services to schools programme, to gain a much better understanding of events which took place 100 years ago," said Mr Tremain.
He said the projects would help people understand how military heritage has shaped national identity.
More than 160,000 New Zealanders served in World War I.
