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Al Qaeda leader's killing 'blessing and curse for Kiwi troops'
The death of Osama bin Laden will aid those who want New Zealand troops out of Afghanistan.
Bin Laden: From pious teen to the 'personification of evil'
The most intense manhunt in history finally caught up with Osama bin Laden.
Editorial: Bin Laden's death symbolic victory for US
If there is a day that a 'war on terror' can end, it might have been yesterday.
Security forces scramble to find Taleban escapees
Nato and Afghan security forces are trying desperately to round up some of the 475 escaped Taleban prisoners.
Kiwis remember colleagues on Anzac Day
New Zealand troops reflected on the deaths of two comrades killed in Afghanistan in the past year as they celebrated Anzac Day today.
NZ SAS prisoners tortured - report
Fresh questions are being raised about New Zealand's elite SAS soldiers and their role in detaining prisoners and then handing them on to other forces who may have tortured them. At least three people, including one child, have reportedly..
In search of change for peace
James Fergusson tells David Larsen that he is less a risk taker than someone who follows stories where they lead.
Day in photos - April 4
Want to know what you've missed? Check out the day's news in photos from New Zealand and across the globe.
Court martial for Aussie soldiers
Two Australian Army Reserve soldiers will face a Sydney general court martial in July.
US soldier gets 24 years for war crimes
A US soldier has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for the murders of three unarmed Afghan civilians.
NZ to remain in Afghanistan for at least a year
New Zealand's military presence in Bamiyan will remain at current levels for at least a year.
Horrific photos show US army 'murders' in Afghanistan
The US is facing a severe backlash after the publication of horrific images documenting 'trophy' killings committed by US soldiers in Afghanistan.
Christchurch earthquake: Refugees leave for another safe haven
Refugees have left Christchurch in their droves.
Farewell from soldier's mates falls victim to quake
Massive earthquake damage in Christchurch means Kirifi Mila, the New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan last week, will be buried in Hamilton without a formal military farewell from his army mates.
Family mourns soldier killed in Afghanistan
The family of an NZ soldier killed in an accident in Afghanistan this week say he was the "Einstein of the family" and will be sorely missed.
Mapp: Bamyan dangerous but NZ troops making progress
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says NZ troops making progress in a dangerous area of Afghanistan.
Pte Mila farewelled from Kiwi Base
The body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a road accident in Afghanistan, has begun its journey home to New Zealand after being farewelled from Kiwi Base overnight.
Soldier's body expected back in NZ next week
The body of Private Kirifi Mila, killed in a motor accident while serving in Afghanistan on Tuesday, is expected to return to New Zealand next week, the Defence Force says.