The Taleban says NZ troops are easier targets than other Coalition forces.

People reacted angrily to Barbara Sumner-Burstyn's comments about a woman soldier killed in the line of duty, calling them disrespectful and ill-informed about NZ's role in Afghanistan.

Three New Zealand soldiers have been killed in Afghanistan. They have been named as Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker (26), Private Richard Harris (21) and Corporal Luke Tamatea (31).