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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.
Anthony Doesburg: Cyber war risk is here and now, author claims
Others dispute danger, but agree on the need to be prepared for attack.
Six more earthquake victims named
Police today released the names of six more people who died in Christchurch's February 22, magnitude 6.3 earthquake, while Education Minister Anne Tolley has announced 110 schools in the region will have reopened by next week.
<i>Audrey Young</i>: Not right for next Governor-General to keep spy agency role
The decision to let Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae stay on in his role as a senior public servant shows poor judgement.
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.
Tapu Misa: So many positives in the life of a soldier
Secure job, training, no student loan, chance to see the world, how could any parent object?
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.