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Emotional farewell for slain soldier
In a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.
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Last respects paid to slain NZ soldier
The death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell in Afghanistan was a tragedy on a number of levels, the Governor-General told the slain soldier's military funeral today.
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Emotional return for fallen soldier
NZ's first Afghanistan war casualty has been returned to his home town of Feilding, after an emotional ceremony at nearby Ohakea Air Force Base.
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Soldier's body returned to family
The body of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell landed at Ohakea this afternoon. A full military funeral will be held on Wednesday.
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Surviving a bitter path to peace
A Kiwi soldier has published a book about his experience serving in Afghanistan.
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Injured soldiers escort O'Donnell's body home
Soldier's body will be returned to his family today.
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Slain soldier's body arrives in New Zealand
A hearse carrying the casket of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell has left Whenuapai Air Base, while two other injured soldiers have been transported to hospital.
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Body of soldier and injured comrades flying to NZ
The body of a Lt Tim O'Donnell and two of his injured comrades will fly back to NZ later today, the Defence Force says.
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Soldier's body may be home in days
The body of slain NZ soldier Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell and his two wounded colleagues may be home as early as Saturday evening.
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Soldiers to be evacuated to NZ
The body of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell and his two injured colleagues have been moved to Bagram airbase and will be evacuated to NZ.
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Soldier's father: I told him to be brave... not dead brave
Tim O'Donnell grew up dreaming of being a soldier. He first revealed his military aspirations aged 4, in his grandmother's arms. She encouraged him by giving him an Army helmet.
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Hostile terrain in a troubled region
The attack in which Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell died yesterday was in a particularly troubled part of Afghanistan, where the mountainous terrain lends itself to ambushes by Taleban insurgents and criminals.
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Injured soldiers named
The identities of two soldiers injured in an Afghanistan insurgent attack overnight have been revealed.