New ZealandLast respects paid to slain NZ soldierThe 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.11 Aug 01:30 AM
New ZealandEmotional return for fallen soldierNZ's first Afghanistan war casualty has been returned to his home town of Feilding, after an emotional ceremony at nearby Ohakea Air Force Base.08 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSoldier's body returned to familyThe body of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell landed at Ohakea this afternoon. A full military funeral will be held on Wednesday.08 Aug 06:05 AM
New ZealandSurviving a bitter path to peaceA Kiwi soldier has published a book about his experience serving in Afghanistan.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandInjured soldiers escort O'Donnell's body homeSoldier's body will be returned to his family today.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandSlain soldier's body arrives in New ZealandA hearse carrying the casket of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell has left Whenuapai Air Base, while two other injured soldiers have been transported to hospital.07 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandSlain soldier coming home todayThe body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan is due back in New Zealand today, accompanied by two of his injured comrades.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBody of soldier and injured comrades flying to NZThe body of a Lt Tim O'Donnell and two of his injured comrades will fly back to NZ later today, the Defence Force says.05 Aug 08:48 PM
New ZealandSoldier's body may be home in daysThe body of slain NZ soldier Lieutenant Timothy O'Donnell and his two wounded colleagues may be home as early as Saturday evening.05 Aug 06:53 AM
New ZealandSoldiers to be evacuated to NZThe body of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell and his two injured colleagues have been moved to Bagram airbase and will be evacuated to NZ.04 Aug 10:09 PM
New ZealandHostile terrain in a troubled regionThe 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.04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSoldier's father: I told him to be brave... not dead braveTim 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.04 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandInjured soldiers namedThe identities of two soldiers injured in an Afghanistan insurgent attack overnight have been revealed.04 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandSoldier's death revives Goff's lossLabour leader Phil Goff knows the pain of the grieving O'Donnell family - his nephew was killed in Afghanistan three years ago.04 Aug 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ soldier killed in Afghanistan namedThe New Zealand soldier killed in Afghanistan overnight was a decorated officer who had been in the army for five years.04 Aug 12:34 AM
New ZealandKey: Afghan attack not reason to withdrawNew Zealand's first combat death in Afghanistan is not a reason to withdraw our troops from the country, Prime Minister John Key says.04 Aug 12:29 AM
New ZealandTight-knit base will be shattered by deathMaggie Tait, who visited Bamiyan in May, reflects on life on the New Zealand base there in the wake of its first combat death.03 Aug 11:27 PM
