Desperate to flee: Afghans fall to death after clinging to departing plane at Kabul airport
Chaos at the main airport in the Afghan capital has killed at least seven people.
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Winston Peters say Govt could not stop Red Cross from naming Louisa Akavi
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Winston Peters says Red Cross' belief it had Govt support is 'balderdash'
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Isis sought $33m ransom for Kiwi nurse
Islamic State proved it had taken Kiwi nurse prisoner by providing her insurance details.
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Civil Defence warns of tsunami siren test in Auckland
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