Bamiyan Deaths a Warning for Departing Kiwi Troops

TVNZ | 8:29AM Tuesday September 25, 2012 | One News | Kiwi soldiers heading to Afghanistan were putting on a brave face as they departed Burnham Military Camp today.

The final group of 140 New Zealand troops said farewell to family and friends as they embarked on their six-month deployment to the Bamiyan province, replacing the current rotation, due home next month.

They're the 21st group to report for provincial reconstruction duties in the area as part of a Nato-led security mission... (READ MORE)