Davina William presents today's news, ncluding the rescue of three trampers missing for a week; warnings of sewage contamination as floods subside; the Government's reaction to the Opposition's joint electricity sector policy and its impact on Mighty River Power's partial float; and New Zealand becomes home to the Afghani interpreters instrumental to the NZ military's work in Bamiyan Province.
From the RBG News Centre for Shine TV.
It's a big day for a group Afghan interpreters as they touch down in Auckland today to make New Zealand home.
30 interpreters and their families are resettling here as part of a government package offered to them, in recognition of their contribution to New Zealand's work in Afghanistan. The interpreters worked for the Provincial Reconstruction Team in the Bamiyan Province.
Diamond Kazimi worked as an interpreter before being granted asylum in New Zealand. He is excited at being joined by his brother and his wife today.
The situation in Afghanistan remains unpredictable, and New Zealand officials were concerned that the interpreters and their families might be in danger had they remained there.
The departments of Defence and Immigration expect the interpreters should have relatively good settlement outcomes because they speak English and have experience working with Kiwis in Bamyan.
- Newstalk ZB/ press rls
A Wellington soldier who died in Afghanistan has been given a top bravery award, for trying to help his mortally wounded comrade.
The New Zealand Gallantry Decoration has been awarded to Lance Corporal Leon Smith, who died in Afghanistan two years ago.
He's been praised for his treatment of SAS soldier Doug Grant who died following a mission to rescue hostages from the British Council offices.
Lance Corporal Smith died a month after the August 2011 incident, when he was shot in the head during a raid southwest of the Afghan capital, Kabul.
His mother Mary says her son was proud to wear his uniform and serve his country.
And his father Steve Smith says the award isn't just an award for his son, but is a recognition of the gallantry of all New Zealand SAS and Defence Force troops who've served in Afghanistan.
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says his actions showed a great deal of bravery.
He says Lance Corporal Smith paid the ultimate price.
Newstalk ZB / RBG News
Mānia Clarke presents today's news, including the withdrawal of the final Kiwi Soldiers from Afghanistan, North Korea situation becoming more volatile, US President Obama releases 2014 Fiscal Plan and Breakers prepare for game two of ANBL final series.
From the RBG News Centre for Shine TV photos courtesy of NZ Breakers and video footage courtesy of VOA.
The New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team has left Kiwi Base in Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province.
Defence Minister Jonathan Coleman says the final contingent of 21 soldiers has departed on a Royal New Zealand Airforce C-130 plane, heading for the Bagram Airfield. They will spend a few more days there packing and cleaning equipment before returning to New Zealand next week.
- Newstalk ZB/ RBG News/ NZDF
Mānia Clarke presents today's news, including the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, a damning report show 88 cases of illegal spying by the GCSB, MPs pay tribute to our Kiwi soldiers in Afghanistan, and Irene van Dyke could be sanctioned over comments.
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Davina William presents today's headlines, including the local and international political tensions accompanying Prime Minister John Key's trip to China; another battle between Egypt's judiciary and its President; and a move to contain bovine tuberculosis here while China deals with human cases of bird flu.
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Davina William presents today's news, including the official conclusion of New Zealand's military deployment in Afghanistan, the release of offer documents for Mighty River Power shares, and a twin focus on the nuclear threats presented by North Korea and Iran as UN Security Council members meet in Kazakhstan.
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Cameron Eagle presents today's news, including the new design options for Christ Church Cathedral, changes to cyber-bullying laws, the men accused of attacking cricketer Jesse Ryder appear in court, and tension escalates in North Korea.
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Davina William has today's top stories, including a wider privacy breach at the EQC; a last-minute bailout deal for Cyprus; and a social focus to the new Anglican Archbishop's ministry.
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