The soldiers are said to have been captured from different locations during jihadist attacks in July 2016 and March 2017.
That will include at least four Cabinet positions for NZ First with the Green Party's James Shaw also in line.
The Green Party co-leader fronted media late last night, saying his party had confirmed its confidence and supply agreement with Labour.
Young Danny Levi will play at this year's World Cup ahead of his idol, Issac Luke.
The New Zealand squad are getting stuck into the housework at Turangawaewae Marae.
Columnist John Armstrong says while arrangement with Labour might ultimately fail, there was "no future in going with Nats".
The young first-five will stay as cover for Lima Sopoaga and Damian McKenzie.
Bryce Edwards says 'Winston Peters really wanted to shake things up'.
All the latest reaction from NZ and the world after a Jacinda Ardern-led Labour Party takes power, with NZ First.
Even the Netflix series, House of Cards, got in on the action congratulating the Prime Minister-elect.
Ardern says she "will be a Prime Minister for all New Zealanders".
Their relationship became tense during Australia's citizenship controversy.
How's this for making a good impression? Jacinda nailed it.
The former TNZ skipper sailed for Japan at this year's America's Cup.
Taika Waititi has taken to Twitter to vent his frustration at coverage of his interview with TVNZ's Marae.
National MP Judith Collins sure does sound keen to hold Labour to account.
Police have been granted a restraining order by the High Court in Christchurch.
Extra services have been scheduled to see fans travel to and from the November 11 clash.
She first appeared on TV in 1997, talking about bacteria and science. Last night, she was at it ... again.
An email lists what the party wanted in return for supporting Labour.
Just hours before tickets go on sale, Pink announced a fourth Auckland show in September next year.
The Oracle skipper oversaw a disastrous defeat to Team New Zealand in Bermuda.
The Aussie sailor has joined Frank Racing for the Labour Weekend race to Russell.
The superstar has looked far from his best in 2017, but things could change in Brisbane, writes Matt Hall-Smith.
Grant Rawlinson is travelling from Singapore to Taranaki using only human power.
These two have been through a lot of late and this was a nice way for this part of their journey to end.
He has opened up to Sunday about the night that put his "life and future at risk".
Waititi has been praised for "injecting his unique voice" into the corporate juggernaut.
The footage show the first 22 months of construction of the NZICC.
NZTA said roads in Auckland were already congested with SH1 at Takanini especially bad.
The PM-elect was quick to get down to business, however.
Mercury climbs to 25.2C, Mt Cook's warmest October day since records began in 1929.
An immense wild bear has been caught window gazing in a California shopping strip.
They will be joined inside Cabinet by four NZ First MPs.
The PM-elect also implied she would be involved in arts and culture, and intelligence portfolios.
Cummins is in the country promoting the 2018 Brisbane Global Rugby Tens in February.
Cummins was chuffed to shear just 30 per cent of the animal.
It's parliament's first task to elect a speaker and the 30 year veteran is the favourite.
A lot changes in a couple of weeks, especially in politics.
The last ever Australian-made car has rolled off the production line in South Australia today.
Todd will be unavailable for tomorrow's Test against Australia after suffering a groin injury.
Even 1NEWS' political team had no idea when, how, and if the NZ First leader would reveal his coalition partners yesterday.
It was straight down to business for the Prime Minister-elect.
State intervention in housing is certain, as is a renegotiation of the TPP.
For the second time, Mr English has led the party to electoral defeat.
Her dramatic rise to the top job has grabbed the headlines across the Tasman.
Winston Peters, Ron Mark, Shane Jones and Tracey Martin are likely ministers.
Todd has been ruled out of the Wallabies Test in Brisbane tomorrow night.
It's the time when seasoned gardeners move into high gear to get summer vegetables planted.
Spithill flew into the country today to help in the sailing race from Auckland to Russell.
Europe correspondent Joy Reid sat down with the 25-year-old Londoner, one of a new generation of British it girls.
A burn off in the town of Te Anau, Southland, has rapidly turned out of control tonight.
Another child was also hit in Papakura.
North Korea has sent a letter to Australia urging them to turn away from the US.
His Toro Rosso team has taken on hit on its engine, meaning Hartley must start from the back of the pack.
Syrian Democratic Forces said that military operations to oust the Islamic State group have ended and that their fighters have taken full control of the city.
