Coming up on Te Karere... Who are our latest Afghanistan casualties and what happened to them? Is it time for our troops to return home? Today starts the Coroner's inquest into how two students drowned while on a diving training at Lake Pupuke. Due to the live nature of Te Karere, some segments will not be subtitled. Tena koutou katoa, and welcome to Te Karere. Flags are flying at half-mast today following the death of three NZ soldiers in Afghanistan. They are Corporal Luke Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker, and Private Richard Harris. Lance Corporal Baker is the first NZ woman to be killed in battle since a nurse was killed in the Vietnam War. Prime Minister John Key says these soldiers have selflessly given their lives in the effort to restore stability to the Bamiyan province. Corporal Luke Tamatea of Kawerau was 31-years-old when he died, having spent 12 years in the army. Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker was a medic and is the first female NZer to be killed while in combat. Private Richard Harris was the youngest of the three at 21 and was the driver of the vehicle. The information we have received from the head of the army is that the vehicle was part of a convoy of four with three soldiers to each car. He says there was no escape for the three. With the most recent deaths of these two, it was only two weeks ago But there are the agreements made between NZ and other countries. According to the prime minister, if soldiers were to be pulled out now then the deaths of these soldiers would have been in vain. The main thing now is to bring the deceased bodies back home to their loved ones. Tini Molyneux, Te Karere. The whanau of Corporal Luke Tamatea are devastated and are still coming to grips with the news. We spoke by phone to an aunty in Gisborne a short time ago. These latest casualties bring the NZ military's death toll in Afghanistan to ten. Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell was killed in a fire fight Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell was killed in a fire fight after an ambush in Bamiyan in August 2010. In February 2011, Private Kirifi Mila was killed in a vehicle accident, also in Bamiyan. In August that year, SAS Corporal Doug Grant was killed in a Taliban attack in Kabul. A month later, SAS Lance Corporal Leon Smith was killed during an operation in the Wardak province. Earlier this year, Corporal Douglas Hughes died in a non-combat incident at an army base in Bamiyan. Two weeks ago... Lance Corporals Rory Malone and Pralli Durrer were killed in an ambush in northeast Bamiyan province. Kingi Taurua is a former soldier It's probably not right that they're there fighting in a war that has no relevance to NZ, let alone Maori. So they should be brought home. I think they should be brought back because that's their people and the hope is for everyone to stay alive. Kingi Taurua is a former soldier who served in Vietnam, Malaysia and England. He says our troops should be brought back immediately. Now, Kingi was nursing his own wounds today in hospital - but was so determined to give his view, that he made time for us earlier today. We are unable to provide subtitles. That was Kingi Taurua and we wish him a speedy recovery. After the break, I'm at the High Court for the coroner inquest in to the death's of two people drown in Lake Pupuke last year. The inquest in to the Coroner's report over the deaths of two students at Lake Pupuke started today. Raiha Johns has this report. The family of Daniel Stoneham, a diving student who died during a practice dive last year, want all their questions answered. On the 15th of July 2012, the helix dive school went out to do a final dive before the students graduate to being a dive instructor. The dark water and a few things that came out in court today caused the deaths. This instructor didn't advise his students to take a torch or a knife in case anything happened. Stoneham and North's deaths are due to the students not listening and not taking the right gear. These are what came to light today. Tomorrow the court will hear from the Police and the Department of Labour. There is also word that there was a dare to see who would descend the quickest. It seems Stoneham and North took up the dare. We will soon see whether someone will be charged. Raiha Johns, Te Karere. Politician's received their own welcome on to Turangawaewae Marae for King Tuheitia's coronation celebrations. The report by the Waitangi Tribunal is due out later this week and a lot of debate is expect to take place today. It rained as politicians were welcomed on today - some say a sign. The report by the Waitangi Tribunal is due out later this week; it's been fast tracked because of the government's request. Most of the politicians who came on to Turangawaewae today came from Labour, National were hardly seen. Only Chester Burrows and also missing were the Maori Party. The report comes out on Thursday. Anzac Pikia, Te Karere. There were only three contracts submitted to the Norske Skog paper mill this year and there are concerns parts of the company will close. Hinerangi Goodman reports. Kawerau won't be the only community affected by the partial closer of some of the Norske Skog paper mill. It could potentially impact on many other Bay of Plenty regions. In 2006 the first paper mill here closed, nearly 130 people lost their jobs and more cuts are expected. Even though the Kawerau aren't new to challenges like these, the town is doing everything they can to combat this dilemma. Hinerangi Goodman, Te Karere. On his first official visit in NZ as the new king of Tonga, King Tupou and Queen Nanasipau'u are special guests of King Tuheitia at his 6th Coronation. Today the King of Tongatapu was taken to look at the tribal development at The Base. Caretakers of the King Movement and their awe... The relationship between the royal house of Tongatapu and the Kingitanga has been long-standing. It started with Te Puea and Queen Salote. King Tupou VI succeeded the from his older brother, King Tupou V. A former prime minister of Tongatapu, today he's extending out to Maori. He wants to have a relationship with Maori, not just Tainui. I see some awesome prospects in the future. King Tupou VI and Queen Nanasipua'u will return to the 6th Coronation of King Tuheitia. King Tupou VI will be the special guest at the main day of King Tuheitia tomorrow at Turangawaewae where King Tuheitia will speak. Potaka Maipi, Te Karere. After the break, we have tomorrrow's weather. To the weather now. For weather, see tvnz.co.NZ. That's all we have for today. Turou Hawaiki. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Captions were made possible with funding from NZ on Air. Copyright TVNZ Access Services 2012.