Dr Jack Somerville embodied the best virtues of a New Zealand citizen, said Clutha-Southland MP and Treasurer Bill English.

The Minister in Charge of Treaty of Waitangi Negotiations, Rt Hon Sir Douglas Graham, has welcomed the passage through Parliament of the Ngati Turangitukua Claims Settlement Bill.

Canterbury University Vice-Chancellor Daryl Le Grew must explain why he is escalating student fees massively at a time when the Government is increasing its funding to the University, Associate Edu

A new committee with clinical expertise is being set up to monitor and assess new prescribers as part of Government safeguards and quality controls on the extension of prescribing rights.

The Minister for Courts, Hon Georgina te Heuheu, today welcomed the passing by Parliament of legislation to enhance the security of courts and the safety of those who use the courts.

"The Referenda (Postal Voting) Bill, introduced into the House today, will make it easier for New Zealanders to have their say.