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Most New Zealanders agree that speed and alcohol are major causes of road crashes and support police efforts to enforce road safety laws, according to the latest Public Attitudes to Road Safety survey released by the Ministry of Transport.

Transport Minister Annette King today announced the reappointment of Pauline Winter as the Deputy Chief Commissioner of the Transport Accident Investigation Commission and the reappointment of Bryan Wyness as a Member of the Commission.

Justice Minister Annette King says government departments and agencies are doing a huge amount of work to improve the quality of our public services and living standards for New Zealanders.

Communications and Information Technology Minister David Cunliffe has welcomed plans by a third player to enter New Zealand’s mobile phone market.

Minister of Health David Cunliffe today underlined the seriousness of the Capital and Coast’s DHB situation and outlined the process he would follow to help stabilize and address it.

The New Zealand Emission Unit Register went live today as part of New Zealand’s commitment to the Kyoto Protocol, Climate Change Minister David Parker announced.

Minister releases new research into the net outcomes of tourism activity for central and local government, tourism operators, society and the environment

Labour-led government's support for business doing research and development is paying dividends.

A high level of community support for the decision to keep the mussel beds closed for a further two years

The number of people joining KiwiSaver continues to defy initial expectations with over 316,000 New Zealanders signing up in just the first five months, Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne said today.

Message from the Minister of Veteran’s Affairs, Rick Barker

Pete Hodgson today released a suite of briefing papers to incoming ministers associated with economic transformation.

Health Minister David Cunliffe today announced the names of deputy chairs and appointed members for most District Health Boards (DHBs).

Seven members were elected to each DHB in October and the Minister can appoint up to a further four members to each board.

Helen Clark will meet Australia's new Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Sunday.

"Lives Cut Short" is a thoughtful and reflective work about the challenges of keeping children safe.

Fairer and more transparent annual fees for radio and spectrum licences will come into effect from February 2008.

The Property Council’s criticisms of the Affordable Housing: Enabling Territorial Authorities Bill, introduced yesterday, show it is out of touch with community concerns.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will hold talks with counterpart Sam Abal, and Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, during a four-day visit to PNG

Speech to Parliamentary breakfast on achieving an independent and vibrant community and voluntary sector

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says the Ministry of Health’s new interactive website, www.thelowdown.co.nz, which helps young people to understand depression, is vital.

Kiwi youth have an important role to play in volunteering, says Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta as the country honours its volunteers on International Volunteers Day.

Youth Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta says Youthtown’s achievements in the past 75 years is a tribute to those who had the vision to provide an important facility for young people.