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Speeding drivers and those who repeatedly drive drunk are targeted in a new package of measures as part of the government's efforts to reduce the road toll.

Women’s Affairs Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the appointment of Shenagh Gleisner as the new chief executive of the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.

The latest public service employment survey shows New Zealand has a strong and stable public service, said State Services Minister Trevor Mallard.

Labour Minister Margaret Wilson and Courts Minister Rick Barker have announced that administration of the Employment Court will transfer from the Labour Department to the Justice Ministry

The government is committing up to $36.7 million to a joint fund to reduce nitrogen inputs to the Lake, with the aim of protecting water quality and clarity.

Career diplomat Peter Guinness will be New Zealand's new Consul-General in Timor-Leste

A new publication, Balance in Trade, explains why the World Trade Organisation's plant and animal health quarantine measures are important for New Zealand.

Minister of Defence Mark Burton today announced appointments to two senior Defence positions.

New regulations that form part of the government's on-going effort to promote transparency and good corporate governance in securities dealings.

Our people are achieving great things in health, and in other fields. What is more, we are doing it against a background of enormous public ignorance and misunderstanding, that is starting to become actual hostility towards our people and our culture.

Health Minister Annette King today announced approval for substantial redevelopments at Wairarapa and Dunstan Hospitals totalling almost $35 million.

A new awards system recognising New Zealand students who excel in NCEA and the new Scholarship qualification is to be introduced from 2004, says Education Minister Trevor Mallard

Prime Minister Helen Clark has today welcomed the capture of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein.

Helen Clark said Saddam’s capture was a great relief and would hopefully add momentum to efforts to rebuild Iraq.

New European Union restrictions on New Zealand butter exports are extremely disappointing, Trade Negotiations and Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton said today.

The Motor Vehicle Sales Act, in force from 15 December, brings in law changes that consumers should be aware of when buying a motor vehicle

New New Zealand music is sitting prominently in the sales charts at a time of year normally dominated by international compilations, live albums and re-releases.

New Zealand and Australia have appointed co-chairs for next year’s inaugural Leadership Forum between the two countries

The Te Arawa Mäori Trust Board have agreed in principle to the Crown’s offer of 11 December 2003 to settle all Te Arawa’s historical Treaty of Waitangi claims relating to 14 Rotorua lakes

Speech at opening of the John Money Wing of the Eastern Southland GalleryThank you for inviting me to today’s celebration. We know that the credit for this project is widely shared. It began with the vision of Jim Geddes and his team for what Eastern Southland Gallery could be, and for the role which Gore could play in the visual arts. Those with a vision have a capacity to inspire others to back them, and that is what has happened in Gore. Dr Money, thank you for being part of that vision. Your act of generosity to this town and its gallery is extraordinary.

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark today opened the new John Money wing at the Eastern Southland Gallery.

Congratulations and good luck to this year's Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre graduates and overview of New Zealand's agriculture industry.

Tourism continues to be a steady driver of economic growth across New Zealand.

Given by Russell Fairbrother, MP, for Hon George Hawkins.