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New prescribing rights for nurse practitioners will directly benefit rural communities, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor.

Associate Immigration Minister Damien O’Connor comments on the case of Thai National Sunan Siriwan.

Figures show good news for rural GPs and their patients, says Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister, Damien O'Connor.

From January 1 next year, people right around the country will have more help with access to specialist health care, says Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

Racing Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes two key government announcements of direct benefit to the racing industry.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes mayors and local government representatives from around New Zealand to a rural health workshop in Wellington.

The future's looking good for the country’s farmers, growers and foresters, says Associate Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor.

Minister for Racing Damien O’Connor today atoned for his comments about the tax-free status of stake money.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the announcement of a new national body for medical students interested in rural health careers.

There will be no adjustment to racing’s gambling tax status in the forthcoming budget.

Thousands more rural New Zealanders will be eligible for assistance when accessing specialist health services, following the announcement of the government's new national travel and accommodation policy, worth $36m annually.

Racing Minister Damien O'Connor officially opens Rangiora Racecourse's newly completed training stables.

Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor welcomes the results of a new survey showing overwhelming public support for new smokefree laws.

The extension of the Paid Parental Leave scheme to self-employed parents will be good for rural families, say Agriculture Minister Jim Sutton and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O’Connor.

Associate Health and Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor to meet with local health providers in the Bay of Plenty/Taupo and attend a Federated Farmers meeting in Rotorua.

Rural Affairs Minister Damien O'Connor says the government's letter to the Electricity Commission regarding Transpower's Whakamaru to Otahuhu grid proposal will help ensure a full, fair and independent decision-making process.

Racing industry issues from Internet gambling to quarantine regulations will be considered at the Australasian Racing Ministers' Conference in Auckland.

The government is looking at options for a review of the voluntary regime that regulates alcohol advertising.

Associate Health Minister Damien O’Connor congratulates the makers of the It’s Not A Game documentary, which screened last night in the Documentary NZ slot.

Parliamentary rugby team co-captain Damien O’Connor says his team's already putting together a rigorous training schedule in preparation for the 2006 World Golden Oldies Festival of Rugby.

The government releases a major plan to reduce the harmful effects of gambling on individuals, families and communities.