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Prime Minister and Acting Foreign Minister Helen Clark today announced that New Zealand will contribute $1 million to the United Nations World Food Programme

The 2008/09 funding round of the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) is now open for people seeking to launch innovative grassroots Information and Communication Technology (ICT) initiatives.

The Financial Statements of the Government of New Zealand for the financial year that ended on June 30 show the Crown in a strong financial position ahead of the challenging international economic

The Treasury's Pre-Election Economic and Fiscal Update report, published today, highlights the benefits of maintaining

The New Zealand Defence Force's nine-year contribution to the United Nations Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) has drawn to a close, Defence Minister Phil Goff said today.

New Zealand's labour market will go through significant changes over the next 12 years, says a report released today by Social Development and Employment Minister Ruth Dyson.

Environment Minister Trevor Mallard has announced the opening of the 2009/2010 Sustainable Management Fund, which is designed to assist community groups, iwi, businesses and local government in mak

One of the largest women's sporting events ever to be held in New Zealand is to receive $1.5 million government support, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Economic Development Minister Pete Hodgson an

Disaster Awareness Week 2008 begins tomorrow on 5 October. Civil Defence Minister Rick Barker today reminded New Zealanders to get prepared for the impacts of a disaster or emergency.

The Governor of the Mexican State of Jalisco, Mr Emilio González Márquez, will visit New Zealand with a delegation of officials and business representatives next week, Agriculture Minister Jim An

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton announced today that two beaches in the Hauraki Gulf will be closed to shellfish gathering, due to concern about the effect large numbers of people gathering cockles

Attorney-General Hon Dr Michael Cullen today announced the appointment of the first round of Senior Counsel.

Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor today called for students with an interest in tourism to apply for $15,000 Tourism Research Scholarships.

Pacific Island Affairs Minister Luamanuvao Winnie Laban today launched Tau Gagana Tokelau, an interactive website designed to encourage increased learning of the Tokelauan language.

Associate Commerce Minister Judith Tizard has announced that recent amendments to copyright legislation will soon come into force.  The amendments update New Zealand's copyright law to reflect cur

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Transport Minister Annette King today announced that work on the $195 million Newmarket Viaduct project in Auckland can start as early as next month.

The State Services Commission today released a report into the Department of Labour's handling of immigration matters, State Services Minister David Parker says.

One hundred and twenty years since its establishment as New Zealand's first gallery, the ceremony marks another landmark in the rich life of one of this country's most important cultural institutio

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today she was deeply saddened to hear that Parliament's first official kaumatua John Rangitihi Rangiwaiata Tahuparae (Whanganui) had passed away early today at his h

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister Judith Tizard have today expressed deep sadness at the passing of outstanding singer and performer Rob

Development of an economic, cultural, and sporting initiative in Manukau is receiving a boost, with government support in the shape of a $400,000 investment, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Economic

Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and Associate Minister Judith Tizard have today expressed deep sadness at the passing of outstanding singer and performer Rob

Justice Minister Annette King today launched the pilot programme for CARPARK+ Safer Parking, a scheme aimed at reducing vehicle crime and fear of crime in parking facilities.

Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton has today reduced catch limits in commercial bluenose fisheries, based on information from joint industry-government research.