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New Zealand was voted Country of the Year 2008 in a popular Australian travel show recently, adding to a number of awards received over the past year, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

Building and Construction Minister Shane Jones has responded to the criticisms of the Building Act and removed its "gold plated building standards".

A youth-targeted smokefree campaign is discouraging young people from smoking according to new data released today by Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor.

Wairarapa's rural economy will benefit hugely from new flights between Auckland and Masterton, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

The New Zealand Government  today welcomed the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group's reaffirmation of its strong support for the Pacific Islands Forum to achieve the restoration of democratic an

A majority in the House of Representatives today voted to recommend that the Governor-General appoint Allan Galbraith, and Mel Smith, to the Independent Police Conduct Authority. 

An overwhelming majority of New Zealanders support the extension to daylight saving, Internal Affairs Minister, Rick Barker, said today.

Wanaka Primary School's redevelopment is ready to proceed to the next stage, David Parker announced in Wanaka today, on behalf of the Education Minister Chris Carter.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Rugby World Cup Minister Clayton Cosgrove today welcomed Emirates Airlines as the first WorldWide Partner for Rugby World Cup 2011. 

A new design guide will help with setting up Resource Recovery Parks where New Zealanders can drop off unwanted appliances and goods instead of dumping them at landfills, Environment Minister Trevo

Transport Minister Annette King says she and Finance Minister Dr Michael Cullen have signed the heads of agreement with the Mayors of Napier City Council and Hastings District Council to corporatis

The Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark and her Associate Minister Judith Tizard have welcomed the passage of the Public Lending Right for New Zealand Authors Bill through Parliamen

Trade Minister Phil Goff today addressed the United Nations Call to Action meeting on the Millennium Development Goals, and reaffirmed New Zealand's commitment to the eight internationally agreed t

New Zealand Government Minister Phil Goff today ratified the United Nations Disability Convention at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Statistics New Zealand has confirmed market expectations that the first half of 2008 was a weak period for the economy, however the relatively stronger than expected June Quarter is welcome news ah

Commerce Minister Lianne Dalziel has announced two appointments to the board of the Takeovers Panel, an independent Crown entity.

Shift workers and their employers will benefit from a change made to the Holidays Act that will allow the transfer of public holidays, Labour Minister Trevor Mallard said.

A Bill securing public access to New Zealand's great outdoors was passed in Parliament today by an overwhelming majority.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Courts Minister Rick Barker today announced that the Labour-Led Government is committing more than $10 million for a major expansion and refurbishment of the Nelson c

"This takes the number of New Zealanders who are doing or have completed Modern Apprenticeships to 17,287 in June 2008, up from 13,838 in Ju

Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor has expressed sadness after learning one person is missing and several people are injured following a jet boat accident in Queenstown this afternoon.

New Zealand alongside more than 30 other countries today urged those who have not signed the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty to ratify it as soon as possible, Disarmament and Arms Control Min

Trade Minister Phil Goff today warmly welcomed the announcement by the United States of its decision to enter into comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations to become a full partner to