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In keeping with the government’s commitment to ongoing humanitarian and reconstruction work overseas, Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Defence Mark Burton today confirmed the next phase in two key Defence Force deployments.

Our personnel have been praised directly for their professionalism and expertise at the highest levels of the Task Force.

Women’s Affairs and Senior Citizens Minister Ruth Dyson today welcomed the government’s decision to extend the eligible age range for free breast screening to include women aged 45-49 and 65-69.

A stronger focus on quality teaching and learning for all students is at the centre of a decision to place a 5 year moratorium on new school network reviews

Acting Commerce Minister Paul Swain announced today a delay until Monday 3 May of the commencement date of Regulations requiring directors and officers of publicly listed companies to disclose their relevant shareholdings.

Foreign Minister Phil Goff's opening address to the conference on the Political Economy of Small Islands in the 21st Century, at Victoria University, Wellington

Free breast screening has been made available to a wider age range

Jim Anderton praises the world reputation of Christchurch as an ICT hub and celebrates leading consultancy MWH investing by starting one of only three global support centres in Christhcurch.

Genesis Power has been awarded “carbon credits” for up to 16 new turbines that will more than double the size of its Hau Nui wind farm in Southern Wairarapa.

New Zealand's lowest paid workers will receive a 5.9% pay increase from 1 April 2004

Associate Education (Tertiary Education) Minister Steve Maharey has written to National party leader Don Brash repeating his demand that he apologise for falsely claiming universities are lowering their standards to let Maori students graduate.

Court users in Wellington and Masterton will be able to pay for services with major credit cards during a two month pilot.

Dr Helena Catt will start her new job as CEO of the Electoral Commission on 1 March 2004.

There is an enormous challenge before all New Zealanders to rebuild the flood affected districts back to their former glory.

A key event is a New Zealand reception for people from the Hollywood film industry, 48 hours before the Oscars ...

Recent serious floods have dealt a massive blow to some of New Zealand’s most productive farming districts

The latest overseas visitor figures, showing record numbers coming to Northland, signal the region’s ability to continue rising on the boom of tourist dollars, says Te Tai Tokerau MP, Dover Samuels.“There are more international visitors to Northland, th

Housing Minister Steve Maharey is offering to take Muriel Newman to the state house she has described as a state castle.

The progressive removal of asset testing of older people in long-term residential care is the purpose of legislation that has just been referred to a select committee.

A new helpline is providing information on government services for people affected by the lower North Island floods: 0800 779 997

The Prime Minister has received the resignation of the Honourable Lianne Dalziel from all her portfolios and has advised the Governor General to accept it

Millions of dollars will be needed to help rebuild flood stricken areas.

Plans for Wellington’s first wind farm have won “carbon credits” from the government for cutting greenhouse gas emissions and helping to make New Zealand’s electricity supply more secure

Ireland is the first country in Europe to ban smoking in bars, pubs and restaurants, a move Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor says is consistent with growing smokefree sentiment worldwide.