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The government closes a potential loophole in the move to interest free loans, effective immediately.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Tertiary Education

People wearing ‘No Holes Tongue Studs’ should stop using them immediately

  • Judith Tizard
  • Consumer Affairs

New Zealand's biotechnology sector is setting high standards in its work to improve public engagement and consultation around science, Research, Science and Technology Minister Steve Maharey said today.

  • Steve Maharey
  • Research, Science and Technology

This community has what it takes to succeed for its young people

  • David Benson-Pope
  • Social Development and Employment

National cannot with consistency support a Maori Party bid to repeal the foreshore and seabed law.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Deputy Prime Minister

CoOL should be a commercial decision for businesses, rather than a matter for the Government...

  • Annette King
  • Food Safety

Programme a big hit with university students...

  • Annette King
  • State Services

Government welcomes court ruling that found Air NZ guilty of misleading customers about their advertised fares

  • Judith Tizard
  • Consumer Affairs

Allegations made in the media to the effect that the Minister is in some way involved with leading a debate on immigration whilst attending CHOGM this week in Malta are inaccurate

  • Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

John Key's scaremongering over interest free student loans ignores the facts.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

Children's Day is moving to take advantage of better summer weather

  • Ruth Dyson
  • Social Development and Employment

New Zealand’s contribution over many years to international organisations like the Commonwealth is held in high regard

  • Winston Peters
  • Foreign Affairs

NZ researchers are making a crucial contribution to the fight against obesity

  • Pete Hodgson
  • Health

A new booklet designed to prompt older drivers to think about their post-driving years, was launched by Transport Safety Minister Harry Duynhoven today.

  • Harry Duynhoven
  • Transport Safety

Revenue Minister corrects National's errors on child support

  • Peter Dunne
  • Revenue

Minister Responsible for the Law Commission Mark Burton announced today that he had recommended Sir Geoffrey Palmer for appointment as the new President of the Law Commission.

  • Mark Burton
  • Justice

The Minister is satisfied that Central Plains Water has passed the criteria in the Resource Management Act to become a requiring authority

  • David Benson-Pope
  • Environment

Civil Defence Minister, Rick Barker, heralded the development and approval of the new National Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan.

  • Rick Barker
  • Civil Defence

Courts Minister, Rick Barker, heralded caseload reduction in the Environment Court today saying, "slashing the caseload of the Environment Court is no mean feat, but a number of new initiatives and strong efforts from the judiciary have helped us do just that."

  • Rick Barker
  • Courts

Further help will be extended if necessary to cover growers affected by recent floods in Gisborne and Tolaga Bay

  • Jim Anderton
  • Agriculture

The government will invest $600,000 to trial three innovative new programmes in schools

  • Steve Maharey
  • Education

Roy Wade appointed to Manukau District Court

  • David Parker
  • Attorney-General

The fall in business confidence levels reflects rising interest rates.

  • Michael Cullen
  • Finance

A student project to identify the extent and impact of violence at their school has won Geraldine High School the top award in an ACC school injury prevention competition

  • Ruth Dyson
  • ACC