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The Government's Road Safety Policy Statement was launched by the Minister of Transport, Hon Annette King, and Minister for Transport Safety Harry Duynhoven today at Parliament.

A reminder that there are legal requirements around his decision-making powers.

New legislation will help owners of leaky homes settle their disputes faster, get compensation off the liable parties and fix their homes

Also contains extensive Q&As at the end

A review of international tax rules aims to improve the competitiveness of New Zealand companies operating in export markets overseas.

New Zealand's internationally praised preparation for a possible flu pandemic has taken another step forward with the passage of the Law Reform (Epidemic Preparedness) Bill in Parliament.

Auckland accountant and lawyer Michael Stiassny is to take over from Warren Larsen as chair of the New Zealand Racing Board

National's Associate Health Spokesperson has been reminded to keep up with health stories in the news.

History has been made with the passing of the Labour-led government's bill to bring New Zealanders faster, better broadband.

Trade and Defence Minister Phil Goff today begins a two-week visit to the Middle East, where he will meet with counterparts in Turkey, Jordan, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.

The final report by the Trans-Tasman Working Group on Court Proceedings and Regulatory Enforcement has been released

Local youth lead the way with environmental projects

An education counsellor has been appointed to strengthen the education relationship between New Zealand and India.

There will be no change to the rate of the export education levy, which is paid by providers involved in the international education industry, for 2007.

Tony Ryall and the National Party need to come clean on their opposition to lower doctors fees for New Zealanders.

A significant first step towards developing a medicines strategy is underway with the release of a public consultation document today.

Health Minister Pete Hodgson and Associate Health Minister Peter Dunne today released the public consultation document "Towards a New Zealand Medicines Strategy".

Communications Minister David Cunliffe has accepted the Commerce Commission’s recommendations that the period of regulation of 10 telecommunications services be extended for a further two year period.

Peter Harris, the deputy chair of the Electricity Commission, is to be an associate member of the Commerce Commission.

New Zealanders voicing genuinely held concerns about diet drinks and tooth decay should join the Labour-led government's call for the expansion of fluoridated water supplies.

The government is to extend the tax exemption for KiwiSaver employer contributions to other registered super schemes

Ministerial partnership with arts community supports emerging artists

Finance Minister Michael Cullen and Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today the extension to other registered superannuation schemes of the tax exemption for employer contributions to KiwiSaver.

"It is vital that New Zealand's arable farmers can have confidence in our biosecurity systems," says Jim Anderton, welcoming the appointment of David Oughton, former Secretary for Justice, who will lead the enquiry.