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The lack of policy in the National Party is obviously getting to Mr Key. Despite his talk of a "bold" policy, this is just a cut and paste from the discussion document.

Sleep and fatigue are important aspects of social health. Social health touches on three of the Government’s key priorities: economic transformation; families young and old; and national identity.

Achieving pay and employment equity brings benefits for men and women, for business, and for the economy.

The Export Development programme is a regionally developed initiative aligned with both the objectives of Export Year 2007 and the regional growth strategy.

The Crown has lodged an appeal in the case of a Romanian family who falsely represented the health status of a child to gain entry to New Zealand.

New figures highlight the need for urgent action on forestry policy

A report released today by Forestry Minister Jim Anderton says a key aspect of New Zealand’s climate change policy is to use the carbon dioxide absorbed by forests to offset increased greenhouse gas emissions from other sources.

Potential policy options need to be discussed over dairy export rights

There was never any promise to the forestry industry that carbon credits would be devolved

A slight drop in the student loan interest rate

Tax rules for overseas charity workers have changed

A Greenpeace publicity stunt has stymied a scheduled meeting with Energy Minister David Parker

Energy Minister David Parker has responded swiftly to an overseas report that biofuels will push food prices up in America.

"The overseas piece from Bloomberg does not reflect the realities of the New Zealand situation", Mr Parker said.

Grants are being offered to community groups needing the services of professional expertise

Jim Anderton congratulates crayfish quota holders for showing that their commitment to the fishery is long-term and not about making a quick buck and moving on

The Corrections Department is doubling its efforts to help prisoners address their alcohol and drug use.

Planned new legislation will enable regional councils to provide better local public transport services

Harbour House, will provide an additional residential rehabilitation service that can be accessed nationally and the programme it offers is flexible and will be tailored to each individual

New Zealand music today owes much to the Maori Music icons honoured at the launch of the inaugural Maori Music Awards.

New Zealand scientists depart for Europe to develop formal agreements with EU countries and science institutions.

Cosgrove announces reforms on track to enable faster resolution of claims by owners of non weathertight homes

The latest round of six-monthly Foreign Minister consultations between New Zealand and Australia will be held in Wellington on Monday

The first results of Get Ready Get Thru show the campaign is raising awareness

A tradeable permit regime would create a framework for managing deforestation and would also retain flexibility of landuse