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The Governments of Australia, The Netherlands and New Zealand remain resolute in our opposition to so-called ‘scientific' whaling.

Takanini's new Police Station is a great example of how Police and the community can work together to reduce crime, Police Minister Judith Collins said.

The Minister for the Community and Voluntary Sector Tariana Turia would like to acknowledge all volunteers in New Zealand today - International Volunteer Day.

The Ministry of Education and Treasury are assessing the suitability of public private partnerships (PPPs) for building and maintaining some new school property, the Minister of Education Anne Toll

The fiscal challenges facing the Government as the economy comes out of recession are again highlighted in the Crown's financial statements for the four months to 31 October, Finance Minister Bill

The Minister of Broadcasting announced today the appointment of Peter Radich as the chair of the Broadcasting Standards Authority and Leigh Pearson as a board member.

A consultation document on victims' rights in the criminal justice system has been released for further input from the public, Justice Minister Simon Power said today.

Health sector action to address the country's methamphetamine problem is well underway, including up to 60 new treatment and social detoxification beds being available by the middle of next year, A

The Associate Minister for Disability Issues, Minister Pansy Wong marks International Day of Persons with Disabilities today with the release of social development information in New Zealand Sign L

Minister of Internal Affairs Nathan Guy has announced the appointment of Tina Wehipeihana-Wilson to the Lottery Grants Board.

Direct ethnic participation in the affairs of Auckland received a boost today with the announcement of a legislative mandate for an Ethnic Advisory Panel to be established under the new Auckland lo

The security of New Zealand's natural gas supply has been strengthened by Greymouth Petroleum's discovery of the Kowhai field, Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee said today.

Pacific people are guaranteed a voice in the reform of Auckland's governance, Pacific Island Affairs Minister Georgina te Heuheu said today.

Minister of Labour Kate Wilkinson has announced a proposal to change the definition of ‘serious harm' under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.

A new programme aimed at reducing the country's shocking rate of child abuse gets underway in Auckland today, the Social Development and Employment Minister says.

Prime Minister John Key announced today he will be attending the leaders' meeting at the end of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen later this month.

Trans-Tasman travel is becoming faster and easier as SmartGate today begins operating at Auckland International Airport, Prime Minister John Key says.

 Local Government Minister Rodney Hide has announced Cabinet decisions for a third bill to complete the legislative framework for the reform of Auckland's governance.

Tariana Turia is marking International Day of People with Disabilities by commending families throughout New Zealand who care for a loved ones with a disability.

Public defender services and duty solicitor reforms were expanded today with the opening of the service at Waitakere District Court.

New funding of $100,000 confirmed today from Pub Charity towards a storage facility for the New Zealand Film Archive was welcomed by Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister Hon Christopher Finlayson.

Transport Minister Steven Joyce says building a third harbour crossing will be a key transport priority for the government in the soon-to-be-released 20-year infrastructure plan.

New Zealand's next Ambassador to Germany will be career diplomat Peter Rider, Foreign Minister Murray McCully said today. 

Seven of the ten new National Health Board (NHB) members announced today are doctors and nurses says Health Minister Tony Ryall.