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Suicide bombers who last night killed 14 people and wounded more that 150 in Jerusalem had carried out a provocative and cowardly act of terrorism, Prime Minister Jim Bolger said today.

Prime Minister Jim Bolger this afternoon personally conveyed New Zealand's condolences and support to Australia's Prime Minister John Howard, following the landslide disaster at Thredbo Ski Resort.

"I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Hepi te Heuheu this evening," the Prime Minister said tonight.

NATIONAL ARCHIVES
WELLINGTON

The American-born novelist Henry James once said that it takes a great deal of history to produce a little literature.

Prime Minister Jim Bolger today announced two decisions taken by the Government to enhance the signals intelligence collection capability of the Government Communications Security Bureau (GCSB).

The Population Conference is to be held on November 13 and 14, Prime Minister Jim Bolger and Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters announced today.

The Coalition Government is looking forward to taking an active role in the lead-up to the Year 2000 celebrations and beyond, Prime Minister Jim Bolger announced at a special launch this evening.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Premier Jeff Kennett; Presidents, Chairmen and Chief Executives of the New Zealand and Australian Rugby Unions; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen.

Prime Minister Jim Bolger says the Hon Matiu Rata's death will be greeted with great sadness and dismay across the land.

"There has been some speculation surrounding the circumstances in which a contract for a media information programme concerning the government's 'children under six' healthcare policy was made," Pr

WELLINGTON

President Malcolm Bailey, delegates, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you for your invitation to address your important conference.

I came across an account of a letter the other day, and its irony is so rich I want to share it with you.

It was from the British Government, in 1948. John Strachey, the Minister of Food, was expressing disappointment that the New Zealand Dairy Products Marketing Commission only planned to export 97 per cent of the coming season's international butter sales to Britain. A mere 97 per cent.

Stamford Plaza, Auckland

The 1st of July 1998 will see either the introduction of a compulsory retirement savings scheme or a package of tax cuts.

WELLINGTON

President Bob Reid and your fellow Courtenay Place Rotarians, ladies and gentlemen.

BEEHIVE THEATRE

Today marks a significant occasion in our history.

Fostering a social and economic environment which encourages participation by older people is one of the greatest challenges facing New Zealand society for the future, Prime Minister Jim Bolger sai

WELLINGTON TOWN HALL

Chairman, Ministers, ladies and gentlemen. Thank you in all the centres around the country for turning out this morning to hear this discussion on the Budget.

AUCKLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
AUCKLAND CONVENTION CENTRE

Chairman Dave Truscott, Chief Executive Michael Barnett, ladies and gentlemen.

MATAURA

HAMILTON

Ladies and gentlemen, Malcolm Law, my parliamentary colleagues Tony Steel and Bob Simcock, and of course Alison Renwick.

Athletes in training for the Sydney Olympics will be given a major boost with the announcement of new funding in next Thursday's Budget.

Prime Minister Jim Bolger today released the report of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (Hon Justice Greig) on his inquiry into the propriety of the action undertaken by the New Z

Prime Minister Jim Bolger today announced that Cabinet had agreed to fund Enhanced Task Force Green schemes and contributions to Mayoral Relief Funds, to assist the people of Wairoa on the East Coa

WELLINGTON

Your Excellency The Governor-General, Dominion President David Cox, distinguished guests, members, ladies and gentlemen.

WELLINGTON

Rev John O'Neill, Cardinal Tom Williams, Brother Pat Lynch, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen.

Thank you for inviting me to speak to you today.