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"We should all be concerned about the future because we will have to spend the rest of our lives there" (Charles Kettering 1876-1958)

Recent financial adversities have heightened the debate over New Zealand's savings record and the need to find a long-term sustainable solution, Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First Leader W

Mr Rodger Fisher has today (16/2) been announced as the new Chairperson of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) by the Minister of Transport, Hon Maurice Williamson.

Finance Minister and Acting Treasurer Rt Hon Bill Birch said the increase in total overseas debt would be addressed by improving economic growth and by increased saving in the private sector.

Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peters told an investment seminar in Kuala Lumpur today that the high calibre of New Zealand representation clearly signaled his country's commitment to

Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peters, who is in Malaysia on a trade mission, today signed an ?open skies? Air Services Agreement with Malaysia.

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Alliance MP Grant Gillon doesn't seem to know his own mind, Internal Affairs Minister Jack Elder said today.

Foreign Minister Don McKinnon has welcomed media reports of the release of political prisoners in Nigeria as a positive signal of a renewed commitment by the new Nigerian leader, General Abdulsalam

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Deputy Prime Minister Anwar, Tan Sri-Tan Sri, Dato'-Dato', distinguished guests.

Corrections Minister, Nick Smith, is angry that four serious criminals escaped last evening from Auckland West medium security prison.

Prime Minister Jenny Shipley today welcomed comments by former United States Secretary of Labour Robert Reich that building New Zealand's wealth into the future requires investing in our people.

Finance Minister Bill Birch tonight announced changes in income tax collection that eliminate 1.2 million IR5 income tax returns, save taxpayers up to $60m a year in compliance costs, and create an

Hon Deborah Morris, Minister of Youth Affairs, today presented $30,000 to five Wellington charities working with youth. The money was raised by the Lions Club of Johnsonville.

The Queen's Baton, the Commonwealth Games equivalent of the Olympic torch, will leave New Zealand tomorrow (Tuesday 16 June) on the final stage of its journey which started at Buckingham Palace in

Lions Club of Johnsonville
Wellington

Health Minister Bill English said today Labour continued to be dishonest over its rural health policy.

Health Minister Bill English said today people with disabilities might in future be able to get more control over funding so they could organise their own support services.

Hyatt Hotel
Taipei
Taiwan

Thank you Paul Hsu. Ladies and Gentlemen:

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Taipei
Taiwan

Deputy Prime Minister and Treasurer Winston Peters said today that he was looking forward to a satisfactory resolution to the issue of compensation for those suffering from Hepatitis C and HIV, con

It was important Asian nations carried out internal reforms first to deal with the financial crisis in Asia, before they sought outside help, Philippine President Ramos told Deputy Prime Minister a

The Coalition Government is committed to an immigration policy which contributes to the New Zealand economy and society, treats genuine residency applicants and asylum seekers fairly and quickly, b