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Memorial service for Private Leonard Manning
Friday, 1 June 2007, 10:51 am | New Zealand Government
New Zealanders gathered at Tilomar, near the border of Timor Leste and Indonesia yesterday to pay tribute to Private Leonard Manning killed in action in July 2000. More >>
Laban comments on Parliament’s prayer
Friday, 1 June 2007, 8:49 am | New Zealand Government
Parliament’s prayer should reflect the religious diversity of our society, says Mana MP Luamanuvao Winnie Laban. More >>
End of Fiji's emergency regulations a step forward
Friday, 1 June 2007, 8:37 am | New Zealand Government
Foreign Minister Winston Peters tonight acknowledged the Fiji interim administration's decision to lift emergency regulations from midnight. More >>
Unique NZ wool is stab & flame proof
Friday, 1 June 2007, 12:39 am | New Zealand Government
The Minister of Research, Science and Technology, Steve Maharey, is visiting AgResearch in Christchurch today to see innovative new wool fabrics developed by the Crown Research Institute (CRI). More >>
Door to slam shut on contraband in prisons
Friday, 1 June 2007, 12:29 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today the Government is to push for a law change to combat the smuggling of contraband into prisons. More >>
Door to slam shut on contraband in prisons
Friday, 1 June 2007, 12:11 am | New Zealand Government
Corrections Minister Damien O'Connor said today the Government is to push for a law change to combat the smuggling of contraband into prisons. The Government wants amendments to the Corrections Act 2004 which would further strengthen the control of contraband ... More >>
Laban: Launch of Hector's World
Friday, 1 June 2007, 12:09 am | New Zealand Government
Today, New Zealanders are being born digital. In many ways, children are our leaders in becoming a digitally literate society. As we support and encourage them on their digital explorations, it is important that we equip our children with the skills ... More >>
David Cunliffe: Delivering on telecommunications
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Government
It is only a year ago the results of the Telecommunications Stocktake were released, and the direction of future policy set, albeit rather more dramatically than I had expected. More >>
Northland’s mineral potential largely untapped
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 3:31 pm | New Zealand Government
Two studies released today have found that considerable potential exists to expand Northland’s minerals industry and enable the industry to contribute further to the region’s economic development. More >>
New telecommunications commissioner appointed
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 2:16 pm | New Zealand Government
Dr Ross Patterson has been appointed the Telecommunications Commissioner and a member of the Commerce Commission for a period of five years starting 12 July 2007, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. More >>
New incentives to boost technology teachers
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 1:15 pm | New Zealand Government
A range of incentives have been developed to encourage more people to become technology teachers, including a new teaching qualification and making teaching scholarships more attractive, says Education Minister Steve Maharey. "The Labour-led government ... More >>
PM to lead Export Year Business Mission
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 11:54 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark will lead an Export Year business mission to the eastern states of Australia in June. “The states of Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales are vital centres for New Zealand business and investment. I look forward to ... More >>
Pacific Island fisheries under threat
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 10:49 am | New Zealand Government
"The state of Pacific tuna fisheries is the key issue on the table," Fisheries Minister Jim Anderton said today at the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Committee annual meeting being held in Wellington. More >>
Young smokers want to quit – new funding will help
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 9:56 am | New Zealand Government
Latest research indicates that most young smokers would be non-smokers if given the chance, Associate Health Minister Damien O'Connor says. Today marks World Smokefree Day and the focus in New Zealand is on creating a smokefree future for young Kiwis. More >>
NZ ranks highly on first Global Peace Index
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 9:34 am | New Zealand Government
Prime Minister Helen Clark today said New Zealand's long history of working towards peace and security has been recognised with its 2nd place ranking on the inaugural Global Peace Index launched in London overnight. More >>
Harcourts should compensate Ottaways
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 12:51 am | New Zealand Government
Associate Justice Minister Clayton Cosgrove said today he was stunned to learn that New Zealand's largest real estate company, Harcourts, last night rewarded agent Shaun Cosgrave for the second time with some top industry awards. More >>
New telecommunications commissioner appointed
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 12:35 am | New Zealand Government
Dr Ross Patterson has been appointed the Telecommunications Commissioner and a member of the Commerce Commission for a period of five years starting 12 July 2007, says Communications Minister David Cunliffe. He will take over the role from the current ... More >>
Wireless broadband spectrum auction in December
Thursday, 31 May 2007, 12:34 am | New Zealand Government
The government will auction spectrum in both the 2.3 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands in December for nationwide and regional broadband wireless services, including WiMAX. More >>
Cullen: Annual International CEO Forum, Melbourne
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 3:55 pm | New Zealand Government
When you consider we have experienced the longest economic expansion in 30 years, you have good grounds share in the confidence about the future of New Zealand's economy. More >>
Comment on reports involving Mercury Energy
Wednesday, 30 May 2007, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Government
State Owned Enterprises and Acting Energy Minister Trevor Mallard said he was extremely concerned about reports of the tragic death of a Mangere, Auckland resident, following the disconnection of power to her home by a contractor employed by Mercury Energy. More >>
