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Government injects GP locums into rural practices

Wednesday, 12 January 2005, 12:16 am | New Zealand Government

GP services in many of the country's hot spots have been guaranteed this summer, with over 45 rural practitioners benefiting from a government-funded locum scheme. More >>

Government signals crackdown on car theft

Wednesday, 12 January 2005, 12:03 am | New Zealand Government

Justice Minister Phil Goff today launched the government's Vehicle Crime Reduction Programme, the major features of which are the introduction of universal fitting of immobilisers and use of Whole of Vehicle Marking on newly imported cars and light ... More >>

Six new World Heritage sites proposed in NZ

Tuesday, 11 January 2005, 2:57 pm | New Zealand Government

Napier's art deco historic precinct and Farewell Spit are on a list of six new places around New Zealand suggested as possible new World Heritage sites, Conservation Minister Chris Carter announced today. More >>

Memorial Day for victims of tsunami

Tuesday, 11 January 2005, 12:04 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the government is designating Sunday 16 January as a Memorial Day for New Zealanders to remember the victims of the Boxing Day tsunami in southern and south east Asia. More >>

Public consultation on drowning

Monday, 10 January 2005, 4:42 pm | New Zealand Government

ACC Minister Ruth Dyson is encouraging people to make submissions on two draft strategies released today to prevent drowning and falls. More >>

NZ to help Thais with forensic work

Monday, 10 January 2005, 4:24 pm | New Zealand Government

The government is to provide Thai authorities with a New Zealand-developed victim identification software package to help identify victims of the Boxing Day tsunami, Foreign Minister Phil Goff announced today. More >>

Goff welcomes successful Palestinian election

Monday, 10 January 2005, 4:23 pm | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff today welcomed the successful completion of the Palestinian Authority's Presidential election but warned the election was only one step towards a lasting resolution of the Arab-Israel conflict. More >>

NZ deploys more personnel for tsunami relief work

Monday, 10 January 2005, 10:01 am | New Zealand Government

NZ deploys more personnel for tsunami relief work New Zealand has this weekend deployed three more groups of personnel to assist in the tsunami disaster relief effort, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Defence Minister Mark Burton. More >>

Biosecurity ministerial advisory group appointed

Monday, 10 January 2005, 12:33 am | New Zealand Government

Thirteen people will form the newly-established Biosecurity Ministerial Advisory Committee, Biosecurity Minister Jim Sutton said today. More >>

New Officers Helping Kiwis Returning From Tsunami

Friday, 7 January 2005, 9:30 am | New Zealand Government

At New Zealand's main International Airports, Victim Support volunteers are working alongside Customs officers to provide a helpful and personal response to those returning from Asia. More >>

Tsunami: New Zealand increases support

Wednesday, 5 January 2005, 10:23 am | New Zealand Government

Prime Minister Helen Clark said today that the government is lifting New Zealand's contribution to immediate humanitarian relief for tsunami-stricken parts of Asia. More >>

Manawatu PHO completes nationwide coverage

Tuesday, 4 January 2005, 3:37 pm | New Zealand Government

The formation today of a large Primary Health Organisation in Manawatu means all major centres in New Zealand are now covered by the new organisations, says Health Minister Annette King. More >>

Goff to visit Phuket, Jakarta

Tuesday, 4 January 2005, 10:57 am | New Zealand Government

Foreign Minister Phil Goff leaves for Phuket tomorrow morning to meet New Zealanders engaged in tsunami relief and body identification work. More >>

Government to fund helicopter for Aceh relief

Monday, 3 January 2005, 9:39 am | New Zealand Government

Government to fund helicopter for Aceh relief Foreign Minister Phil Goff has welcomed the development of a New Zealand private-public sector partnership to deliver immediate assistance to areas devastated by the Asian tsunami. More >>

NZ medical team deployed to Indonesia

Saturday, 1 January 2005, 8:05 pm | New Zealand Government

NZ medical team deployed to Indonesia New Zealand will contribute urgent medical assistance in response to the crisis caused by the catastrophic impact of the earthquake and tsunami in Aceh province, Indonesia, says Foreign Minister Phil Goff and Defence ... More >>

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