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A new release is available from Hon Andrew Hoggard.

H5 bird flu confirmed in New Zealand

New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu today after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington, says Biosecurity

A new release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC.

Open letter to the people of New Zealand

To the patients, students and families affected by this week’s planned strike,

A new release is available from Hon Paul Goldsmith.

New offence for demonstrations outside homes

The Government is introducing a new offence for engaging in disruptive demonstrations outside private homes, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.

Fixing the basics with a statutory spring clean

More than 150 outdated and obsolete laws are likely to be repealed as part of the Government’s statutory spring clean, Attorney-General Chris Bishop says.

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A new release is available from Hon Andrew Hoggard.

Fruit fly response a success

The latest Oriental fruit fly detection controls in Papatoetoe have been lifted from today thanks to a swift biosecurity response, says Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard.

A new release is available from Hon Nicola Willis.

1 April boost for superannuitants, families and other Kiwis

Superannuitants, working families, students and beneficiaries are among the New Zealanders who will receive additional support from 1 April, as conflict in the Middle East continues to impact Kiwi wallets, Finan

A new joint release is available from Hon Mark Mitchell, Hon Tama Potaka and Hon Simon Watts.

Government orders review of Dog Control Act

The Government has ordered a comprehensive review of the Dog Control Act to crack down on roaming and uncontrolled dogs, following a number of horrific attacks.

A new joint release is available from Rt Hon Christopher Luxon and Rt Hon Winston Peters.

NZ Government Statement on Iran

New Zealand has consistently condemned Iran’s nuclear programme, its destabilising activities in the region and elsewhere, and its repression of its own people.

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A new joint release is available from Hon Simeon Brown and Hon Matt Doocey.

More graduate doctors set to train on the West Coast

The West Coast will benefit from a stronger, home-grown rural health workforce, with a newly coordinated rural hospital medicine and specialist GP training programme officially starting today, Health Minister Si

A new release is available from Hon Dr Shane Reti.

NZ and US deepen Antarctic science partnership

New joint research initiatives focused on climate and ecosystem change expand on the long-standing collaboration between New Zealand and the United States on Antarctic science and logistics, says Science, Innovation a

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

AI scribe to speed up emergency care for patients

An artificial intelligence (AI) scribe tool will be rolled out to 1000 doctors and frontline staff working in emergency departments across the country, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

A new joint release is available from Hon Simeon Brown, Hon Erica Stanford and Hon Judith Collins KC.

Strike unfair, unproductive and unnecessary

Tomorrow’s proposed strike is unfair, unproductive and unnecessary and should be called off, Public Service Minister Judith Collins says.

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

More Kiwis receiving surgery as Elective Boost exceeds first target

The Government has exceeded its first Elective Boost target, delivering more than 16,000 additional procedures so far and reducing wait times for patients, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

A new speech is available from Hon Scott Simpson.

Speech: Competition Law and Policy Institute of New Zealand Conference 2025

In Government, we’re busy working to grow our economy – and this includes improving competition settings.

A new release is available from Hon Judith Collins KC.

New rules for ground-based space infrastructure

New legislation to deter foreign interference and protect New Zealand’s national interests and national security will be in place for operators of ground-based space infrastructure (GBSI) by July, Space Min

A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.

New Zealand and Switzerland agree trade discussions

New Zealand and Switzerland have today agreed to establish a Trade and Investment Dialogue to explore an agreement on trade, economic security, e-commerce, investment and sustainability.

A new release is available from Rt Hon Christopher Luxon.

NZ to explore joining Fiji-Australia defence alliance

New Zealand will engage with Australia and Fiji on the possibility of joining the Ocean of Peace Alliance, the Government has announced.

A new release is available from Hon Nicole McKee.

Crypto ATMs to get guardrails, not the guillotine

The Government will not proceed with a blanket legislative ban on crypto ATMs, instead taking a targeted and proportionate approach to reducing the criminal misuse of virtual assets.

A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.

Gisborne Crisis Recovery Café opens

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey today officially opened Gisborne’s new Crisis Recovery Café.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.

Construction contract awarded for permanent SH39 Mangati Bridge

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that a construction contract has been awarded by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to Oxcon for the two-lane replacement of the Mangati Bridge on State Highway 39 (SH

A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.

Design contract awarded for new Pekatahi Bridge

Transport Minister Chris Bishop announced today that a design contract has been awarded by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) to Beca for the two-lane replacement of the State Highway 2 (SH2) Pekatahi Bridge in