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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 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.

A new joint release is available from Hon Tama Potaka and Hon Andrew Hoggard.

Bird flu work steps up - second case confirmed

Work on the ground will step up after confirmation today a single Kāhu, swamp harrier hawk, which was found in the Wairarapa, is the second bird in New Zealand confirmed to have H5 bird flu, says Biosecurity Min

A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

New Zealand hosts Pacific leaders

Foreign Minister Winston Peters will meet Pacific counterparts from Niue, Fiji and Samoa in Auckland today.

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 Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Marsden Point Rail Link progresses

Minister for Rail Winston Peters has welcomed KiwiRail identification of three potential construction partners for delivering the ‘design sprint’ needed for the Government to proceed with funding a

A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

New Zealand and Cook Islands sign Defence & Security Declaration

New Zealand and the Cook Islands have signed a Defence & Security Declaration in Rarotonga today, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced.

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 release is available from Hon Scott Simpson.

New trans-Tasman standards agreement signed

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

Review commissioned of ManageMyHealth cyber security breach

Health Minister Simeon Brown has commissioned the Ministry of Health to review the response to a ManageMyHealth cyber security breach involving patient information.

A new release is available from Hon Simon Watts.

Government to wind down Green Investment Finance

The Government has announced the New Zealand Green Investment Finance (NZGIF) will stop making new investments and will wind down its existing portfolio, Climate Change Minister Simon Watts says.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.

Appointments to the NZTA Board

Transport Minister Chris Bishop has today announced the reappointment of David Smol and the appointments of Lana Stockman, Steve Haszard and Murdo Beattie to the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) Board.

A new release is available from Rt Hon Winston Peters.

Asia regional meetings conclude amid international turbulence

Navigating global turbulence and disruption has been a major theme of high-level regional talks in Manila this week, Foreign Minister Winston Peters says.

A new release is available from Hon James Meager.

Building the future of sika deer herd management

New Zealand’s valued sika deer in the Kaimanawa and Kaweka Forest Parks have been designated as the North Island’s first ever Herd of Special Interest (HOSI).

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

New Chair for Electricity Authority

John Harbord has been appointed Chair of the Electricity Authority for a three-year term, effective immediately, Energy Minister Simeon Brown says.

A new release is available from Hon Todd McClay.

NZ-India FTA already boosting exports

New Zealand exporters are seeing major gains in India as demand grows for high-quality Kiwi products before the New Zealand-India Free Trade Agreement even comes into force.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Penk.

Defence Minister to attend NATO Summit

Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, for NATO Summit events and engagements with overseas counterparts.

A new release is available from Hon Shane Jones.

Three-month closure for Kaikōura rock lobster

A three-month closure for the rock lobster fishery in the Kaikoura Marine Area will keep the fishery sustainable and prepare it for the peak fishing season, Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says.

A new release is available from Hon Simeon Brown.

New acute care and cancer treatment services for Dargaville

Dargaville residents now have better access to healthcare closer to home, with new acute care and local cancer treatment available in the community, Health Minister Simeon Brown says.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Bishop.

Extending the Waikato Expressway

The extension of the Waikato Expressway will make travel safer, faster and more reliable, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Penk.

Defence Minister to visit Singapore for global security conference

Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Singapore this week to attend the Shangri-La Dialogue, an international security conference focused on issues confronting the Indo-Pacific region.

A new release is available from Hon Casey Costello.

Funding for new tools to beef up border security

Budget 2026 is making a significant investment in Customs’ equipment and people to better protect New Zealand’s borders and to stop illegal drugs and organised crime.

A new release is available from Hon Matt Doocey.

Doocey to lead delegation to Australia

Minister for Mental Health and Associate Minister of Health Matt Doocey will today travel to Australia to attend the Digital Health Festival 2026 in Melbourne and visit mental health commissions across Australia.

A new release is available from Hon Chris Penk.

First Kiwi Space Activators announced

Space Minister Chris Penk today announced the first recipients of the Kiwi Space Activator, a pilot programme helping to move novel space technology from the lab to the skies.