The Finance and Expenditure Committee's own report on its examination of the Reserve Bank's June monetary policy statement simply underlines the sheer irresponsibility of the committee in not proceeding with an inquiry into bank profits, says Labour finance spokesperson David

Labour today welcomed news that the National Government is going ahead with the introduction of folic acid to bread, Labour Health spokesperson Ruth Dyson says.

The Government has given a boost to projects aimed at bringing the world of information, computers and technology to people who are digitally disadvantaged.

Prime Minister John Key's visit to Samoa has furthered advanced the unique "Treaty of Friendship" relationship between Samoa and New Zealand.

New Zealand's economy and biologically-based primary industries have been placed at higher risk as a result of the latest cuts in staff at Biosecurity NZ, Labour Biosecurity spokesperson Damien O'Connor says.

The confirmed number of New Zealand deaths from Novel Influenza A is now five - up two from the three announced over the weekend.

Christchurch, July 8 NZPA - Murder accused Clayton Robert Weatherston took the stand today, revealing he was a top student at school, albeit an overly nervous one.

Wellington, July 8 NZPA - An elderly man jailed for historic sex charges against young boys is seeking to get his sentence cut.Neville Earnest Hearling, then 76, from Wanganui, was sentenced in March to three years and three months in

Wellington, July 8 NZPA - Convicted double murderer John Barlow has lost his final bid to have his convictions overturned, as the Privy Council in London ruled against his appeal today.

Wellington, July 9 NZPA - John Barlow will finish his jail term as a convicted double murderer rather than an innocent man, after the Privy Council in London quashed his last appeal bid.

The Australian Animal Welfare Strategy has asked the University of Sydney to conduct a working dog survey. Completing the survey will take less than 10 minutes and the information will be helpful for guiding animal welfare policies. The survey is...

Dingo researcher Ben Allen from South Australia sent me this lovely shot, warning of the occupational hazards of working in remote Australia. Where's President Obama when he's really needed?

Wait wait wait... I with Michael Scott?!

It's an extract from Buzz Adrin's book Magnificent Desolation: The Long Journey Home from the Moon. I really need to get the book. Those few paragraphs there are riveting. I can't even fathom the bravery of those guys.

Whoa! Way cool .

Ecological, Maori and legal issues around urban restoration are on the agenda at a Waikato University workshop.