Enzed Energy, the first explorer to be awarded a new petroleum exploration permit since the repeal of the offshore exploration ban, has lodged a second application targeting the promising Toutouwai ...

A proposed reduction to flight passenger security levies will generate millions of dollars in annual savings for the aviation sector and meets the Government’s commitment to reduce levies once the ...

The Coalition Government continues to back regional air services with an investment in Bay of Plenty-based Sunair, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and Associate Transport Minister James ...

Pharmac and Health New Zealand are increasing the number of funded medicines community pharmacies can provide from today, Associate Health Minister David Seymour and Health Minister Simeon Brown say.

The Coalition Government has agreed to regulate white and orange hydrogen through the Natural Environment Act framework, providing a clearer pathway for industry to explore and develop the emerging ...

The Government has passed legislation to speed up access to new agricultural compounds and veterinary medicines by cutting unnecessary regulatory duplication while maintaining New Zealand's high ...

An independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services has been released today, alongside new initiatives that respond directly to its findings, Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey ...

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed the release of Tourism Industry Aotearoa's Tourism 2050 strategy. “The strategy will contribute to ongoing conversations about the future of ...

Council rates increases will be capped at 4 per cent as the Government moves to help keep rates affordable for households and businesses, Local Government Minister Simon Watts says. “For too long, ...

Businesses will now have certainty around their climate change obligations with legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in ...

The Government will strengthen infrastructure funding settings to ensure the costs of growth from incoming Fast-track developments can be recovered, Housing and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop ...

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a new round of sanctions targeting individuals and entities supporting Russia's illegal war against Ukraine. Today’s sanctions package targets 33 ...