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17 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Tougher sentences for sexual offending

National will continue to ensure there are real consequences for crime by abolishing good character assessments at sentencing for all sexual offending, National’s Justice Spokesperson Paul

15 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Ensuring Treaty references are consistent

The Government has agreed to amend 19 pieces of legislation to ensure references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi are clear and consistent, Justice

15 May 2026Chris Bishop

Statutory guidance issued to help protect Kiwis’ rights

The Minister for Regulation and the Attorney‑General have today issued joint statutory guidance to support consistent application of the Regulatory Standards Act 2025 (the Act) across

14 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Move-on orders legislation introduced

The Government has introduced legislation today which provides Police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public

12 May 2026Paul Goldsmith

Government brings certainty to climate change tort law

The Government is clarifying climate change laws to provide businesses with certainty around their obligations, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Ongoing litigation in the High Court,

7 May 2026Chris Penk

Frigate project progress key for maritime security

The Government is progressing work to replace the Royal New Zealand Navy’s aging frigates as part of broader efforts to strengthen New Zealand’s Defence capability, Defence

30 Apr 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Additional tools to go after fraudsters

Legislation which provides the Serious Fraud Office with more powers to go after criminals has passed first reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and

29 Apr 2026Simeon Brown · Mark Mitchell

Cracking down on nitrous oxide misuse

The Government is taking further steps to tighten controls on nitrous oxide to reduce harm and curb its illegitimate use, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Police

21 Mar 2026Mark Mitchell · Tama Potaka · 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.

5 Mar 2026Judith Collins

New Zealand consular response in Middle East

The Government continues to explore all options for assisting New Zealanders stranded by conflict in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith

26 Feb 2026Judith Collins

Kiwi drones to boost Defence capability

Innovative Kiwi drones will be trialled by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to strengthen capability while growing local industry, Defence Minister Judith Collins announced today.

26 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Fewer victims of crime, more police on the beat

A tough on crime approach and a near doubling of police foot patrols have driven a huge drop in the number of victims of violent crime

25 Feb 2026Mark Mitchell

Soft-on-crime Labour puts public safety last

Labour has today confirmed they haven’t learned anything from when crime spiralled out of control under their watch, National’s Police Spokesperson Mark Mitchell says. “After Carmel

22 Feb 2026Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

Move-on orders to target disorderly behaviour

The Government is providing police with the power to issue move-on orders as a tool to deal with disorderly behaviour in public places, Justice Minister Paul

16 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Electoral reforms pass final reading

The Government has passed legislation which helps ensure future elections are timely and efficient, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “While the core principles guiding our elections

15 Dec 2025Chris Bishop · Mark Mitchell

Roadside drug testing starts today

Drug-impaired drivers should expect consequences, with roadside drug testing starting today in the Wellington District before rolling out across the country, Transport Minister Chris Bishop and

4 Dec 2025Judith Collins

NZ announces $15m to support defence of Ukraine

Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have announced a $15 million contribution to a NATO and United States initiative to supply Ukraine with

3 Dec 2025Paul Goldsmith

Crimes Amendment Bill introduced

Criminals will soon face stronger penalties for attacking first responders, coward punches, human trafficking, and retail crime with the Government’s Crimes Amendment Bill being introduced, Justice