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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

27 Nov 2025Judith Collins

Inquiry into the Phillips children disappearance

Attorney-General Judith Collins has today announced a Public Inquiry will be held into the disappearance of the Phillips children. “The Inquiry will look into whether government

21 Nov 2025Paul Goldsmith · Mark Mitchell

38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime as gang laws mark one year

The Government is tracking well ahead of its violent crime reduction target as it today marks one year since its tough gang laws came into effect,

19 Nov 2025Paul Goldsmith

Stalkers to face full force of the law

Stalking will become a criminal offence punishable by up to five years in prison, following legislation passing its final reading in Parliament today, Justice Minister Paul

9 Nov 2025Paul Goldsmith

Action plan to combat methamphetamine harm

The Government has agreed to a bold and comprehensive action plan to combat methamphetamine harm in New Zealand, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says. “Meth is a

23 Oct 2025Paul Goldsmith

Civil disputes to become quicker and cheaper

The financial jurisdiction of the Disputes Tribunal will soon double, making civil cases quicker and more affordable for thousands of New Zealanders, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith