Police has published its sixth review of activity following enactment of the Crimes (Substituted s59) Amendment Act 2007.

This review covers the period 24th June 2009 to 22 December 2009.

Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) was awarded an initial 10-year contract valued at more than $100 million by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to provide its Army with warehousing and repair services.

The focus on the Wellington region's readiness for Rugby World Cup 2011 was given a high-profile boost today, with the launch of WellingtonNZ2011.com, a new online portal or one-stop-shop for anyone wanting to know anything about RWC 2011 in the region.

Wellington, Feb 8 NZPA - Police Commissioner Howard Broad has thanked Wellington's rugby players for their part in tackling domestic violence.

Over the next ten months the hunt is on for highway heroes on New Zealand roads.

The National Government slashed 73 road policing vehicles in 2009 --- and is still not even halfway toward its target reduction in the overall police fleet, says Labour transport safety spokesperson Darien Fenton.

The Independent Police Conduct Authority's inquiry into Police handling of child abuse cases will cover all of New Zealand, the Authority said today.

Nine new panel members have been appointed to the Human Rights Review Tribunal, Justice Minister Simon Power announced today.

Those appointed are:

* Gavin Cook, JP - of North Shore, served as a panel member of the tribunal from 1999-2005.

Health Minister Tony Ryall has announced that Mr Rea Wikaira is the new chair of the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), and there are two new board members.

Swift work from Wellington Police in liaison with Australian authorities has led to the arrest in Sydney today of a man sought in relation to an attempted robbery and bomb threat incident in Wellington earlier this month.