A Cabinet document reveals that Associate Corrections Minister Pita Sharples was deliberately not consulted on the Government's three strikes policy, says Labour Law and Order spokesperson Clayton Cosgrove.

Veterans' Affairs Minister Judith Collins today paid tribute to the Kiwi troops who fought at the third battle of Monte Cassino, which began 66 years ago today.

Wellington, March 14 NZPA - The Sunday Star-Times is standing by an investigation it ran involving sending reporters into Super 14 rugby matches last weekend carrying fake bombs.

A newspaper stunt at major provincial rugby games last weekend could easily have resulted in matches being called off and stadiums evacuated, Police Minister Judith Collins said.

Police Minister Judith Collins today welcomed the 200th additional Police officer to Counties-Manukau, and said that extra Police in the district were having a positive impact on crime.

The Government's promise to put 300 Police officers on the beat in Counties-Manukau by the end of 2010 is well on the way to being fulfilled, with the district's 200th recruit now lining up for duty, Prime Minister John Key said today.

NORML President Phil Saxby today called on Police Minister Judith Collins to restore public respect for law enforcement by calling an armistice in this country's prolonged "war on drugs".

Corrections Minister Judith Collins today launched a $3.6 million package of safety equipment and training designed to make Corrections staff safer at work.

Judith Collins says that respect for the law must be rebuilt after yet another Officer was attacked by a driver being breathalyser, and his thug passengers. No wonder Police say they have fears about the roadside impairment testing of drug drivers. Taser versus tweaker?

The Minister Responsible for the Serious Fraud Office, Judith Collins, today said it is crucial the SFO rebuilds its capabilities after years of political neglect.