The Devonport-Takapuna Local Board is starting 2012 as it means to go on - reaching out to its communities to meet locals face-to-face, understand their issues and seek their views.

A ceremony to rebury the remains of a New Zealand soldier was held at Messines Ridge British Cemetery near Ieper, Belgium on Friday 3 February.

The Government should be prepared to do all it can, including considering law changes along the model of the United Kingdom, to stop the illegal practice of forced marriages, says Labour's Women Affairs spokesperson Sue Moroney.

The role of NZ on Air is back in the spotlight with intense public scrutiny expected over the appointment of its new chair, and questions about its ability to perform its statutory functions being raised, says Labour's Broadcasting spokesperson Clare Curran.

The number of people on benefits in New Zealand remained relatively steady over the last month says Social Development Minister Paula Bennett.

A new advertising campaign that hits television screens on Sunday highlights new consequences for people that refuse to pay fines and reparation, Courts Minister Chester Borrows says.

The flood of Kiwis voting no confidence in the National-led NZ economy continues to rise, Labour's Economic Development Spokesperson David Cunliffe says.

Gary Cross, Head of Trade and Supply Chain, at HSBC New Zealand says: "2012 marks the fourth anniversary of the signing of the Free Trade Agreement with China and the auspicious Year of the Dragon, so it is fitting that we now have a formal strategy in place to double trade between the two countr

The '1,000 days campaign' calls for increased, and more effective, investment in the early years of a child's life - the first 1000 days.

Waitangi Day should be a time when we come together as a nation to celebrate our cultural diversity and everything that's so great about New Zealand, says Labour Leader David Shearer.