Conservation Minister Steve Chadwick today announced the establishment of a new marine reserve on Wellington's scenic south coast.

Round two of the four-year government funding initiative to kick-start the deployment of marine energy generation devices in New Zealand opens today.

31 July 2008 - The new educational website 'Asia Knowledge' was launched today at Wadestown School in Wellington by Education and Ethnic Affairs Minister Chris Carter.

31 July 2008 - Sport and Recreation Minister Clayton Cosgrove has today launched an innovative business and sport initiative which goes well beyond the traditional sport sponsorship model.

31 July 2008 - Independent MP Gordon Copeland today stated that Minister of Conservation Steve Chadwick's comments around the safety of 1080 when dropped from the air are misleading.

31 July 2008 - The Green Party has obtained photos of the mature rainforest trees felled by Transit last week, which show they were not rotten and dangerous, and should never have been removed from the protected World Heritage site they grew in.

31 July 2008 - "The signing of the Terms of Negotiation is a significant milestone for both Ngai Tūhoe and the Crown.

31 July 2008 - Consumers will soon see new labelling on children's nightwear available for sale, announced Consumer Affairs Minister Judith Tizard today. New regulations become effective from today so retailers may use new labels on stock.

31 July 2008 - Kiwi Party leader Larry Baldock reiterated the party's resolve to end the aerial application of 1080 as means of possum control.

31 July 2008 - Thanks to a grant of up to $784,892 from the Lottery Significant Projects Fund, Nelson will soon have a new multi-sport, indoor stadium. The grant was made to the Saxton Field Sports Stadium Society and will fund the completion of the new facility.