Nathan Guy
PM says meat logjam in China could be resolved this week
The Prime Minister says the logjam of New Zealand meat on China's wharves could be resolved this week. Audio
Agriculture minister puts drought cost at a billion dollars
The Primary Industries Minister, Nathan Guy, estimates the economic cost of the drought is so far a billion dollars. Audio
Government declares drought for Northland
The Government has declared a drought in Northland with other regions probably to follow. Audio
Minister confident visas for Chinese travellers won't be abused
The Immigration Minister says he's satisfied a deal with China Southern Airlines to fast-track visas for wealthy Chinese travellers won't compromise the integrity of New Zealand's immigration system. Audio
A crackdown on people smugglers and asylum seekers
The Government's tightening the border controls with a law change allowing for the mass detention of illegal asylum seekers. Audio
New Zealand planning for Gallipoli centenary in early stages
Three years out from the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign, the planning in New Zealand for the anniversary is - in contrast to Australia - still in its early stages. Audio
Thousands in NZ and Gallipoli once again pay tribute
Thousands of New Zealanders paid their respect to fallen soldiers and service people on ANZAC day, nearly one hundred years after the allies landed on the beaches of Gallipoli. Speaks to the Turkish… Audio
Government help unlikely if Chatham shipping firm fails
The Government says it won't intervene if one of the two shipping companies servicing the Chatham Islands goes out of business. Audio
Nathan Guy speaks to media about Aaron Farmer's case
An autistic Christchurch man wrongfully imprisoned for rape has today received a formal apology from the Crown as well as 350-thousand dollars in compensation. Audio
Licensing system introduced for bouncers
An operating license is being introduced for all crowd controllers and personal guards - including bouncers - but the new system won't come into play until after the Rugby World Cup. Audio