Wellington, Oct 14 NZPA - APN News & Media Ltd, owner of The New Zealand Herald newspaper, has appointed a former Telecom New Zealand executive as chief executive officer and named New Zealand accountant John Harvey to its board after calls for board renewal.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, July 1 NZPA - "I was not pushed," Police Commissioner Howard Broad says. He announced last night he would not be seeking a second term. Today he shot down media reports that he was forced out.

By Kate Chapman of NZPA Wellington, July 1 NZPA - "I was not pushed," Police Commissioner Howard Broad says. He announced last night he would not be seeking a second term. Today he shot down media reports that he was forced out.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Police Minister Judith Collins thanked outgoing Police Commissioner Howard Broad for his "considerable contribution" in the position. Mr Broad announced last night that he would not seek a second term of office when his term ends next April.

Wellington, June 9 NZPA - The President of the Court of Appeal, Sir William Young, has been appointed a judge of the Supreme Court. The new Court of Appeal president will be Mark O'Regan. Attorney-General Chris Finlayson announced the appointments today.

Wellington, Feb 24 NZPA - New Green MP Gareth Hughes used his maiden speech in Parliament today to talk about his environmental passions and take a swipe at the major parties for what he considers environmentally destructive and unsustainable policies.

Wellington, May 20 NZPA - The Labour Party has organised a youth jobs summit that will discuss ways to tackle rising unemployment in the 15-24 year age group.