Wellington, July 21 NZPA - The 69-year-old man with Parkinson's disease and possible dementia who was charged with assault after grabbing the breasts of a woman in his care home would be excused from trial if he was found to have a mental impairment, Police and Corrections Minister Judith Collins

Wellington, July 2 NZPA - Labour is angry the law and order select committee chaired by National MP Sandra Goudie has not included its dissenting view in two reports, following a protest walkout of the committee by Opposition MPs this week.

Wellington, June 30 NZPA - Opposition MPs staged a walkout at a parliamentary committee today in a protest against the conduct of the chairwoman, National MP Sandra Goudie.

Wellington, June 16 NZPA - High retention of police staff through the recession has led to some police districts exceeding targeted staff numbers, but numbers are falling back into line, Police Minister Judith Collins says.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, June 2 NZPA - The sale of Kiwibank remains a live issue after Prime Minister John Key refused to rule it out when pressed in Parliament today.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, June 2 NZPA - State Owned Enterprises Minister Simon Power says he has not requested or received any advice about selling off Kiwibank.

Wellington, June 1 NZPA - The Government's proposal to sell off stakes in state assets could be implemented by selling shares to Kiwisaver funds, says the head of a big investment company.

Wellington, May 25 NZPA - If the Government sells state-owned assets they will end up in foreign hands, the Labour Party says.

Wellington, May 24 NZPA - National will have a clear position on whether it will sell off state-owned assets but needs to "kick the tyres" around first, Prime Minister John Key says.

Wellington, May 23 NZPA - The Government has not done any work on part-floating state owned enterprises (SOEs) Finance Minister Bill English said today, but the opposition believes otherwise.