Wellington, Sept 2 NZPA - The Government will continue to address concerns about rising costs and a diminishing level of care in the home support sector, says Associate Health Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Wellington, Aug 19 NZPA - Joan Withers has been named deputy chairman of Television New Zealand (TVNZ) and advertising agency guru Roger MacDonnell is joining the board.

Wellington, July 22 NZPA - Information about how popular publicly funded shows on television and radio is now on the Culture and Heritage Ministry's website.

Wellington, July 6 NZPA - A staff shake-up at TVNZ will put more focus on editing and packaging at the expense of the analysis and journalistic groundwork that should be expected from a state-owned broadcaster, says Labour's broadcasting spokesman Brendon Burns.

Wellington, July 6 NZPA - Work will start this summer on eight new cycle trails which will cover 1700km when they are completed, the Ministry of Tourism announced today.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Tourism figures for international visitors will hit 3 million in the next seven years, the Tourism Ministry forecasts.

Wellington, July 1 NZPA - Asylum seekers who fail to be accepted by Australia will find it difficult to have another go in New Zealand after the countries signed an agreement to share fingerprints.

Wellington, June 21 NZPA - Chief Censor Bill Hastings has been appointed a District Court judge and will head the new Immigration and Protection Tribunal, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson announced today.

Wellington, June 17 NZPA - Drinking the water or even breathing the air are risky, according to politicians in Parliament today.

Wellington, June 16 NZPA - Immigration rules that cover religious workers are being reviewed, the Government said today.