Wellington, March 15 NZPA - The Government is taking security at next year's Rugby World Cup very seriously and it will be very different to the way provincial games are handled, Prime Minister John Key says.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - Police Minister Judith Collins turned her wrath on the Sunday Star-Times newspaper today, for sending "terrorists" to Super 14 rugby games in a supposed bid to test security ahead of the 2011 World Cup.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - A "stunt" at weekend Super 14 rugby matches where people dressed as terrorists have been slammed by Police Minister Judith Collins.

Wellington, March 2 NZPA - Cabinet will soon discuss law changes to strengthen penalties for assaulting police officers, Police Minister Judith Collins says.

Wellington, Feb 26 NZPA - Prison staff are getting a $3.6 million package of safety equipment to help them deal with dangerous situations. Corrections Minister Judith Collins said today they were also being given special communication and de-escalation training.

Wellington, Feb 25 NZPA - Prison staff are being given body armour, spit hoods and batons so they are equipped to manage hostile situations, Parliament was told today.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Feb 23 NZPA - A bill implementing the ACT-National three strikes violent crime policy has been condemned by Justice Ministry officials, but their minister Simon Power says there are measures to ensure it is not unjust.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA Wellington, Feb 23 NZPA - Air New Zealand boss Rob Fyfe has accused police of intentionally setting out to undermine confidence in the airline.

Wellington, Feb 22 NZPA - Government officials will use a report from police about increases in acts of violence against its staff to investigate ways to try and curb the problem.

By Maggie Tait of NZPA