Wellington, Aug 10 NZPA - A planned new law should severely curtail road user charge (RUC) evasion, conservatively estimated at $30 million a year, says a partner of accounting firm Grant Thornton.

Wellington, May 31 NZPA - A recently introduced drugged-driving law has been effective with over 100 drivers charged as a result, says Transport Minister Stephen Joyce.

Wellington, May 5 NZPA - The Government remains committed to interest-free student loans but needs to take significant steps to reduce the spiralling costs and use of the scheme, Tertiary Education Minister Stephen Joyce says.

Wellington, March 31 NZPA - The Government will look at using regulation similar to Australia's in a proposal to make it mandatory to have security cameras in the majority of New Zealand taxis.

Wellington, March 22 NZPA - Former prime minister Jim Bolger will be replaced as chairman of NZ Post late in the year by former finance minister Michael Cullen, it was reported tonight.

Wellington, March 12 NZPA - The Government has moved quickly to appease pensioners concerned their SuperGold card privileges may be eroded because of the scheme's escalating costs.

Wellington, Feb 23 NZPA - The Government says it has little ability to intervene over Telecom's XT network problems but has made it clear to the company how concerning the issues are becoming.

Wellington, Jan 25 NZPA - The New Zealand Maritime Union fears overseas trade could be in jeopardy unless the Government intervenes in the ports and maritime sector.

Wellington, Dec 18 NZPA - Telecom is asking Communications Minister Stephen Joyce to allow it to make a "small number" of changes to its undertakings on operational separation to allow it flexibility on ultra fast broadband (UFB).

Wellington, Aug 6 NZPA - The Tauranga Eastern Link, a four-lane motorway, may be tolled so it can be built sooner. The New Zealand Transport Agency started consultation on the idea today.