The opening of the new pedestrian bridge at Glen Innes train station today marks a step forward in replacing rail level crossings to unlock the benefits of City Rail Link, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop and Auckland Minister Simon Watts. New pedestrian bridges at Te Mahia and Takanini will also be completed over the coming […]

The Government is making a contribution of $50,000 to the Kaikōura Mayoral Relief Fund, Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell announced today. “Kaikōura was hard hit by heavy rainfall in early July, resulting in widespread flooding, landslides, road closures and damage to homes and infrastructure. “My thoughts are with everyone who was impacted. […]

In what is regarded as the largest sporting event in history, FIFA World Cup 2026™ showcased American exceptionalism for the whole world to see, shattering records in the process. The Department of Homeland Security was instrumental in this success, working with its components, interagency partners, and state and local law enforcement to deliver a safe […]

The Department of War today announced the publication of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 update to the list of foreign institutions engaging in problematic activities, as required by Section 1286 of the FY19 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This update is a vital component of the Department’s ongoing mission to highlight and counter unauthorized technology […]

Today, the Department of War (DoW) announced a historic up to 10-year, near $7 billion Enterprise Software Agreement (ESA) with Oracle, further advancing the Arsenal of Freedom. Negotiated by the Department of the Navy, this first-ever, direct award contract with Oracle for the Department’s on-premises Oracle usage serves to consolidate licensing and will improve visibility […]

Today, the U.S. Department of Education’s (the Department’s) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced significant deregulatory actions to ensure equal educational opportunities and treatment for students across the country. In accordance with Executive Order 14281, the Department is rescinding several disparate-impact provisions from the Department’s regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 […]

In a historic action to degrade narco-terrorism, the United States is sanctioning over 50 Mexican individuals and entities linked to Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG) – striking at critical leadership of one of the most violent and dangerous narco-terrorist organizations in our Hemisphere. These sanctions disrupt a wide range of CJNG’s criminal and terrorist […]