The Māori Electoral Option gives New Zealanders of Māori descent the opportunity to choose whether they want to be on the Māori Electoral Roll or the General Electoral Roll when they vote in the next two General Elections.

Updated 8 August, 9am NZ time: There was a brief eruption from Mt Tongariro in the central North Island just before midnight on 6 August, New Zealand time.

From 1 March 2011, New Zealanders and New Zealand entities must register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade if they intend to do any business with Iran.

Full details of the Iran business registration requirement are available on the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade website.