Bamboozled by the Budget? Here's all the highlights explained.

The bombshell news was confirmed by Meka Whaitiri this morning.

Labour Minister has now joined Te Pāti Māori: “Effective immediately”.

Two of former PM Jacinda Ardern's staff did not handle the email satisfactorily.

Nash earlier posted a response to his dismissal on Facebook.

Nash set to make future plans clear later this morning

Up to 1800 are expected to seek temporary accommodation while homes are rebuilt.

A $25 million pool will give grants of up to $40,000 to businesses - more help on the way.

PM makes first election year announcement today.

Government moves to new phase of Covid-19 response.

NZ facing 'significant increase' in Covid cases due to the BA.5 variant - Bloomfield.

Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.

Bridges has skills and 'intellectual heft' needed for finance portfolio, Luxon says.

There have now been a total of 5000 cases in the Delta oubreak.

PM is visiting Whanganui, Hipkins and Bloomfield give Northland and vax rollout update.

PM to announce decisions on vaccine mandates for businesses.

Senior high school students will be back on college grounds from next week.

Three-step plan for Auckland begins on Tuesday night.

Today's cases include an MIQ worker and a primary school pupil.

New 'Delta 2' rules for gatherings and mask use being taken for a test drive from today.

Asked where the escapee went, Ayesha Verrall says it's a "priority for this evening".

The total number of cases in the outbreak has now gone over 500.

UMR poll has gap between left and right closing, Seymour extends lead over Collins.

PM's plan will include trial of home isolation for some travellers later this year.

PM to update on vaccine rollout progress ahead of her second jab in Hamilton.

The Janssen Covid vaccine only requires a single jab, NZ has secured 2 million doses.

Minister says change is needed to avoid a 'legacy of costs' for future generations.

Today's new case had previously tested negative, it shows Covid's 'long tail': Bloomfield

National again refuses to form a Government with Winston Peters.

What did Budget 2019 hold? Here are 10 things you need to know.

Comment: It might help temper Shane Jones' ego if Air NZ stopped granting his every wish.

If Bridges is to survive, he must now discredit Ross immediately, Claire Trevett writes.

Nash said attacks on Labour by friend Matthew Hooton meant fundraiser was inappropriate.

COMMENT: Jacinda Ardern has six short weeks before she's back into her job.

Stuart Nash says all candidates and parties need fundraisers to run good campaigns.

Welcome to New Zealand, baby. Tell Mum to put down the paperwork.

National leader Simon Bridges says middle-income families missed out in the Budget.

What you need to know about Labour's first Budget in a decade.

The Children's Commissioner welcomed the meeting, saying consensus was needed.

Aucklanders face double whammy of fuel tax hikes of about 20 cents a litre if plans go on.

Jacinda Ardern warns a fix for 'ropy' data will see poverty numbers go up before dropping

Joyce hopes the public will look beyond the dildo incident when assessing his value.

Steven Joyce says he has had "a wonderful time" in an often controversial political life.

Bridges targets housing, immigration, industrial relations and regional development.

Simon Bridges and Paula Bennett are both Westies and Maori.

Some MPs are still undecided, so a lot lies on the pitch to caucus.

Claire Trevett finds out where the candidates stand on moral issues.

About $61.7 million worth of projects were announced at the Provincial Growth Fund launch.

The $3 billion fund is aimed at boosting growth and creating jobs in the regions.

Shane Jones unlikely to contest the deputy leadership, but three others could.

Minister of Finance confirms he is candidate number five to replace Bill English.

Judith Collins questions whether tax cuts are needed.

Judith Collins says 2020 will be "a real war" and National has to change.

The leader of the Opposition has resigned.

With Bill bowing out, who would be the best fit for National's No 1 spot?

Labour's Maori MPs will speak on charter schools on Tuesday.

Ardern kicks off her visit with her first face to face meeting with iwi leaders.

National holds steady as speculation about leadership swirls.

Child poverty was a key theme of the campaign - and Ardern's election platform.

Employment Minister Willie Jackson says it will help 2000 youth into jobs.

Prime Minister says she feels privileged, but is yet to decide whether to accept it.

The Families Package will kick in in July 2018.

Campaign brings together climate change activists and experts from around the world.

Comment: National's vote demands bordered on political blackmail.

It was a surprise to many, and full details of the deals are yet to be revealed.

Watch live as Winston Peters makes history.

With just hours to go, NZ First is yet to make up its mind who it will crown.

National leader Bill English says further talks to finalise a NZ First agreement needed.

Peters reveals seven or eight on team - but that's all he's prepared to give away so far.

The Herald Inquisition: Claire Trevett assesses Jacinda Ardern and Bill English.

Budget 2017's centrepiece is a Family Incomes Package. However, it is not all good news.