EARLIER: Phil Goff Confronts City Rail Link's $1 Billion Cost Blow Out.

Comment: It was essential for Ardern to keep all hands on deck.

Comment: The Government has abandoned plans to introduce any form of Capital Gains Tax.

Focus Live: Our analysis of the capital gains tax rejection

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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this afternoon that the Government would not be implementing the tax.

Biggest KiwiSaver providers have lowest satisfaction ratings.

Focus Live Earlier: Rapper Scribe sentenced for meth possession.

The hip-hop artist - whose real name is Malo loane Luafutu - was sentenced to six months' intensive supervision in the Christchurch District Court.

Telco tries to lure subscribers with early bird offer.

1News/ Colmar Brunton poll sees Ardern crack 50%

Ardern said it would a "new approach" to the Budget.

Islamic State demanded a $33 million ransom for Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi.

Police raid on Comanchero gang seizes $3.7 million of assets.

Earlier: A police raid on Comanchero gang seizes $3.7 million of assets.

Comment: These semi automatic military style weapons are offensive - it's a no-brainer.

Tracking your KiwiSaver contributions.

Comment: NZ and Oz witnessing telling examples of failure to deliver.

Nationwide strikes loom again as primary school teachers reject their latest pay offer.

Victim's family slam accused gunman after his court appearance.

Shooting accused to face two mental health assessments.

Journalist Detained in Fiji Speaks Out.

Gun City boss David Tipple has told MPs the ban on semi-automatics "ignored what went wrong" in how the alleged Christchurch gunman obtained firearms and ammunition.

This proposal is the most significant tax reform in many years and we deserve better.

Everything you need to know about the first High Court appearance of the man accused of the Christchurch mosque attacks.

Armed police in West Auckland, schools in lockdown.

Spark boss Simon Moutter to be replaced by Jolie Hodson.

A new application to Auckland Council has been made.

Herne Bay residents fear for beachgoers, particularly small children, after today's helicopter test above Briscoes Major shareholder Rod Duke's new home. Video / NZ Herald

The MPs failed to find a majority for any proposal in votes on alternatives to the government's rejected Brexit deal.