John Key discusses what the government intends to do about children going to school hungry.

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about Auckland's Unitary plan

Prime Minister John Key talks to Newstalk ZB's Leighton Smith about the Denniston Mine decision.

Prime Minister John Key answers some questions a day after National's finance minister Bill English announced the national budget. Family caregiver benefits, Poverty, Food in schools programme and Meridian energy listing on the NZX were the main topics.

Devil beasts and fruit loops, Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson and game show hosts all made guest appearances in the Budget debate yesterday.

Expert opinion and analysis from New Zealand Herald Economics editor Brian Fallow on the 2013 Budget delivered by Finance Minister Bill English.

Finance Minister Bill English has stayed on the track set in previous years in today's Budget, reconfirming the return to surplus in two years while taking steps to reduce the risk of a housing bubble. Social housing is a big element of the Budget. Watch his speech in full.

Tomorrow Bill English will deliver this Government's fifth Budget. Five years is a long time in economic terms, long enough for a complete cycle of expansion and contraction in the normal course of events. He touches on some of the things we can expect.

John Key discusses Aaron Gilmore's upcoming farewell speech, which is due to be made in parliament today.

Shares in Mighty River Power have started trading this afternoon on the NZX at $2.73 each - a 23c or 9.2 per cent premium on the listing price.

David Parker outlining exactly how the Labour-Greens intend to restructure the sector.

Pakuranga MP Maurice Williamson has parliamentarians roaring in their seats during the third marriage equality bill reading.

Prime Minister John Key yesterday revealed intelligence agencies have detected attempts by hackers to steal New Zealand technology that could be used to create weapons of mass destruction. Mr Key made the claim to reinforce the need for law changes to allow electronic eavesdropping on New Zealanders by the Government Communications Security Bureau.

The Government remains on track to return to surplus by 2014/15 but its current "firm" control on spending will continue beyond that date, Finance Minister Bill English said in a pre-Budget speech this afternoon.

State Services Commissioner Iain Rennie recollects his meeting with the Prime Minister and said he was 'surprised' when he learned Mr Key had contacted GCSB boss Ian Fletcher directly.

Prime Minister John Key answers questions regarding Ian Fletcher's appointment as New Zealand's top spy.

Prime Minister John Key and Finance Minister Bill English on the sale of Mighty River Power shares to would-be investors. PM John Key said the Government is intending to keep its promises about ensuring a high level of New Zealand ownership.

The Prime Minister distanced himself from news that Telecom will slash hundreds of jobs as it seeks to reduce costs across its business. "Telecom is going through it's own set of issues," he said. A decision to cut jobs by the telecommunication giant's new chief executive was "not really an issue in any way related to the Government," Mr Key said.

Justice Minister Judith Collins in Parliament responds to questions from Labour's justice spokesman Charles Chauve about the 'Binnie report' and compensation being sort for David Bain.

NZ First leader Winston Peters responds to questions, after he expelled MP Brendan Horan from caucus. Courtesy: youtube.com/ofInterestNZ

Labour leader David Shearer spoke to the Labour Party caucus today in regards to his leadership of the party.

Prime Minister John Key denied in Parliament yesterday that he had said British football star David Beckham was "as thick as batshit".

Prime Minister John Key has given a statement which formally apologises for Government regulatory failings which contributed to the deaths of 29 men in the Pike River mine disaster.

Finance Minister Bill English announced this afternoon the Government's response to the Productivity Commission's inquiry into housing affordability.

Prime Minister John Key was questioned by the Labour party and the Greens in Parliament question time about his memory and the timing of the events surrounding Kim Dotcom and the GCSB.

Prime Minister John Key has announced that the Government will not proceed with the Waitangi Tribunal's 'shares plus' concept to address Maori claims over water.

Mr Key yesterday would not comment on the incorrect information supplied by Ofcanz, saying he first wanted to see a report on it from Inspector General Paul Neazor, expected by the end of the week. "I strongly urge you not to jump to too many conclusions at this point." However, in Parliament yesterday, he faced a barrage of questions from Greens Leader Russel Norman, NZ First's Winston Peters and Labour Leader David Shearer.

In a press conference at Parliament today, Prime Minister John Key confirmed that the partial sale of Mighty River Power will be delayed until next year.

Louisa Wall is best known for getting the marriage equality bill passed into law. Video / Parliament TV

Justice Minister Judith Collins responds to the Law Commission report on cyber-bullying.