Jake Bezzant's former partner Tarryn Flintoft told Heather du Plessis-Allan she had no choice but to come out publicly. Audio / Newstalk ZB

National deputy leader Shane Reti is keeping quiet on matters surrounding the resignation of Nick Smith, saying repeatedly it was a matter between Smith and Parliamentary Services. Video / Mark Mitchell

Justice Minister Kris Faafoi discusses legal aid, psychiatric reports. Video / Andrew Warner

New Zealand's next Governor-General will be Dame Cindy Kiro, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has revealed.

PM Jacinda Ardern reveals her proudest moment of Budget 2021 and hits back at the critics. Video / Mark Mitchell

There is a lot to unpack from Budget 2021, so senior economist Brad Olsen breaks down all the key points. Video / Mark Tantrum

Act Party leader David Seymour labels the budget a “beneficiary blowout” after saying in the House the government is “in La La Land!” Video / Mark Tantrum

Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Parliament Steps with his Wellbeing Budget 2021. Video / Mark Mitchell

Judith Collins stands by her claims over the Govt's secret deal with Ngai Tahu and water assets. Video / Mark Mitchell

FAST Party supporters unite in song following win. Video / @aiga.strong

Economic Development Minister Stuart Nash said the new border exceptions would allow more than 200 wealthy international investors to come to New Zealand over the next 12 months. Video / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern on the “historic” Samoa election outcome. Video / Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will host Australian counterpart Scott Morrison in Queenstown for their annual meeting at the end of the month.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron Co-Chair Christchurch Call Leaders' Summit. Video / Getty

11 year old boy, Cooper Sinclair wrote a letter to Jacinda Ardern asking for more Starship Hospital funding. Video / Dean Purcell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on how the Government plans to reopen New Zealand's economy to the world in a pre-Budget speech today.

Simeon Brown speaks to the media from Park Estate Road Bridge

PM Jacinda Ardern describes the government's meeting with the Public Service Association as constructive, referring to last week's wage freeze announcement as a pay guidance. Video / Mark Mitchell

The Government will make it illegal for "high-risk people" including gang members and criminals to own firearms.

The Government has announced 500 spaces a fortnight in managed isolation will be allocated over the next 10 months - the majority for skilled and critical workers.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson told attendees that securing the recovery and investing in the wellbeing of New Zealanders would be the focus of next week's May 20 Budget.

National leader Judith Collins on Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern’s statement on Trevor Mallard. Video / Jason Walls

PM Jacinda Ardern said what happened in the debating chamber Monday night was "totally inappropriate". Video / Derek Cheng

Waikato Mongrel Mob Kingdom public relations advisor Louise Hutchinson's heated exchanges with MPs over a prospective firearms control law. Video / Parliament TV

Focus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern speaks to US Chamber of Commerce executive vice president Myron Brilliant about the Five Eyes relationship.

The Government is creating a new category of "very high risk country" to reduce the number of infected people coming into New Zealand.

Australian Foreign Affairs Ministers Marise Payne said Australia sees in Five Eyes a vital strategic alliance that is key to issues of intelligence. Countries will address concerns in whatever forum they choose, Payne said.