Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has made her first pre-Budget funding announcement, saying the Government spend almost $6 million to fix issues with the Census.

On the last day of stage four lockdown, PM Jacinda Ardern spoke about her decisions and the approach for the rocky road ahead.

EARLIER: Minister Phil Twyford Unveils New Auckland State Housing

Focus Live earlier: PM Jacinda Ardern announces French NZ Alliance to tackle terrorism on social media.

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern announces end to Capital Gains Tax plan, Bridges and Peters weigh in.

Focus Live: Our analysis of the capital gains tax rejection

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

Foreign Minister Winston Peters talks to reporters in Parliament.

Focus: PM Jacinda Ardern chooses not to discuss Louisa Akavi's abduction by ISIS in press conference, is still questioned repeatedly by press. / Mark Mitchell

Kidnapped Kiwi nurse Louisa Akavi's family: 'We just want her home' / NZ Red Cross

New Zealand nurse Louisa Akavi kidnapped, held by Isis for six years.

Ex National MP Jami-Lee Ross talks to reporters after the Justice Committee announcement regarding the inquiry into the 2017 election.

New Zealand's Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern on Israel Folau's recent comments.

Arms (Prohibited Firearms, Magazines, and Parts) Amendment Bill. / NZ Parliament

Firearms ban to be in force before buyback scheme details released. / Mark Mitchell

PM Jacinda Ardern opening speech at the Auckland International Cultural Festival. / Michael Craig

Hit and Run Inquiry Campaign protest outside the hearing in Wellington this morning.

Act leader David Seymour was so busy objecting to media about the speed of the Government's gun law reform that he missed being in the House to vote down the expedited process. / Video by Jason Walls

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced that a Royal Commission of Inquiry will be held into the Christchurch mosque terror attack.

Acknowledging those Affected by the Christchurch Mosque Terror Attacks. / Parliament TV

Shaw wanted to directly thank the people that came to his aid following the attack as he walked to Parliament yesterday.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw was punched in an unprovoked attack on his way to Parliament.

Shane Jones attacks Spark's Simon Moutter. / Parliament TV

In a letter to PM Jacinda Ardern, Kowhai Olsen – who was speaking on behalf of Makaurau Marae – implored Ardern to disestablish the Special Housing area at Ihumātao. / Mark Mitchell

Shane Jones on the Northland tourism proposal and any perceived conflict of interest. / Mark Mitchell

National leader Simon Bridges on foreign donations to political parties. / Mark Mitchell

When the delay to the launch of the New Zealand/China year of tourism was revealed by The Herald last month, Ardern said it was because of "scheduling issues".

Registered nurse Katrina Hopkinson made submissions at the Education and Workforce Committee on the Equal Pay Amendment Bill 2018. / Mark Mitchell

Mike Hosking presents Mike's Minute where he discusses the government. / Newstalk ZB

A Kiwi who joined Islamic State and is detained in a Syrian prison could face legal action in New Zealand, says Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.