It follows the near $1b announced by Finance Minister Grant Robertson on Sunday.

Free medicines, cheaper transport and childcare among initiatives.

Also referenced was the huge cost to correct payments made under the Holidays Act.

A total of $3.1 billion of capital funding was allocated to provide the additional homes.

Councillor questions $9.8m spend on one road when $4m to re-open another too 'difficult'.

Bigger than expected: Budget has more borrowing, rather than reallocated spending.

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

Chris Hipkins gifted Robertson a special tie to wear on Budget day.

The man's body was found on Tuesday morning by a member of the public.

The man was found in the early hours of this morning.

Bee-friendly plants and protecting pollinators is the focus of this year’s World Bee Day

The Lessings worked with builders and tradies via sign language to create their new home.

Principal disputes school's inclusion in PM's funding announcement.

Table tennis runs in the family for high school teacher

'It’s done Paeroa proud over the years.'

70,000 unauthorised street and drag races reported

Stacey Roche has taken on her biggest challenge, walking unaided.

After last week’s deluge, more rain on the sodden soils could mean slips and floods.

“I’ve got the skills to be the best possible advocate for the Bay of Plenty."

James has achieved more than 300 consecutive target hits three times.

"A summons to attend jury service is a very serious thing and not to be taken lightly."

Police were not ruling out further arrests.

Those in the north can expect potentially damaging winds and lots of rain.

More fleeing drivers prompts tough legislation: cars seized and stronger penalties.

When Cyclone Bola devastated NZ, deforestation was blamed. But nothing has changed.

The organisation represents business owners and markets the city centre.