Te Matatini gets an additional $34 million in funding over the next two years.

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.

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 was found in the early hours of this morning.

Four people allegedly used a vehicle to break into the business.

Marketing body reviews its vows over Love Taupō logo.

Detective Senior Sergeant John Wilson has given decades of his life to help SAR.

A Black Caps legend was among the top cricketers to visit local kids.

Tūrangi's new ambulance station adds an important function to the community.

Holiday homes on Lake Rotorua start from about $1m.

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

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

With swimming Bailey Conlon has found his 'place, his purpose, his tribe'.

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.

Gerhard Buitendach has lived in Waikato since he emigrated from South Africa.

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

A motorcyclist critically injured in a crash is still in Waikato Hospital.

A mum who's juggling being a solo parent and a cancer diagnosis received a special award.

'The wait times to even get checked or seen are so long.'

Local leaders have their say.