Earlier today, she met with farmers in the Waikato region to hear their concerns about the bacterial disease, which has been detected at 38 farms across the country.

Justice Minister Andrew Little speaking at the Criminal Justice Summit in Porirua this morning. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on justice reform ahead of the Criminal Justice Summit. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks on the Nauru refugee situation, ahead of a visit to the island for the Pacific Islands Forum leaders meeting. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Focus: Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters speaks on tensions with Peter Dutton, and the relationship between Australia and New Zealand. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced plans to freeze the salaries of MPs while a review of the pay-setting system is carried out. / Video by Mark Mitchell

The Government's first Budget has delivered a big boost for public services including $3.2 billion extra for health services over four years - and a large-scale state house building programme.

The New Zealand Herald interviews Simon Bridges following the announcement of the 2018 Labour budget.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson gives interview following his announcement of the 2018 budget.

Nick Goodall head of Research at CoreLogic gives interview regarding the 40% increase across housing in the new 2018 budget.

Newstalk ZB Political editor Barry Soper gives weighs in on the new 2018 budget.

Israelis kill more than 50 Palestinians in Gaza protests, health officials say. Source: Youtube / @The White House

Cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis continues to spread through New Zealand with a farm in Cambridge the latest to test positive.

National leader Simon Bridges speaks to the media on leaked details of his expenditure, which show he racked up more than $100,000 in accommodation and travel. / Video by Mark Mitchell

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern addresses the China Business Summit 2018. / Michael Craig

Prime Minister of New Zealand, Jacinda Ardern, talks about the budget focus.

Budget 2018: Foreign Minister Winston Peters secures $900 million for more diplomats, aid.

Broadcasting Minister Clare Curran releases information on RNZ saga.

PM Jacinda Ardern speaks to the media regarding Clarke Gayford rumours.

A leaked email has exposed the pricing strategy underpinning the petrol industry.

Greenpeace head Russel Norman pleads guilty to obstructing oil survey ship. / Greg Bowker

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern held her first press conference this afternoon since returning from Europe.

Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking on the Greens climate plans

PM Jacinda Ardern on her meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern speaks to media in Paris. Video/Claire Trevett

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will also meet Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tonight followed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin tomorrow.

Labour have announced Shanan Halbert as their candidate in the fight for the seat vacated by Jonathan Coleman. Video/Doug Sherring

National have selected Dan Bidois as their candidate for the Northcote byelection

NZ Parliament Valedictory statement. Source: NZ Parliament

Prime Minister blaming the previous government for underfunding core-service such as health and education, and is asked if the health system is in crisis.