Finance Minister Grant Robertson is about to reveal the priorities for his first budget at the same time as the Treasury puts out its half-year economic update.
A declaration calls on countries who have not yet recognised Palestine to do so.
Diversions are likely to remain in place for much of the morning.
1 NEWS US Correspondent Rebecca Wright looks back at 2017.
Age Concern Canterbury says now is a great time to get to know your elderly neighbours.
The former coxswain is one of just nine Kiwis to win more than two Olympic medals.
The Housing Minister says the changes are designed to address a forecast boost in the market.
Hilary Barry said she's torn on the idea of a referendum
But some members of the public aren't too impressed.
The ACT leader's voluntary euthanasia bill could be decided by a binding referendum incorporated into the next General Election.
Police allege that Ben McLean shot and killed his wife and shot and injured his wife's new partner on Anzac Day.
1 NEWS Sport reporter Guy Heveldt broke down some of the weird and wonderful moments of 2017.
The deceased was the driver of the car and the driver of the truck is being flown to hospital in a serious condition.
Our columnist dishes out Parliament’s equivalent of the Oscars - plus some other less sought-after awards.
But will it be enough to end water restrictions?
The former Beatles star will play in Auckland on Saturday.
Jacinda Ardern, Lorde, the America's Cup and the Lions Tour all feature.
But the Sallies recommends asking charities what they needed before donating.
The Kiwi heavyweight champion has three big names he wants to cross off his list.
Talks will now continue with the government, who favoured the other option in the vote.
A dried out Christmas tree is a real danger if a fire breaks out.
Nathan Cole credits the Kakano Youth Arts Collective for turning his life around.
The swarms of bats have forced parks to close and sparked health concerns.
The Government is promising to cut in half the number of children living in poverty within the next five years.
The KiwiBuild programme will boost construction, Treasury says, only if pressures on the sector are relieved.
Treasury is forecasting a budget surplus of $2.5 billion in 2018 and $2.8 billion in 2019.
The incident that occurred in Tuakau around 12:30pm today.
Infected areas have almost doubled over the past five years, with contaminated foot traffic being the primary cause.
The PM says around 380,000 families will receive over $70 a week more to help raise their kids.
The Deputy PM accused Mr English of wanting to spray money around in tax cuts to his mates during a spirited exchange in Parliament.
Corin, Andrea and Katie discuss Finance Minister Grant Robertson's mini-budget.
The kidnapper in India rode up on a moped and tricked the boy's mum into going back inside.
The National MP accused the Government of adding high levels of debt in the new budget.
Gayle touched down in NZ today for the ODI series, just days after a demolition job in Bangladesh.
The former Foreign Minister gave as good as he got in the exchange that had the House in stitches.
Three guns were also found at the Waikato homes of alleged drug dealers.
The visitors were hammered 2-0 in the Test series.
"This is not how this story ends," says a man whose wife died in the collapse.
The end goal is to get back into the All Blacks but Savea knows he must play well for the Hurricanes.
Steve Newall had his call answered on the hit US talk show, then confusion reigned.
The beagle has been sniffing goods brought in by travellers and in the mail for nine years.
Stokes scored 93 off 47 balls, his second highest score in T20 cricket.
The pair made the announcement on air tonight during the penultimate show of 2017.
The council's using a chopper to fly gravel into at risk tracks.
Joy's last visit ended in sadness after both her pups died, now she has more protection.
Two teenagers selected by New Zealand for the World School Sevens this weekend have opted for Samoa instead.
Relive 1 NEWS NOW's live coverage of tonight's NZ Rugby Awards in Auckland.
Kate and Rod Powers have taken a novel approach to try and help youngsters.
Mike Manihera has received his Diploma in Maori Media from AUT after 10 years on and off the streets.
Hurimoana Dennis has served on the force for 32 years.
One of America's most conservative states turned its back on the Republican candidate.
The former Beatles star looks to be excited about his gig in Auckland on Saturday night.
Steven Joyce has taken the families package to task.
The co-hosts will present their last Seven Sharp on Friday night, but the show itself will be back.
