An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

The government's budget outlined a boost in capital funding for regional hospital upgrades and new digital systems. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.

The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa).

Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about what she's called the "responsible Budget".

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

*State Highway 2 through the Waioweka Gorge and the Awakino Gorge have been earmarked for $400 million dollars set aside for resilience projects to critical routes.

Everlee Wihongi, a New Zealand woman detained by ICE in the US for weeks appeared in court this morning. Her lawyer, Marc Christopher spoke to John Campbell following the hearing.

An early morning sports news update.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Richard Burke, a former chief executive of LeaderBrand spoke to John Campbell about what the government has announced for roading infrastructure in the budget.

New Zealand budget at a glance... What's in it for the Pacific? The latest on the suspected gang hit in Vietnam; and the Cook Islands is now dengue fever free.