The African Film Festival’s about to hit Wellington! Here’s what’s on show…

There are fears 200 New Zealanders will never hear again if the Government doesn’t stump up more funding for cochlear implants. One implant recipient told John Campbell it's a life-changing procedure which feels like "a weight has been completely lifted".

Jacinda Ardern's described the work environment at Parliament as “tough” with power-plays evident, ahead of today’s release of the inquiry into bullying and harassment.

“I didn’t sleep a wink last night. I’m just so excited this day is finally here and we can all celebrate this very long road to recovering the drift.” Another attempt to enter Pike River Mine will go ahead today. Anna Osborne - who lost her husband Milton – told John Campbell she’s speechless the day is finally here.

Should St John Ambulance receive full Government funding? Ambulance services will receive a funding boost today, however not the full Government funding St John has long been asking for.

"Where's the weather gone? I'll be the North Island... you be the South."

Part of the Wellbeing Budget will include more than $37 million spent on reforming the criminal justice system to better respond to survivors of sexual violence. Survivor Tracey Thompson has endured the offending, the difficulty of being believed, the repeated denials of the offender and the process of going through trial as a victim. She told John Campbell it's "fantastic the Government's finally doing something".