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A botched government IT project has had to pull in contractors from around the world to carry out a costly salvage job.

WA Premier Roger Cook called US Vice-President JD Vance a "knob" during a quick-fire question and answer session with a journalist.

Almost 50,000 pensioners are also receiving an accommodation supplement to help cover their housing costs, and there's a warning that bill is going to keep growing.

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson's forests is not so clear-cut.

McDonald's intends to construct a 24/7 restaurant but the plan has met fierce opposition from local residents.

The government is spending almost a million dollars on researching earthquake and volcanic disaster resilience in collaboration with scientists in Japan

A major clean-up is underway at Northland's Waipoua Settlement as residents return after last week's ferocious forest fire.

Two paintings and a plaque identifying a water sculpture by the late prominent artist John Middleditch have been removed.

It is a part of a suite of initiatives designed to tackle the long waits for patients to see their GPs

Health NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it's cut and there's more at the Health Ministry.

"We want to make sure that when people are in distress, they can come into a safe environment, talk to someone who's been there themselves," the Health Minister says.

Prams, guitars and false teeth are among the surprising items left behind by some of the 18.5 million travellers who pass through the Auckland Airport each year.

Taranaki Fuimaono died in hospital a few hours after being found unresponsive in a police cell.

The Micronesian nation experienced 67 known atmospheric nuclear tests between 1946 and 1958, resulting in an ongoing legacy of death, illness, and contamination. Audio

A ministry is investigating School Lunch Collective meals served to kids with plastic packaging melted into the contents, one of four food probes into the troubled scheme. Audio

Health NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it's cut and there's more at the Health Ministry.

A round-up of news from around the region, including Australia providing more post-earthquake recovery funding for Vanuatu.

The White Ferns concede they'll have a headache cobbling together a batting order for the series against Sri Lanka.