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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.

Pope Francis's prognosis remains 'guarded', the Vatican said after another setback for the 88-year-old pontiff.

The Health Minister has announced an extra 100 placements for overseas-trained doctors to work in primary care, and incentives for recruitment of 400 graduate nurses a year.

A woman with terminal cancer is urging the government to fulfil its promise to lower the bowel screening age, a move she says will save lives.

An Auckland man who raped and assaulted six girls when they were all teenagers - and then went on to offend against a 13-year old while he still had name suppression - can finally be identified.

Claire Kelly said her company had provided lunches to nine west Auckland schools, until the government switched to Compass this year.

The death has been referred to the Independent Police Conduct Authority and WorkSafe. Audio