The Government says we can't afford to introduce six months' paid parental leave. Child advocates and some parents claim we can't afford not to. Andrew Laxon reports.

Forty-one New Zealanders are affected by a new international recall of a hip replacement device.

Set the kids on the right track for a healthy future. Getting them involved in preparing healthy meals and snacks is a good way to promote nutrition writes Rebecca Kamm

Does a country of 4.4m really need 28 ministers - 20 in Cabinet and eight outside?