There will be more cuts in the number of public servants, but the Government is not willing to say how many more jobs will be lost.

New Zealanders are being urged to have flu jabs soon, ahead of a likely second round of the international swine flu pandemic.

A phone call by Emily Cotton's anxious mother probably saved the little girl's life after she became ill with a rare disorder.

Health officials are being accused of racism for deciding to transfer a mental health contract for Pacific people from Mangere's bankrupt Pacificare Trust to a mainstream agency.

A proposal to ban smoking at beaches and other public places doesn't have the support of John Key, who thinks it is too "nanny state".

Health officials tackling Maori smoking want new measures to ban the habit at beaches, playgrounds, bus stops and other areas.