1Concern has been raised over the effectiveness of the flu vaccine being flown into the country to vaccinate against different strains of the flu this winter.

2Former Auckland Mayor and National MP John Banks has said he may stand for ACT at the Election, if guaranteed a high place on the party list.

3National is not impressed by claims of progress from the Government's 'Leaky Homes' tribunal.

4Spain has marked the first anniversary of the country's worst ever terrorist attack, the Madrid Train Bombing.

5A new report says that New Zealand is suffering from the worst 'brain drain' of any OECD country.

6Other news.