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Newsable is all about what everyone’s talking about. Highbrow, lowbrow, exclusives, analysis and hot takes - it’s a fresh way to get up to speed on the day’s big stories, delivered in a uniquely Stuff way.
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Host: Imogen Wells
Newsreader: Tom McKenzie
Senior Producer: Philippa Tolley
Senior Journalist / Producer: Aaron Dahmen
Audio Producers: Connor Scott & John Ropiha
Executive Producer: Chris Reed
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Breaking - Census revealed: Aging and slower population growth.
The first round of details from the Census taken last year hase been released showing New Zealand is getting older and the population growth has slowed.
Journalists have been in a lock up poring through the details, including Stuff’s political journalist Glenn McConnell -
Is swapping fresh veges for canned healthy?
Can we swap fresh fruit and vegetables for the canned and frozen varieties without impacting our health? We ask Professor Lisa Te Morenga from Massey University and Co-chair of Health Coalition Aotearoa.
Getting help to those affected by the huge landslip in PNG. We hear what the United Nation's Children's agency is doing.
Plus the global survey of millennials and Gen Zers and feelings of optimism and the too loud ice cream van jingles. -
"I think it's completely unfair" - Warrior's CEO on sporting pressure on school kids
Should high schools be requiring students to pick one sport over another when it comes to senior competitions? The Warrior's CEO, Cameron George shares his thoughts with us.
The inquest into the death of Otago Uni student Sophia Crestani, at a flat party, has begun in Dunedin.
We take a look at our under pressure rural healthcare sector and AI could soon be answering your cellphone. -
Why the fast food industry is still trying to Super Size you
20 years on from the groundbreaking documentary Super Size Me, we look at why the fast food industry hasn’t really changed at all.
Plus, set your alarms, it’s Budget week! We’re breaking down what to watch for on Thursday.
And the woman from Wānaka who's run a daily marathon for the past 400-odd days and has no plans to stop. -
Public Service cuts hit 5 thousand - are they all back office?
Cuts in the public sector are still being revealed. The latest are 700 positions at the Ministry of Social Development.But how close to the bone are they getting?
Young people are being hit hardest as unemployment rises. We talk to the Salvation Army about how they can be helped.
Plus we talk to former Al Black and Sky commentator Jeff Wilson about the prospects of the Black Ferns and the Warriors this weekend and why a GPS tag doesn't mean police can go and get your stolen possession. -
Why New Zealanders rank third globally for ADHD searches on Google
New Zealand ranks third globally in Google searches for ADHD. Why are we so interested in the condition? Newsable chats to a specialist counsellor.
At least 5000 young people in Auckland alone are in need of housing help, Lifewise supports many of them and is now providing assistance with life skills as well.
We explain the latest stand off over how New Zealand Rugby should be structured as the Players Association, which represents professional players such as the All Blacks, threatens to go it alone.
And with a new world record in mandarin peeling just set, Imogen had to give it a go.
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Great show. I work weekends so it would be cool to see more pre-recorded episodes for the weekends. Sorry Emile, I can’t even start to imagine you playing football. Keep up the good work