Newsable Stuff

Police Minister Mark Mitchell wants a separate taskforce to respond to mental health-related 111 calls. But how will it work? And where will he find the staff to do it? He joins Newsable for a sit-down interview.
Also on the show - has the Government given up on trying to save some of New Zealand's native species? We uncover the new tourism trend making waves around the world ... and inside the world of self-medicating chimps.

From ferry failings on the Cook Strait to mass power outages in the North, why is our country’s infrastructure falling to pieces?
Golriz Ghahraman is back in court today for sentencing on shoplifting charges.
And are we witnessing the decline of athleisure powerhouse Lululemon? Retail sales in the US seem to indicate the answer is - yes.

The Government is expected to announce a record-breaking medicines boost of at least $600 million as a way of keeping National’s promise on cancer drugs.
Two separate sources, including a government official, have leaked the details to The Post’s health reporter, Rachel Thomas, who tells Newsable about the details.

The Blues and the Chiefs will battle it out in the Super Rugby Pacific final tomorrow. We speak to former All Black and Sky commentator, Jeff Wilson, for his reckons on the game, and how the absence of the Crusaders in the final is good for the competition.
Plus what's all the fuss about nootropic drinks? Has "scrutiny week" in parliament revealed any new information? And the weird, wonderful jobs, such as wine whisperer, on offer in Tasmania.

A warning for those who might find the topic distressing, this episode covers suicide prevention.
The Principal at Waitākiri School in Christchurch estimates only 15 of 200 year 5 and 6 students can swim well enough to save themselves. Andrew Barker talks to us about why he thinks there has been such a worrying decline in kid's ability to swim well.
Plus, the Australian suicide prevention programme getting accolades. We look back to the Bain murders 30 years on, and a former Gloriavale resident is now making award winning pies.
If your are experiencing distress or know someone who is here is where to get help


1737, Need to talk? Free call or text 1737 to talk to a trained counsellor.


Anxiety New Zealand 0800 ANXIETY (0800 269 4389)


Depression.org.nz 0800 111 757 or text 4202


Lifeline 0800 543 354


Rural Support Trust 0800 787 254


Samaritans 0800 726 666


Suicide Crisis Helpline 0508 828 865 (0508 TAUTOKO)


Yellow Brick Road 0800 732 825



thelowdown.co.nz Web chat, email chat or free text 5626


What's Up 0800 942 8787 (for 5 to 18-year-olds). Phone counselling available Monday-Friday, noon-11pm and weekends, 3pm-11pm. Online chat is available 3pm-10pm daily.


Youthline 0800 376 633, free text 234, email talk@youthline.co.nz, or find online chat and other support options here.


If it is an emergency, click here to find the number for your local crisis assessment team.


In a life-threatening situation, call 111.

The Health Minister, Dr Shane Reti , has defended the lack of funding in the Budget for the promised cancer drugs at a Select Committee hearing. We speak to Labour's Health Spokesperson, Aysha Verrall, for her reaction and about whether the Labour government's funding plans bear some of the blame.
Plus, should AI models have a "kill" switch, we hear what gun control activists think about the Government's review of the gun register and the Firearms Act and when is "too early" to eat your lunch?