Newsable Stuff

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.

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.

Complaints about banks are rising, so could consumers benefit from a new system called open banking? With Parliament poised to hear a proposed law to get things rolling, financial expert Sam Stubbs explains the benefits.
Plus: The new podcast from Stuff and The Press that takes you inside one of the most harrowing unsolved mysteries in New Zealand’s modern history, the return of bird flu - and forget smartphones… a dumbphone is the new tech craze in town.

The My Food Bag founder and former Telecom CEO explains why she's bemused by complaints from customers still waiting for their dream match and says the expanding enterprise - "an antidote to dating apps" - is off to a great start.
Plus, the stigma around migraines and is coffee really on the way out? Why some people are giving up caffeine for good.

Kiwis stranded in New Caledonia are in limbo waiting for the Air Force to be allowed to take them home. What needs to happen before they can leave?
Generation AI - they’re more productive and better at managing their workload. We find out their secret.
Plus is handwriting even worth learning anymore and the most expensive sheep dog in the world.
 

 It’s all or nothing Saturday at Sky Stadium for the Wellington Phoenix. Will they make the final? We talk to Phoenix coach, Giancarlo Italiano.
A new report just out says workplace bullying and harassment in New Zealand is costing employers $1.5b a year. The Equal Employment Opportunities Commissioner shares her thoughts.
A free music streaming app could be about to face legal action and Marvel has to apologise about influencing influencers over its new video game.