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Pacific youth unemployment raises concerns with ILO
High rates of youth unemployment in the Pacific region are a concern, according to a new International Labour Organisation report. Audio
Experts concerned conditions ripe for measles epidemic
Public health experts warn the country must urgently close a measles 'immunity gap', fearing conditions are ripe for another major epidemic. Dr Oz Mansoor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Live: 'I tried my very best' - Melissa Lee fronts after demotion
"Perhaps, I was a little slow," the former media minister says. Audio
School principal on phone ban
A high school principal is questioning what the consequences might be for schools which don't enforce the student cellphone ban. Huntly College principal Rachael Parker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Growth in farm worker salaries 'impressive' - Federated Farmers
Farm worker annual salaries have jumped $7480 on average in the past two years.
1000 extra chldren susceptible to measles each month
Childhood immunisation rates have for years have been below the 95 percent needed for population-wide measles immunity.
Annual ten-hour long interrogation of government performance begins this week
The Annual Review Debate begins this week, when Parliament quizzes ministers about past performance. Kieran McAnulty explains... Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 April
On today's episode, a shock 1 News Verian poll has National down by two points to thirty-six percent, while Labour has inched back up to thirty percent, ACT is down a point to seven percent, and New… Audio
How NZ's cancer survival rates compare with Australia
Auckland University cancer epidemiologist Professor Mark Elwood says cancer death rates in both countries have gone down, but the differences have persisted.
Cognitive tests to assess driver impairment called into question
Grey Power is calling for a change to elderly driver assessments. Audio
'We're falling further behind': Call for radical reform of Pharmac's budget
New Zealand offers no appeal for drug companies because it's so hard to make a sale, the Cancer Society says. Audio
Pharmac restricts diabetes drugs amid global shortage
Two drugs for type 2 diabetes are being restricted to only those already prescribed them, due to a global shortage. Audio
Pharmac needs 'ambitious reform': Cancer Society
The Cancer Society says Pharmac needs "ambitious reform", particularly of its funding model. Cancer Society Chief Executive Dr Rachael Hart spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rents hit an all-time high
The increase means Kiwis are shelling out an extra $2600 annually for somewhere to live. Audio
'Worse than Covid': Busy street reopens after months
For the first time this year, a busy road linking the Auckland suburbs of Westmere and Point Chevalier has partially reopened. Audio
Rent prices hit all-time high
New Zealand's national rental prices have hit an all-time high, according to Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National, ACT, NZ First drop in new poll
A mere five months into the government's first term, the National-ACT-NZ First coalition has been voted out in a new political poll. Simon Wilson is a Senior NZ Herald writer with a focus on Auckland… Audio
National drops in latest poll
National has dropped by two points to 36 percent of the party vote, and the preferred Prime Minister rankings have also moved with Christopher Luxon down two points to twenty three percent. Prime… Audio
Labour leader on latest poll numbers
Labour is taking heart from the latest political poll showing it could be back in power if an election was held now. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Public transport discounts to end
A bus ride or train trip is about to get a lot more expensive for many commuters as government discounts are scrapped from Wednesday. Greater Wellington Regional Councillor Thomas Nash spoke to Ingrid… Audio