2026-08-29 - Thousands of youths to lose access to unemployment benefits after welfare law change and 9 more stories
This episode includes 10 news blocks. The government will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from November. More than 1200 care workers in Auckland are in limbo, after Health NZ confirmed it was ending contracts with three non-profit providers. A mental health staffing crisis is looming and experts say urgent investment is needed to avoid a workforce cliff. A flood alert has been issued for Warkworth and heavy rain warnings have been upgraded for…