Morning Report Essentials for Monday 6 October 2025

In today's episode, the Government is tightening access to jobseeker benefits for teens. From November next year, 18 and 19-year-olds won't get it if their parents earn over $65,000 per year. A new survey found almost three-quarters of Kiwis back banning social media for under-14s. Health New Zealand is asking the parents of Northland students to ensure their children have had their MMR vaccines as the region battles a measles outbreak. And researchers found a day spent fishing is good for your mental health.