News in 90 Seconds April 14

Trust in NZ news edges up, but nearly four in five still avoid it - survey

But the proportion of Kiwis actively avoiding news rose five per centage points to 78% – the highest level since the survey began.

Crisis recovery café opens in the South Island

Crisis café, designed to support people in mental distress, is the third of its kind in the country.

Woman mistakenly declined benefit to care for celiac, diabetic son

The woman's 4-year-old requires round-the-clock care and has a life-threatening condition, but a mother had to battle officials to get the money.

Hope for myeloma patients as new drug approved, funding hurdle remains

A new blood cancer treatment described by scientists as acting like a "Trojan horse" inside cells is one step closer to reaching patients in New Zealand, but access could still be years away.