TV3 NEWS. 02/08/2009

News, sport and weather.
Main stories:

The PM has revealed his latest plan to reduce unemployment -a subsidy for youth. However, there is still concern that jobs still don't exist, and worries over how this may impact older or existing workers.
John Key (Prime Minister);

The Social Development Minister says young people want to work, given the right opportunities.
Paula Bennett (Social Development Minister); Ricky Houghton (Community Worker); Helen Kelly (CTU President); Phil O'Reilly (Business NZ CEO);

The Government plans to roll out boot-camps to other centres, for 18-25-year-olds and establish some military-focused service academies for schools.
Tane Houston (Boot Camp Graduate); Paula Bennett (Social Development Minister); Anne Tolley (Education Minister); Anni Watkin (Youth Justice Advocate);

A report recommends review of NZ's liquor laws and the raising of the legal drinking age. Opponents say that won't work.
Sgt Graeme Harris (Manurewa Police); Wesley Kiro (Resident); Ayla Ceceil (Underage Drinker); PIO Sala (Underage Drinker); Simon Power (Justice Minister);

There are reports that New South Wales pigs have caught Swine Flu from farm workers. The Government has moved to contain the spread, but has assured the public that there is no risk of infection from eating meat. However, the Pork industry is likely to be affected.
Wayne Darlington (Farmer); Peter Collignon (Infectious Diseases Expert); Ian MacDonald (Primary Industries Minister); Bruce Christie (NSW Chief Vet); Jim Ewin (Local Farmer);