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Drinking coffee in the morning linked to health benefits
A world-first study into coffee drinking habits and health outcomes suggests drinking coffee in the morning, instead of all day, is linked to a healthier life. Audio
The cost of building houses increasing slowly
The cost of building a house is increasing at a fraction of the pace of recent years, but some involved in the industry say the price is still too high. The latest data from Corelogic shows the cost… Audio
'Record-breakingly quiet' end to 2024 for property market
The number of properties listed for sale in December was the lowest since one company began compiling data.
Further questions about Treaty Principles Bill submissions
Tech experts say the huge number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill earlier this week may have been the result of nefarious online behaviour. The numbers set a new record and some tech… Audio
Building material could cut emissions by 16 billion tonnes - study
Switching out concrete and other construction materials for carbon-sucking alternatives could store the equivalent of half of all human-made carbon emissions in 2021.
Name suppression extended for man charged over police officer's death
A judge has agreed his name can be suppressed until his next court appearance in February.
New York's top court denies Trump's bid to halt sentencing
The state court's decision is a setback for the president-elect, who now must pin his hopes of freezing the case at the nation's top judicial body.
France's Sarkozy slams Libyan campaign financing case as 'a conspiracy'
The former president is accused of having made a pact with Muammar Gaddafi to receive millions of euros in clandestine funding.
More assaults of women since Vanuatu earthquake - police chief
There have been dozens of cases reported to the police's family protection unit, a police inspector says.
Working age population getting older
Stats NZ estimate the number of people over 70 available to work in December rose 3.4 percent on the year earlier.
Human behavioural specialist on how to bounce back from job losses
2024 was a year of job losses on a big scale. If you've lost your job, how can you get back on your feet? Audio
Struggling home-buyers and owners turning to non-bank lenders
One mortgage advisor has done more second-tier lending over the last six months than ever before.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9th January
On today's episode, descendants of the original Treaty translators speak out against it the treaty principles bill, a least two people have died in Californian wildfires, Meta is getting rid of its… Audio
Schools back threatened qualification
"There is zero chance we will get rid of level 1, until anyone provides an alternative."
Ten New Zealand ambulances being shipped to Ukraine
Kiwi K.A.R.E, a programme run by Tenby Powell, has evacuated over 450 people from war-torn Ukraine. Audio
What's the best time of day for a coffee?
The benefits of coffee consumption on your health could depend on when you drink it, new research has found.
UK introduces new Electronic Travel Authorisation for NZ travellers
New Zealanders travelling to the UK now need an electronic travel authorisation to enter the country. The new requirement came into force yesterday and will cost each traveller just over 22 dollars… Audio
Descendants of Treaty Translators speak out against Bill
One hundred and sixty-five descendants of the early translators of Henry and William Williams have collectively submitted against the Treaty Principles Bill. Henry Williams translated te Tiriti o… Audio
Greenland independence possible but joining US unlikely, Denmark says
It comes after US President-elect Donald Trump said he would not rule out using military or economic action to make Greenland part of the United States.
MP's consider extending submmissions for Treaty Principles Bill
Tech experts say website problems preventing people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures. MPs will consider allowing late submissions - though bigger… Audio
