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Lower risk of another house price boom
RBNZ has released a housing update ahead of next week's financial stability report.
Inflammatory comments about Puerto Rico at Trump rally
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen, about how both sides of the political aisle are sifting through the garbage following inflammatory remarks about Puerto Rico made at a… Audio
Auditor-General to probe possible conflicts of interest for fast-track projects
John Ryan says he will investigate whether "appropriate systems and processes" were in place for ministers.
Nelson Marlborough to begin rollout of free breast screening to 70-74 year olds
The region will be the first in the country due to its capacity to manage additional demand.
Podcast Critic: The Prosecutors and Legacy
Today Jemima Huston reviews The Prosecutors, true crime stories as told by two prosecutors. She also discusses Legacy, a podcast about famous figures. Audio
Hawke's Bay sees four violent incidents in 24 hours
Police say three of the four events involved a gun being fired at a house - two in Flaxmere and one in Tamatea.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Audio
Up to 2000 people could lose jobs over school lunch changes
"We thought we could rely on the ministry to do what they said they were going to do." Audio
Harris and Trump campaign in battleground states
The United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been hot on each other's heels, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close… Audio
Govt school lunch changes could result in 2000 job losses
Up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model. Trust house chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
Analysis: As we agonise over hospitals, a key element in the debate is being missed: the need for single rooms.
Tech: Is the latest wearable health tech worth the hype?
Technology correspondent Juha Saarinen looks at how wearables are becoming health and wellbeing oriented, particularly Apple's gear. Audio
'The drinking culture has actually subsumed the student culture'
Dunedin's students doubt proposed changes will lower rates of harmful drinking with one saying the culture has got worse.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
UK: Labour unveils its first Budget in 14 years
UK correspondent Lara Spirit breaks down what's in new Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget, which included a £40bn package of tax increases to fund the NHS. Audio
Podiatrists being able to prescribe medication will save time and money
The move has been a long time coming, but is likely another 18 months away, Podiatry NZ says. Audio
Poor farm safety leads to multiple deaths per year
Poor farm safety in New Zealand is leading to multiple fatalities a year. Advocates say rural safety education in schools is the way to change that. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio
'Invisible' rural communities need more targeted mental health support
Advocates want the government to address health inequities people living in rural communities face, in efforts to improve outcomes for those living outside main centres.
Cuts to clinical leadership bad for regions, say frontline health workers
Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals, according to the senior doctors' union. Audio
Poll shows the key state of Arizona remains tight as US election nears
A new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a very tight race hinging… Audio
