Efficient ways to heat your home, the latest population figures are released by Stats NZ, and a sociologist explains why a record number of Kiwis leaving Aotearoa is alarming.
1 The most energy-efficient options to heat your home this winter
New Zealand's latest cold snap has people reaching for heaters across the country.
But what's the most energy-efficient way to heat your home?
Consumer New Zealand's James Le Page shared some of the best options to heat your home that won't break the bank on Breakfast this morning.
2 New Zealand's latest population figures revealed by Stats NZ
Stats NZ has revealed the country has had fewer births and deaths in the year ended March 2024 than the year before.
The agency said there were 56,277 live births registered in New Zealand in the year ended March 2024.
That's down from 58,707 in the year ended March 2023, a decrease of about 2500.
3 'Stratospheric' exodus of skilled workers huge loss for NZ - expert
A sociologist has labelled the record number of Kiwis moving overseas as "alarming".
Paul Spoonley told Breakfast some of the most skilled workers leaving is a "huge loss to the country".
"This is just stratospheric … I mean, 70,000 departures … that's a lot of people going."
4 Bird flu breakdown: Is there cause for concern in NZ?
Bird flu has been around for decades but recent developments in its spread have made the world sit up and pay attention.
The highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, otherwise known as bird flu, has made global headlines for a few reasons in 2024.
So, what do we need to know about avian influenza and what could it mean for New Zealand if it does reach our shores?
5 Solar storm: Sun shoots out biggest solar flare in nearly a decade
The sun produced its biggest flare in nearly a decade this morning, just days after severe solar storms pummeled Earth and created dazzling northern and southern lights in unaccustomed places.
"Not done yet!" the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced in an update.
ONE ALL BLACKS ANALYSIS
1News digital sport reporter Patrick McKendry argues that attempts by the All Blacks head coach to persuade Richie Mo'unga and Shannon Frizell to break Japan contracts could backfire.
But why? For more, check out his analysis piece.
ONE FAIR GO FLASHBACK
Fair Go has ended in its traditional form, but the team have released a highlights reel online in their goodbye to the 47-year-old programme.
The final tribute to the efforts and results would, of course, not be complete without the humour — dress-ups, random animals and colourful characters show us what an amazing bunch Kiwis really are.
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