Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024

In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit Philip Morris the most. We speak with Professor of Public Health at the University of Auckland, Chris Bullen. The Ministry of Disabled People is investigating four deaths in its care - we hear from the chief executive of New Zealand's Disability Support Network. We interview the Green Building Council which says it's fielding regular calls about overheated buildings. And we catch up with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir as the Prime Minister plans to move into a newly refurbished Premier House.