Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024

In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies, a hikoi protesting seabed mining has travelled through Patea this morning, ahead of the release of the projects that will be subject to fast-track legislation, and New Zealand's first festival dedicated to all things Drag is back again, kicking off tonight in Palmerston North.