Morning Report for Tuesday 1 October 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, the Prime Minister is standing by his Associate Health Minister despite concerns she made policy decisions that would benefit tobacco company Philip Morris the most, the Resources… Read more Audio

8:56 AM.New data from ACC shows the footwear style, Crocs are rising in both popularity and the prevalence of injury claims. Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:49 AM.The European Transport Safety Council, which aims to cut road deaths in Europe, is raising concerns over the government's new speed limit rules in New Zealand. European Transport Safety Council… Read more Audio

8:44 AM.Firefighters want an inquiry into a fatal house fire in Otaki and whether the fastest, best-equipped fire truck went. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:39 AM.New pay parity rules coming into affect today could mean relief teachers in early childhood education could face pay cuts. Relief teacher Amy Dean spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 1 October 2024 Audio

8:25 AM.Submissions on the law change that will repeal the oil and gas exploration ban close on Wednesday after only being open for four working days. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:17 AM.The Government is for now refusing to release three key documents expected to shed more on the cost of Dunedin's new hospital building project. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:11 AM.The detective in charge of the investigation that led to the conviction of a serial rapist has paid tribute to the bravery of the survivors, saying they had shown grit and courage. Detective Inspector… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Questions are being asked about the Black Ferns ability to defend their World Cup title next year after they suffered another defeat to a northern hemisphere side to slip down the World rankings. Audio

7:53 AM.The Prime Minister is standing by his Associate Health Minister despite concerns she made policy decisions that would benefit tobacco company Philip Morris the most. Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin… Read more Audio

7:47 AM.The number of KiwiSaver members tapping into their retirement savings to get by remains at record levels. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:43 AM.Gisborne businesses are struggling with many on the brink of closure. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook went to see how people are faring. Audio

7:39 AM.An advocate for survivors of sexual violence says she's thankful for the number of guilty verdicts in the trial of serial rapist John Hope Muchirahondo. Aviva Sexual Violence Service manager Jo Bader… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Many early childhood teachers who work as relievers face a big pay cut today when an exemption from pay parity rules kicks in. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

7:27 AM.The first cancer drug funded through Pharmac's boost earlier this year is available from Tuesday. The Cancer Control Agency head Rami Rahal. Audio

7:21 AM.Drivers beware, from Tuesday, it's going to cost a lot more if you get pinged parking illegally. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio

7:17 AM.More than 1700 homes and businesses are still without power in the Mackenzie district of south Canterbury after a crop-dusting helicopter flying over private land severed two lines on Monday morning… Read more Audio

7:10 AM.US officials say Israel plans to launch a limited ground incursion into Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut. Audio

7:06 AM.The Black Ferns have dropped to No.3 in the women's world rugby rankings following successive losses to England and Ireland. Audio

6:54 AM.Business news for 1 October 2024. Audio

6:45 AM.The Resources Minister says repealing the oil and gas exploration ban is about ensuring New Zealand has long-term contingencies in place if we can't build out enough renewables to meet demand… Read more Audio

6:42 AM.Parts of the Mackenzie District are in their 20th hour without power now, as Transpower works to repair lines damaged by a crop-dusting helicopter on Monday. Tekapo community board chair and local… Read more Audio

6:37 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:27 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

6:25 AM.Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

6:15 AM.Local Government New Zealand argues that ratepayers have to cough up for the cost of tourists, and calls on the government to distribute the $65 increase charges as ringfenced funding to councils that… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.It's been a chilly night for many residents in the Mackenzie District, where hundreds of households are without power. Alpine Energy chief customer and strategy officer Andrew Kerr spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Records tumbled as India launched a batting blitz to overtake Bangladesh's first innings total of 233 in 28 overs on day four of the rain-affected second test in Kanpur. Audio