Morning Report for Wednesday 2 October 2024

10:00 AM.On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Read more Audio

8:57 AM.How much will the school holidays hit your pocket? First Up producer Mahvash Ikram went to the mall to find out. Audio

8:53 AM.Public health advice still urges people to test and isolate if they have the virus - but now those who suspect they have Covid will need to pay. College of General Practitioners Medical Director Dr… Read more Audio

8:49 AM.The fine for parking in a mobility parking spot has just gone up from $150 to $750. IHC Director of Advocacy Tania Thomas spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:44 AM.A woman who spent years in a fundamentalist religious group is warning others about the dangers of cults. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

8:41 AM.Wellington businesses are adapting and changing to meet grim economic times in the Capital. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:30 AM.Market Update for 2 October 2024. Audio

8:26 AM.Public health advocates says vaping now seems to attract more regulation than smoking. Professor Richard Edwards spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:22 AM.Transport agency Waka Kotahi is warning school holiday travellers to take care as heavy rain and snow settles in from Wednesday. Waka Kotahi journey manager Tresca Forrester spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

8:12 AM.Labour's associate spokesperson for foreign affairs Damien O'Connor has removed a tweet that appeared to justify Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.Tim Southee has reportedly stepped down as Black Caps test captain following their series defeat in Sri Lanka. Audio

7:54 AM.Breeding season for kākā is in full swing and the Department of Conservation says Wellington attics might be prime real estate for these feathered flat-hunters. DOC biodiversity ranger David Moss… Read more Audio

7:50 AM.The escalating costs for building Dunedin Hospital have highlighted what critics say are some unique challenges the country faces with big building projects. RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith is set to meet formally with Ngāpuhi hapū for the first time, amid ongoing work to find a mutually acceptable configuration of the hapū for Treaty… Read more Audio

7:40 AM.The Grocery Action Group says a Commerce Commission decision to block the Foodstuffs merger is good news, but it won't help Kiwis struggling at the checkout. Grocery Action Group Chairperson Sue… Read more Audio

7:36 AM.Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media and been ordered to fix it. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:28 AM.Associate Health Minister Casey Costello's plan to encourage smokers to switch to Heated Tobacco Products has hit a major snag with the sole supplier Philip Morris forced to pull its IQOS device from… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.The US has pledged support to Israel after Iran launched hundreds of missiles at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

7:18 AM.Concerns are growing of a wider war in the Middle East as Israel continues its strikes on Lebanon. Correspondent Amelie David spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:13 AM.Israel's military says Iran's missile attack is over and citizens can now leave shelters. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann from Tel Aviv. Audio

7:06 AM.The White Ferns have been brought crashing back down to earth ahead of the T20 World Cup in Dubai. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 2 October 2024. Audio

6:49 AM.Hopefully you made the most of the fine weather on Tuesday, because heavy rain and snow is expected around the country from Wednesday. MetService meterologist Mathapelo Makabulane spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

6:45 AM.Missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq and Yemen… Read more Audio

6:38 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

6:28 AM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

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

6:14 AM.The Israeli military has warned 27 villages in Southern Lebanon to evacuate. The warnings come as Israel launches what it says is "a limited ground operation" and "localized raids" in southern Lebanon… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.The White Ferns have fallen to a five wicket loss to England in their second T20 World Cup warm-up game in Dubai. Audio