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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
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… Audio
Will Boy George be able to get into NZ for a tour?
The Culture Club singer's previous convictions will be weighed up by immigration authorities ahead of his upcoming New Zealand tour.
Australia: Online dating code, indigenous interpreters
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche talks about an online dating code and how negative equity and capital gains taxes are back on the national agenda. Audio
Tiny home subdivision for elderly hampered by red tape
Age Concern Rotorua had plans to build tiny homes at a good rent for the elderly - but now the man behind the project says the process was a red tape nightmare. Audio
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
GPs concerned over impact of free Covid tests ending
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… Audio
Mobility parking spot fines increase to $750
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
Cult awareness conference to warn of dangers of cults
A woman who spent years in a fundamentalist religious group is warning others about the dangers of cults. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Immigration computers struggle ahead of fee hike
Immigration New Zealand experienced one of its busiest days on Monday with a flood of applications.
Research shows vapes attract more regulation than tobacco
Public health advocates says vaping now seems to attract more regulation than smoking. Professor Richard Edwards spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Waka Kotahi warns drivers to take care amid heavy rain
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
Labour MP under fire for tweet justifying Hamas attacks
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… Audio
Spying, fake personas, broken rules - crackdown on MBIE investigators
Immigration investigators have broken the rules on using fake online profiles to spy on people's social media, and been ordered to shape up.
State's social media spying breaks the rules
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
Phillip Morris heated tobacco device unable to be sold
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… Audio
Israel begins ground operation in Southern Lebanon
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… Audio
Nelson volunteers 'on a mission to democratise oracy'
A group of volunteers are working one-on-one with tamariki to improve their speech skills before starting school. Audio
Ni-Vanuatu woman regains sight after four years
A woman from Tanna who hadn't seen for four years has regained her sight last month after a visit by the Vila Central Hospital Ophthalmology team. Audio
Pasifika communities work to destigmatise mental health
Mental health in Pasifika communities is an urgent but often stigmatized topic, clouded by feelings of taboo, shame, and confusion. Audio
Review finds benefits of teacher te reo course before cuts
A programme teaching teachers te reo that had its funding slashed was in high demand, had overwhelmingly positive feedback, and radiated benefits to pupils and whānau, an independent report says.
