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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
It's the final countdown to the US election with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spending time in Pennsylvania before the polls close. Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington… Audio
Increased liability concerns are preventing people from accessing the outdoors
Twelve associations are calling for recreational activities to be formally excluded from the Health and Safety Act 2015.
Cabinet signs off late payment rules for government departments
It will soon be mandatory for government departments to pay invoices within ten days, a move the government says will help small businesses and improve productivity. Audio
Live: Luxon 'frustrated' with officials but 'confident' in Cabinet conflict of interest processes
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he's confident about Cabinet's own conflict of interest processes Audio
Over 78 million already voted in US election
Over 78 million people have already voted in the intense 2024 US election. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Pennsylvania key state in path to the Whitehouse
The latest poll in Pennsylvania is close. According to Five Thirty Eight - Donald Trump is on 47.9 percent, and Kamala Harris is 47.8 - point one separating them. Whomever wins the state and its 19… Audio
Harris and Trump make last pitches to voters in swing states
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris is making a whistle stop tour of the crucial swing state of Pennsylvania as she looks to build on late momentum with older women voters ahead of polling day. Donald… Audio
Corin Dann attends Kamala Harris rally in Allentown, PA
US Presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are working overtime to secure votes, just one day out from the American election. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Finance Minister open to idea of govt matching kids' KiwiSaver contributions
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined Nathan Rarere for a look at the week in politics Audio
Watch: Luxon faces questions after Cabinet meeting
The Prime Minister announced a targeted maths acceleration programme to give more students confidence in mathematics.
Trial of catch up maths lessons for Years 7 and 8 introduced
The government is spending $2 million on a trial of catch-up maths lessons for children in Years 7 and 8 next year. About two thousand students will take part in the programme which runs for the first… Audio
Mt Messenger poster child for PWA reform - NP mayor
The Crown's failure to purchase a Taranaki couple's farm for a major roading project has seen its cost skyrocket. The mayor of New Plymouth said the Crown's inability to buy the 11 hectares of land… Audio
ESR proposes to cut 8% of workforce
Cost cutting necessary to fit within a new 'funding envelope,' the Institute of Environmental Science and Research says.
How you're already paying tax on KiwiSaver
Christopher Luxon has claimed a capital gains tax would hit KiwiSaver investors - but they already pay tax. Here's how.
Lange to Luxon: A timeline of the capital gains tax
For decades, the question over one tax change has been kicked down the road, over and over.
Southern hospital: Mayors head to capital to hand over petition
Save Our Southern Hospital Campaign is hitting Wellington on Wednesday, where Cliff the Ambulance will deliver a petition to Parliament.
Weapons tech export rules set for tightening
The government is looking to tighten controls over exporting weapons or advanced technologies that could be misused in war.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 4 November
On today's episode, the race for the US Presidency is tracking as one of the closest ever as candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump enter the final two days of campaigning, the Green Party says the… Audio
NZ-US Council chair on impact of US election on NZ
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris campaigns in Michigan on Sunday while her Republican rival Donald Trump will stop in three eastern battleground states just two days before Tuesday's… Audio
