Morning Report for Tuesday 5 November 2024

10:00 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:55 AM.NCEA exams start on Tuesday, and as you'll remember, it can be a stressful time for students. First Up's Leonard Powell went out to ask exam survivors for some tips on tackling the study season. Audio

8:48 AM.Flemington Racetrack will be the place on Tuesday afternoon for "the race that stops two nations". Racing commentator Aidan Rodley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:45 AM.Rotorua's mayor says the city is on its way to being rid of the emergency housing motels as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to determine the future of seven such motels. Mayor Tania Tapsell spoke… Read more Audio

8:38 AM.A North Island principal says she's grateful for any financial support the government can give to students struggling with maths. Principal of Whangarei Intermediate Haley Read spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

8:34 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

8:32 AM.Market Update for 5 November 2024 Audio

8:25 AM.As Donald Trump and Kamala Harris eye up the White House New Zealand investors are assessing what impact either result might have here. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

8:20 AM.Over 78 million people have already voted in the intense 2024 US election. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

8:10 AM.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… Read more Audio

8:06 AM.The Breakers remain top of the NBL basketball standings after brushing aside hosts Melbourne United 113-79 in last night's top of the table matchup. Audio

7:50 AM.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 excise tax from heated… Read more Audio

7:46 AM.A Christchurch community board member says government changes to a scheme helping owners of earthquake-damaged homes shows they don't understand what claimants are dealing with. Community board member… Read more Audio

7:45 AM.Rotorua residents are desperate and despondent as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to decide the fate of seven emergency housing motels in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

7:40 AM.Kiwi horse racing fans are expected to spend up to $30 million betting on the 164th Melbourne Cup run this afternoon at Flemington. Thad Taylor from the TAB spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

7:20 AM.The lawyer for a terminally ill dairy farmer says ACC has acted arbitrarily and used delay tactics when assessing his compensation. Lawyer Merlyn Remiens spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

7:15 AM.NCEA and Scholarship exams begin on Tuesday with assessments in Dance, Maths, and Tongan. Education correspondent John Gerritsen asked how they are getting on. Audio

7:10 AM.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… Read more Audio

7:07 AM.The Breakers showed no signs of fatigue as they thumped Melbourne United 113-79 in last night's top of the table NBL basketball clash in Melbourne. Audio

6:53 AM.Business news for 5 November 2024 Audio

6:45 AM.This is the sixth year the Tupuna Maunga Authority has closed the mountains during the fireworks season, despite this, the authority says suspicious fires and dangerous behaviour with fireworks have… Read more Audio

6:40 AM.More than 600 people have signed an open letter to the government asking it not to break National's pre-election promise to fund more cancer drugs. Amy Burrows signed the letter and she spoke to… Read more Audio

6:38 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

6:22 AM.In Spain, historic floods have claimed over 200 lives, leaving many still unaccounted for. With communication cut off in several areas, families have flooded social media with pleas for missing loved… Read more Audio

6:17 AM.An advocate for seasonal workers is calling for the use of seatbelts on buses, after workers from Tonga were injured in a crash on their way to jobs in Hawkes Bay. Liaison Sefita Hao'uli spoke to… Read more Audio

6:10 AM.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

6:06 AM.The Breakers crushed Melbourne United 113-79 in a top of the table NBL basketball clash last night in Melbourne. Audio