Morning Report

Liam Lawson has publicly apologised to Sergio Perez after giving the Red Bull driver the middle finger during the Mexican Grand Prix. Audio

The Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Some pharmacies have been charging people with diabetes for their free glucose monitors which have been fully government funded since the first of October. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Israeli forces killed three journalists in Lebanon and raided a hospital in northern Gaza early Friday. Beirut correspondent Amélie David spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has spent more than $3.5 million defending itself against historic claims in the last decade. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The Silver Ferns claimed the Constellation Cup for just the third time in 14 series with a thumping win by 18 goals in Perth. Former Silver Ferns great Anna Stanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

No one has died on the roads this holiday weekend. Director of the National Road Policing Centre Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Employers are angry and frustrated that their foreign staff are waiting months for news about work visas. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio

There is a call for an inquiry into the national distance education school, Te Kura, but staff are scared to speak out. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Former President Donald Trump has distanced himself from what have been described as "vulgar, racist remarks" made at his Madison Square Garden rally in New York. Washington DC correspondent Simon… Read more Audio

Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag, with the team languishing 14th in the Premier League after nine games and winless in Europe this season. Audio

Business news for 29 October 2024 Audio