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More than 300 business and industry leaders will converge on Christchurch today for Tourism Summit Aotearoa. As the country's second largest export earner, tourism brought in $14.3 billion dollars in the year to June - that's up 20 per cent on the year before. René de Monchy, chief executive of Tourism New Zealand spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There has been mounting speculation the US could resume strikes on Iran after the midterm elections. Yesterday, US President Donald Trump said he was in "no rush" to ramp up military action. However, officials have since confirmed strikes were carried out on Iran's Qeshm Island, in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command has not commented on the action, but officials described the strikes as limited and defensive. BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to John Campbell.

Minimum standards about how cow collars should be used on farm are included in the new code of animal welfare for dairy cattle, but one veterinarian wants regulations to go further, meanwhile powder prices continue to rise at the Global Dairy Trade auction. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina Schwanecke.

An early morning sports news update.

A group of Hawke's Bay vegetable farmers is trying to work out what to grow after a feasibility study found they should avoid a McCain-style large scale model again. McCain's closure of its frozen vegetable processing factory in Hastings impacted 100 farmers across the region and a group of growers looked at taking the factory over, but the company sold its processing equipment. The group embarked on a feasibility study, with $50,000 of government funding - and now, as Alexa Cook reports, farmers are trying to figure out what to do next.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

With cost-of-living and health repeatedly named as the top two issues in this election, it's perhaps no surprise to see people thinking about financial security, both in terms of hoping to own their own home, and saving for retirement and old age. ASB's Investor Confidence Survey interviewed nearly 800 adults between July and September - finding younger voters are more likely to be swayed by parties' retirement policies. ASB Senior Economist Chris Tennent-Brown spoke to John Campbell.

National faces party vote challenge as campaign winds up; Chris Hipkins discusses last week on campaign travel; Dr Claire Ward on working as a GP at 78; Maia Wilson on players' concerns over netball's future

This evening ballet fans have a rare chance to get up close to those extraordinary outfits from four decades of New Zealand ballet. Tonight's 'Costume in Motion' catwalk show will see dancers and dance students take to the runway at Wellington's St James Theatre to model costume couture from previous Royal New Zealand Ballet shows. Susie Lees-Jeffries, RNZ Ballet's director of Development and External Affairs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's the final day of campaigning in the United States before the midterm elections. In the state of Michigan, a prominent Democrat has endorsed a Republican nominee - throwing open the senate race in the state. The result could also ultimately decide who controls the chamber for the last two years of Donald Trump's presidency. Philip Crowther is in Detroit and spoke to John Campbell.

An early morning sports news update.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New Zealanders have an opportunity to save money on their power that's equal to the potential of solar, but they may not even be aware of it, one market commentator says.

A survivor of domestic violence says the law makes it too easy for her abusive ex-partner to block their children from accessing counseling despite their pleas for therapy. A new report by Backbone Collective details how abusive legal guardians are preventing their tamariki from accessing therapy and healthcare, because consent of both parents is needed. The organisation advocates for survivors of domestic violence and is calling for changes to the law that would prioritise children's safety. Amy Williams reports.

Gisborne District Council is welcoming an independent review that finds the organisation's approach to the forestry industry is justified and proportional given the erosion risks in the region. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.