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Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.
Episodes
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 30 October
Janet Wilson on Luxon's response to latest poll; Warning over side-effects from unapproved peptide injections; Students' invention targets $1.2m tractor fire…
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Latest news from Australia
We cross the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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Auckland Marathon marks 35 years with record-sized field
Nearly 20,000 runners and walkers will line up this weekend for the Auckland Marathon, the biggest field in more than a decade. It's the 35th anniversary of…
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
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Electoral Commission discusses early voter turnout
Voters unsure if they're enrolled will be given special votes at polling booths, but they won't count if it turns out they weren't enrolled on time. Unlike…
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Nelson candidates make final pitch in close electorate race
Last election, fewer than 30 votes separated the top two candidates in Nelson, prompting a recount. Labour's Rachel Boyack claimed the victory after a swing…
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Community theatre stages first Rocky Horror in Australasia
Exactly 40 years ago, Prime Minister Rob Muldoon surprised the nation by appearing as the narrator in a famously raunchy, cult-classic musical. Now, for the…
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AA explains upcoming changes to WoF rules
There are some big Warrant of Fitness changes on the way from this weekend. From Sunday older vehicles will remain on annual inspections, while newer vehicles…
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Rolleston residents weigh in on district's growth
Selwyn remains New Zealand's fastest-growing district, according to new estimates from Stats NZ. And with more housing developments in the pipeline, growth is…
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Taurua scraps mandatory fitness test for Silver Ferns selection
Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has ditched a long-standing policy requiring players to meet a mandatory fitness standard. The change means players no…
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Wellington drivers reveal how far they'll go for cheaper fuel
With the price of a full tank for even a modest car getting close to $200, motorists are looking for the best value at the pump. At the moment, fuel prices can…
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Janet Wilson on Luxon's response to latest poll
National Party leader Christopher Luxon has warned of "dire consequences" if the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll becomes reality. Luxon, who doesn't routinely…
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Warning over side-effects from unapproved peptide injections
A mum of four is urging people to make sure they know what they're injecting, after she suffered worrying side-effects taking unapproved peptides. Weeks into…
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Auckland changes transport plans for sold-out Eden Park clash
Eden Park is sold out for tonight's Black Caps versus India clash and Auckland Council is making transport changes to avoid a repeat of transport delays seen…
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BBC analyst on deadly attack at Dnipro railway station
A Russian drone strike at the main railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least fourteen people waiting to board a train. BBC…
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Fire and Emergency reset follows claims of 'beasting'
A Fire and Emergency report has revealed major flaws in the way firefighters are trained including a claim an old-school military style approach called…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Students' invention targets $1.2m tractor fire problem
Birds nesting in tractor engines cause an estimated $1.2 million in tractor fire claims each year, according to rural insurer FMG. A group of Year 13 students…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 29 October
New needle exchange kits target people injecting peptides; Nicola Willis discusses Reserve Bank's OCR decision; Political editor Jo Moir discusses latest RNZ…
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New Zealand fans queue for viral romantasy book release
The latest book in a viral series has had some New Zealanders queuing up at midnight, just to get their hands on a copy. 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' is the…
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Cory Sweeney on the search for New Zealand's next sevens stars
New Zealand's most promising sevens players will be testing their mettle against some of the world's best in Tauranga this weekend. Admission is free to The…
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Trade Me data shows petrol cars depreciating faster
Your car may be dropping in value faster than it might have in the past. Trade Me has produced some new data showing petrol cars are potentially depreciating…
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Waitangi Tribunal hears Maori women's remand experiences
Three wahine Maori have shared their experiences from both inside and outside the justice system - at the Waitangi Tribunal's priority inquiry into custodial…
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Former Reserve Bank economist on surprise OCR decision
Many economists are surprised the Reserve Bank decided to hold the official cash rate. In a 4-3 split decision, the Monetary Policy Committee held the OCR at…
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Tower CEO on rising insurance costs and climate risks
The amount we're spending on insurance has climbed by about a third over the past five years. Stats New Zealand figures also show home insurance has gone up…
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Russell nears breakthrough in fight against rats and possums
For more than 20 years the Russell Landcare Trust in the Bay of Islands, has been working to remove introduced predators and bring back native birds. And now…
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Four decades of Capital Times issues now searchable online
Nearly four decades' worth of issues from Wellington's weekly Capital Times newspaper-mag is now available, and searchable, complete with paparazzi shots…
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UK watchdog wants ban on asking job applicants' past pay
Britain's equality watchdog wants bosses banned from asking job applicants how much they earned in previous jobs. The Equality and Human Rights Commission says…
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Wayne Brown wants government to back Auckland or step aside
Wayne Brown has called on the next government to back Auckland, or get out of the way. The city's mayor has announced his 2026 manifesto covering a range of…
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Crowdfunded supermarket raises nearly $2 million
Last week, we spoke to the owner of supermarket, Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt which is crowdfunding for investors. They've raised over $1.8 million so far, and…
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Political editor Jo Moir discusses latest RNZ poll
The National Party has dropped below 25 percent in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, while Opportunity has reached a new high and could decide the next…
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Nicola Willis discusses Reserve Bank’s OCR decision
The Reserve Bank has unexpectedly kept the OCR unchanged, in a move that's surprised most analysts. Nicola Willis spoke to John Campbell.
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Latest update from Spain after high-speed train collision
At least 68 people have died in a collision between two trains near Urda, in Spain. The death toll makes it Spain's worst rail disaster in a decade…
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Farmers urged to "stop and pop" bonnets
Farmers are being urged to 'stop and pop' the bonnet before starting work to reduce fire risk from nesting birds, meanwhile stock is flowing slowly to meat…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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New needle exchange kits target people injecting peptides
Health New Zealand has started providing pharmacies with peptide injecting kits as part of its Needle Exchange Programme for people injecting peptides without…
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Giles Dexter reports in latest RNZ poll results
National is polling below its dismal 2020 election night result, with our latest RNZ-Reid Research poll putting the party under 25 percent. Labour stays on…
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Morning Report Essentials Wednesday 28 October
Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni; Labour's Kieran McAnulty on party's rent-to-buy policy; Christchurch mum calls for faster asbestos…
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Brigitte Sistig on Auckland's new repair hub
Aucklanders are being encouraged to fix rather than throw away their broken items. New Zealand's first permanent repair hub has opened in Kingsland, where…
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Retail NZ boss discusses competition for retail jobs
Job listings rose 6.5 percent in the April to June quarter, according to data from TradeMe. South Island listings rose 15 percent on the previous quarter while…
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Six candidates vie for Taieri as Labour's grip is tested
Labour's grip on a southern stronghold could be loosening this election, with six candidates vying for the Otago seat of Taieri. The electorate used to be…
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Interest rate rise looms as voters head to the polls
The Reserve Bank is about to do something it doesn't do all that often - increase interest rates in the run-up to an election. Will it matter to voters? Money…
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Sam Sherwood on new evidence in Katrina Jefferies case
Police are investigating a potential breakthrough in relation to the 21-year-old cold case killing of Auckland woman Katrina Jefferies. It comes as a never…
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Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni
Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Waitaki candidates clash over regional issues at Wanaka summit
As advance voting gets underway, National's grip on Waitaki faced a vocal test in Wanaka last night, before about 200 locals. Six political candidates clashed…
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Police cars to carry defibrillators in Wellington trial
It's hoped that lives will be saved thanks to a new pilot programme putting AEDs - automated external defibrillators - in some police cars in the Wellington…