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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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Dame Fran Wilde discusses push for change in local elections
Councils around the country are looking to follow Auckland in scrapping postal voting for local elections. Auckland councillors have voted to bring back…
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Meth Toll: Kaikohe’s rehab program changing lives
Kaikohe is the so-called 'Meth Capital of New Zealand' - but a rehabilitation program run on a shoestring budget is changing lives. In the third instalment of…
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Marty Grenfell steps down after Tauranga landslide review
Tauranga City Council's chief executive Marty Grenfell has stepped down six weeks after a damning review found January's deadly landslide was preventable. In…
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Nicola Willis discusses Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update
Higher tax revenues are helping the Government's books, with the Treasury yesterday unveiling rosier than expected forecasts. The Pre-election Economic and…
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Morning business news for Wednesday 30 September
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Damian Light discusses changes to Auckland Transport
From tomorrow, Auckland Transport as it currently is will cease to exist, with many of its non-public transport functions moving under the control of the…
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BBC’s Paul Adams reports from Ukraine as attacks ramp up
Russia has continued to ramp up its attacks on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says multiple regions have come…
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Morning rural news for Wednesday 30 September
New Zealand's farming industry representatives are set to present their case to the US over its investigation into lamb exports, meanwhile America is still…
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Parties under pressure to show how election promises add up
Now that Labour's got its hands on the government's books, the pressure's piling on for them to explain how it'll pay for its promises, particularly pay…
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World news wrap for Wednesday 30 September
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Chloe Swarbrick discusses rise in polls
The Greens recorded their highest ever poll result this week - 16 percent in the 1News Verian poll. Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick says if it makes it into…
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 September 2026
On today's episode Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's latest poll result; Councillors meet to discuss Auckland landslide risks; Booth's Logistics boss discusses…
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New library opens in Cannons Creek
A new library has opened in Cannons Creek. Residents checked out the new space yesterday, with activities, kai, performances, face painting and story telling…
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New plan to revitalise Nelson waterfront
A decade after the last plan for revitalising Nelson's waterfront was shelved, the council has come up with a new proposal to make the most of the coastline…
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New contender shakes up Mt Albert electorate
The Auckland electorate seat of Mt Albert could prove pivotal for National as it plots its way back to power. Labour have held the seat for decades but nearly…
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Kiwi engineers learn from Venezuela's devastating earthquakes
Last month, four New Zealand engineers flew to Venezuela to help in the aftermath of the devastating double quakes, which hit the western and central parts of…
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Sports Chat for 29 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Is an adjustment to tax brackets on the cards?
The Treasury will today reveal the state of the Government's books, and it may lead to more tax policy announcements. Nicola Willis, in her role as National's…
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Latest on black market tobacco action group arrests
A woman arrested in the first operation by the Government's black market tobacco action group has appeared in Auckland District Court. She's been charged with…
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Wanaka developer discusses new Mt Iron project
The developers behind a housing project at the base of Mt Iron say it could help ease Wanaka's housing crisis. The Mt Iron Junction scheme will deliver 250…
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Chris Hipkins discusses Labour’s latest poll result
Both National and Labour's party vote has tumbled into the 20s in the latest 1News Verian Poll, with minor parties picking up support. It represents a…
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Salvation Army resets its national addictions programme
As part of RNZ's series - Meth Toll, yesterday we heard about 57-year-old Deeann Herkt, who has now been sober for 11 years. In 2015, she referred herself to…
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Meth Toll: Waipukurau community tackles issue of addiction
A small rural town in Central Hawke's Bay is battling a big problem, it has one of the highest levels of meth in the country.In 2024, Waipukurau's wastewater…
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Corin Dann and Jo Moir preview today’s PREFU announcement
Later today, Treasury will open the books and reveal the state of the government accounts, just as the election campaign is getting underway. Business editor…
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Sports Chat for 29 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Renter frustrated over temperature of new build
A family renting a new build home says their living space reaches unbearable temperatures because of the way it was built. Yesterday, we heard how building…
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Electoral Commission boss discusses voter enrolment
An estimated one in ten eligible voters have not yet enrolled to vote, with less than a month to go before the deadline. Changes to electoral law introduced…
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John Campbell talks to voters in Mt Roskill electorate
Yesterday, Chris Hipkins went to Christchurch, and Christopher Luxon stayed in Auckland, visiting an electorate National won for the first time ever in 2023…
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Booth's Logistics boss discusses fuel price rises
Surging diesel prices are once again being felt across the transport industry. Diesel prices are sitting at around $3.18 a litre, the highest point since May…
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Mackenzie District considering user pays public toilets
Visitors to the Mackenzie District may soon struggle to find a free toilet, the council is meeting today to consider introducing a user-pays system. The…
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Latest from BBC’s Frank Gardner on UK air base arrests
The five men arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences after an incident near a UK Royal Airforce Base have been released on bail. BBC's Security…
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Sports Chat for 29 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Further drop in support for major parties in latest poll
The latest polling may not have shaken up the left and right blocs but it's once again the major parties bleeding. After their launches over the weekend…
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World news wrap 29 Septemeber 2026
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Councillors meet to discuss Auckland landslide risks
Auckland Council is facing similar risk management challenges as Tauranga City Council when it comes to the risk of landslides. Ross Roberts is the chief…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 28 September
Jo Moir on National and Labour's campaign launches; Kelly Eckhold discusses increasing cost of fuel; Shanan Halbert discusses Labour's new student loan policy…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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Hamilton to host student-led, independent TED talk event
A team of Waikato students are teaming up to plan a night of presentations and performances centred around the theme of "Unwritten Futures". And leading the…
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Labour targets Greens-held Wellington Bays seat
Labour is vying to win back Wellington this election, in what's shaping up to be a neck-and-neck race for the new Wellington Bays seat. Wellington Issues…
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Sports Chat for 28 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Questions raised over KiwiSaver hardship withdrawals
We've heard a lot in recent years about how many more people are turning to their KiwiSaver accounts when they're in financial strife. But the Retirement…
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Kaikohe grandmother turns her life around after meth addiction
A grandmother who began using meth as a teen is now clean and inspiring others to change their lives. In the first instalment of RNZ's new series Meth Toll…
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Shanan Halbert discusses Labour’s new student loan policy
Labour is promising to wipe ten percent off the student-loan balances of some borrowers. Labour's tertiary education spokesperson Shanan Halbert spoke to…
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Andrew Eagles discusses concern over overheated homes
Despite a warming climate, and a super-sized El Nino looming this summer, building officials will not make any changes to fix overheating houses for another…
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Christopher Luxon discusses National's campaign launch
National Party Leader Christopher Luxon spoke to John Campbell following National's election campaign launch.
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Sports Chat for 28 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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School holidays highlight childcare gap for working parents
It's day one of the school holidays, and many parents will be struggling with balancing work and childcare. It's a constant juggle for working parents dealing…
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Market update for 28 September 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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Council votes to reduce work hours instead of pay rises
Northland Regional Council has voted in favour of a reduced-hours-same-pay regime for staff to save money on payrises. HR expert and MyHR's Chief Evangelist…
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Kelly Eckhold discusses increasing cost of fuel
Fuel prices are climbing sharply across New Zealand again, with economists expecting them to keep rising. US President Donald Trump is pushing for a ban on US…
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Jo Moir on National and Labour's campaign launches
Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell following National and Labour's campaign launches at the weekend.
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Craig McCulloch reports on Labour’s election campaign launch
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch was in Auckland for Labour's campaign launch.
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Melissa Chan-Green discusses Black Ferns game against England
The Black Ferns coach is praising her team for chasing a win over England, when they could have taken a draw when the clock struck 80 minutes. Instead, they…
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Latest from UK following alleged terror plot arrests
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act at a UK Royal Air Force base. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.