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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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Questions raised over workplace safety following two deaths
The families of two men killed by conveyor belts that company managers knew were a hazard can't understand how the workplace safety regulator didn't know about…
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Forest and Bird discuss Bird of the Year winner
Voting is over and the results are in, one bird soars over the rest. For the last few weeks, people have been having their say in the Forest and Bird's Bird of…
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Willie Poching discusses Warriors loss with John Campbell
The Warriors season came to a heartbreaking end in front of their biggest ever crowd. In a see-sawing match, the home team came agonisingly close to a…
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Christopher Luxon discusses supermarkets, AI and the Warriors
Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The shift away from search engines to AI
More and more people are turning to artificial intelligence to search for things online. A PwC report earlier this year showed close to half of people surveyed…
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Jonty Dine reports on the Warriors loss at Eden Park
The Garden of Eden continues to be a graveyard for the Warriors, with their season coming to a crushing end in Auckland last night at the hands of the Knights…
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Search resumes for plane that vanished in 1978
A search gets underway today in the hope of solving the mystery of a plane that went missing nearly half a century ago, with seven people on board. The…
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Erica Stanford discusses new policy on screens in schools
National wants to limit the amount of time children use screens at primary school and ban them in early childhood centres. National's Education spokesperson…
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Labour's Arena Williams discusses new supermarket policy
Labour says it will immediately tell Woolworths and Foodstuffs to split their wholesale and retail businesses, if elected in November. Labour's consumer…
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David Seymour responds to supermarket policy announcements
The ACT Party has cast doubt on National, Labour and the Greens' plans to shake up the supermarket sector in a bid to bring down prices. ACT leader David…
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Damning allocations from Earl Spencer in new BBC interview
The BBC interview with Princess Diana's brother has aired in the UK, where he's made damning allegations about King Charles. Royal journalist Pandora Forsyth…
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Labour announces new supermarket policy
Labour has come out with its bid to increase grocery competition, force the duopoly to run their wholesale arms independently from retail. The party says it'll…
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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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Gaspy director discusses current fuel prices
Petrol prices have ballooned since the start of the month, with the 91 unleaded now costing an average $3.30, according to price comparison app Gaspy. The AA…
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 September 2026
Brooke van Velden discusses FENZ leadership; Resident finally back home five months after Wellington floods; NZ Doctor's Orchestra concert taking place in New…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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Kapiti Coast hosts te reo swimming event
A swimming sports event on the Kapiti Coast has given a few hundred local kids the chance to flex their skills in the pool while speaking entirely in te reo…
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NZ Doctor's Orchestra concert taking place in New Plymouth
The New Zealand Doctor's Orchestra has been around since 2012, getting together once a year to perform a concert, with ticket sales being donated to hospice…
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Who is missing out on KiwiSaver contributions?
KiwiSaver members are generally told the earlier you start, the better. National and NZ First want to get babies going from birth with kickstart payments in…
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Matthew Theunissen gets behind the wheel of a driverless car
Fully-self driving cars are legal in New Zealand, so long as they're supervised by a driver, who is still responsible for ensuring they obey the rules of the…
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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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How is supermarket competition monitored in Australia?
Since July, Australia's competition regulator has had the power to examine the big supermarkets' books to see how much they are paying suppliers, and what…
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How Auckland’s CRL has performed in its first week
Auckland Transport's Director of Public Transport, Richard Harrison spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the CRLs first week of operation.
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Select committee report backs up union claims about FENZ
For years, firefighters and their union have been sounding the alarm about Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Now, a select committee report backs that up…
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Residents call for change to level crossings in Auckland
Aucklanders have been celebrating the opening of the City Rail Link this week, but work on a critical part of the rail system has barely started. It will cost…
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Honey Hireme-Smiler previews Warriors weekend game
It's do-or-die for the Warriors when they take on the Knights on Sunday, and they'll be playing in front of their biggest home crowd ever, at a sold out Eden…
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New data shows increased activity in construction sector
New Zealand's gross domestic product figures released yesterday show one industry is bucking the trend. Construction was up 2.7 percent in the last quarter and…
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Brooke van Velden discusses FENZ leadership
Fire and Emergency's leadership team has been told to meet urgently, after the Minister overseeing the organisation said yesterday she had lost confidence in…
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Morning business news for Friday 18 September
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Mahe Drysdale discusses future of Mauao
Eight months after the deadly landslide at Mount Maunganui it's still unclear when the mountain will re-open to the public. Mauao has been off limits since a…
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King Charles joins chorus of concern against AI
King Charles has added his voice to a wave of warnings about AI, saying there are "existential dangers" with the technology. He made the comment while speaking…
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Morning rural news for Friday 18 September
Competition is intensifying in the global beef market, meanwhile it's a busy and expensive time out on farm with spring finally here. Rural News on Morning…
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Jonty Dine previews the Warriors game at Eden Park
In order to double crowd capacity, the Warriors semi final match against the Knights has been moved from the Warriors spiritual home at Mount Smart, to the…
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World news wrap for Friday 18 September
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Resident finally back home five months after Wellington floods
Five months on from floods that swept through Wellington, there are still residents who haven't been able to get back into their homes. Jennifer Andrewes had…
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 September 2026
On today's episode Labour's Ayesha Verrall on state of health system; Pak'nSave Tauranga owner responds to National's new policy; Fiji govt declares national…
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Electric Avenue line up announced
The festival sold out this year, with the 90,000 attendees spending almost $14 million, according to an economic impact report released in May. Electric…
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New low sensory shopping hours at Dunedin department store
For some, loud noises and bright lights can turn a shopping trip into a saga. But a recent win for a Dunedin autistic advocate means his local Kmart now has…
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Online charter school set to become one of NZ’s biggest schools
An online charter school that started the year with 200 students is on track to become one of the country's biggest schools next year. Education correspondent…
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Sports Chat for 17 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
People who have borrowed money have the right to request certain forms of help if they hit unexpected hardship. But money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been…
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The evolving education of te reo Māori in Aotearoa
Maori News Journalist Layla Bailey-McDowell looks into how the way te reo Maori is being taught and learnt has changed over the decades.
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Night 'n Day boss questions new supermarket policies
A convenience store trying to position itself as a competitor to New Zealand's two big supermarket groups is questioning the impact of political parties'…
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Orion Health CEO calls for more investment in technology
One of New Zealand's largest healthcare software companies wants all political parties to prioritise investment in technology, saying it will ease pressures in…
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Treaty law changes put government agenda under pressure
A bill to repeal references to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi in laws has been introduced to Parliament this week. The clock is ticking as the house…
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Supermarket shake-up sparks up parliament debate
National's proposed supermarket shake-up has blown open a fresh fight at Parliament, with its coalition partners pulling in opposite directions. Deputy…
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Sports Chat for 17 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Google Maps error costing tourist operators in West Coast
Google Maps is sending travellers on an unnecessary nine-hour detour from Franz Josef to Wanaka, and it's causing pain for South Westland tourism operators…
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Labour’s Ayesha Verrall on state of health system
National's deputy leader Nicola Willis has promised more than 2000 new nurses will be on the job by the end of the year. Labour has been critical of the…