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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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Pak'nSave Tauranga owner responds to National’s new policy
National wants to pursue the structural separation of Foodstuffs, which would see New World and Four Square as one nationwide chain, and PAK'nSAVE as another…
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Kiwi in Ukraine says aid vehicles being targeted by Russia
A New Zealander delivering aid in Ukraine says their vehicles have been directly targeted by Russian drones, with multiple destroyed, and team members injured…
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EU invites Canada to become first ever associate member
European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, says the EU must urgently reimagine its partnerships. William Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from…
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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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Foodstuffs pushes back on plans to separate its brands
Foodstuffs says National's idea to break it up into competing chains would have significant implications for its supermarkets. The coalition is split over the…
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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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Fiji govt declares national HIV emergency
Fiji's government has declared a national HIV emergency, driven by a rapid rise in infections. The virus has taken hold in the island nation in recent years…
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 September 2026
On today's episode Simeon Brown responds to concerns over health care system; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Aroturuki Tamariki…
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Eden Park boss speaks ahead of sell-out Warriors game
It took only a matter of hours for the Warriors faithful to snap up tickets to Sunday's elimination final at Eden Park. The stadium has about double the…
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Piha campground reopening uncertain
Anyone planning a spring camping trip to Piha on Auckland's West Coast is currently out of luck. Auckland Council has shut the beach's only campground... and…
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Houkura chair David Taipari responds to council vote changes
Local government minister Simon Watts is moving to ban voting rights for non-elected members of council committees. And yesterday confirmed that it will…
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Sports Chat for 16 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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What employers are doing to hold on to staff who are parents
An on-site nanny or extra sick days might sound like something out of a fever dream to a lot of new parents.But updated data on parental leave policies shows…
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Auckland's Heart of the City to elect new board
Auckland's Heart of the City business association will be hoping to put a tumultuous year behind it when it elects a new board at a special general meeting…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Should Christchurch invest in commuter rail?
Has the success of Auckland's City Rail Link sparked a desire for passenger rail in other parts of the country? Christchurch is booming, while the nearby town…
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Political Editor Jo Moir covers reaction to Phillips inquiry
A damning report into authorities handling of the Tom Phillips case has exposed a litany of failures and mistakes in the way the case was handled. Political…
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Katie Todd reports fron Queenstown’s traffic jams
It's one of the jewels in New Zealand's tourism crown, but Queenstown is also becoming well known for its chronic traffic jams. Just how bad is it out there?…
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Sports Chat for 16 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Aroturuki Tamariki reacts to Phillips investigation
Chief Executive of the Independent Children's Monitor, Aroturuki Tamariki, Arran Jones spoke to John Campbell about the Public Inquiry into the Disappearance…
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Simeon Brown responds to concerns over health care system
The health system has been under significant pressure this winter, with Auckland City Hospital saying it's been worse than expected. Just yesterday, Tauranga…
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Retirement Villages Association discusses industry reform
The Government says it will shortly announce further details on the work it's doing to reform the law surrounding retirement villages. A review of the…
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Failings found in Lucy Letby hospital inquiry
An inquiry into the hospital where killer nurse Lucy Letby worked, has found some babies could have been saved if action was taken earlier. Correspondent…
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Lillian Hanly reports on reaction to Tom Phillips inquiry
A family violence expert says multiple government agencies failed simultaneously to allow Tom Phillips to be on the run with his kids for years. A public…
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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 tool to prepare for floods on West Coast
Westport communities will be better prepared for floods, thanks to a new forecasting system. It will give authorities the ability to plan evacuations a day or…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 15 September 2026
Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 15 September 2026.
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Los Angeles abuzz with Emmys fever
John Campbell spoke to Culture 101 host Perlina Lau about the biggest night in television.
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Warm weather to shed light on yellow-legged hornet population
With the weather getting warmer, yellow-legged hornet hunters will soon learn if their big push to kill the invasive species has been successful. Ingrid…
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New data shows increase in complaints about banks
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds explains the new data from the Banking Ombudsman.
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University of Otago building to open in Christchurch this week
The University of Otago's largest build, both in size and cost, will open at the end of this week in Christchurch. The building, to be known as Wai Ora, will…
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Overseas visitor numbers reach pre-Covid levels
New Zealand's tourism industry has reached a milestone, with the number of overseas visitors arriving in the country two months ago surpassing July 2019…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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What could be next for rail in New Zealand?
With Auckland's City Rail Link now open, many people are contemplating the potential of train travel across the country. John Campbell spoke to Patrick Rooney…
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Priorities for final two weeks of Parliamentary term
Political editor Jo Moir joins Morning Report.
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Understanding risk of self-replicating artificial intelligence
There's a call for a global coordinated effort to address the threat of artificial intelligence. John Campbell spoke to John Steidley, researcher at…
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Young Kiwis in violent homes will need proof for benefit
Advocates say incoming changes to the jobseeker benefit could trap young New Zealanders in violent households. From November, some 18 and 19-year-olds will…
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Proposal to ban new total remuneration contracts
The Labour Party wants to ban new total remuneration contracts, which include an employer's KiwiSaver contribution in a salary. National has said its open to…
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Retirement resident advocacy group calls for better protections
The Retirement Village Residents Association represents about 15,000 of the 56,000 residents living in villages across the country. John Campbell spoke to Di…
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Morning business news for Tuesday 15 September
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Audit finds pork label products confusing
Animal Policy International examined more than 100 products from 26 brands and found labels that make it difficult to work out the product's country of origin…
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Does Russian strike on train mark an escalation in the war?
EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has accused Russia of attempting to scare Western countries with an attack by a Russian drone on a passenger train near…
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Morning rural news for Tuesday 15 September
New Zealand's seafood industry is growing according to a new report meanwhile farmers are preparing for the potential El Niño impacts. Rural News on Morning…
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Concerns for albatross breeding season amid H5N1
Dunedin's Pukekura/Taiaroa Head National Park is home to the Southern Hemisphere's only mainland colony of Northern Royal Albatross - or toroa. Right now, last…
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World news wrap for Tuesday 15 September
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Move-on legislation will 'criminalise homelessness'
The Summary Offences Bill, better known as the move-on bill, is set to make its way through parliament in the coming days. The law gives police the power to…