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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 Monday 14 September
Christopher Luxon discusses "game changing" CRL, infrastructure; Ingrid Hipkiss speaks to train driver as CRL opens; John Campbell speaks to Len Brown from…
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Update from Matthew Theunissen live onboard the CRL
Reporter Matthew Theunissen has been on board the Auckland City Rail Link. as it goes through its first commuter service, and spoke to John Campbell.
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Hundreds tour new hospital in Dunedin
About 1300 people took the opportunity to explore the new Dunedin Hospital outpatient building as part of a free community open day on Saturday. Otago…
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Pregnancy Help launches fundraising campaign
Pregnancy Help has launched a national campaign as demand sharply increases. Its general manager Sue Marshall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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An update from Karanga-a-hape Station as CRL opens
Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Karangahape Road where there's a brand new city station.
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Susan Edmunds on the risks of property investment
One financial adviser says virtually every property he's ever invested in has lost money, and other commentators say more people are coming around to the idea…
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Immigration NZ overestimates savings from new IT project
Immigration New Zealand overestimated the benefits from its newest IT transformation project by more than $130 million. Gill Bonnett reports.
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Warriors boss discusses weekend loss, plans for next game
The Warriors will have to win away from their usual homeground to keep their title shot alive this weekend. Warriors chief executive Cameron George spoke to…
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John Campbell speaks to Len Brown from City Rail Link
Former mayor of Auckland, Len Brown, who Sir John Key has called the 'great father' of the City Rail Link. Len Brown spoke to John Campbell from Te Waihorotiu…
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Christopher Luxon discusses "gamechanging" CRL, infrastructure
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Westpac economists warn of El Nino risks to NZ economy
A new report says the rising risk of hot, dry conditions, especially in eastern regions and the upper North Island is a threat to pasture-based agriculture…
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Lucy Xia live from Karanga-a-hape Station
Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to John Campbell from Karangahape Road where there's a brand new city station.
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Matthew Theunissen live onboard CRL as morning commute begins
Reporter Matthew Theunissen has been on board the Auckland City Rail Link. as it goes through its first commuter service, and spoke to John Campbell.
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Could a 'pharmacy first' policy take load off GPs?
Pharmacists in the UK will be able to treat more minor ailments under an expanded NHS "pharmacy first" scheme - things like migraines, acne, shingles, infected…
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Barbara Edmonds discusses Labour’s new KiwiSaver policy
Labour's KiwiSaver policy includes making employer contributions compulsory from July 2028, and banning new total remuneration contracts, where an employer's…
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Labour announces Kiwisaver policy
Labour announced its Kiwisaver policy, promising to raise employer contributions, but it won't make it compulsory for workers. Political reporter Lillian Hanly.
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Auckland Transport's Mark Lambert discusses CRL opening
After a decade of construction, and a history spanning more than 100 years, Auckland's City Rail Link is open for business. Mark Lambert, Auckland Transport's…
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Tony Johnson reacts to All Blacks defeat in Baltimore
The All Blacks are heading home after a series defeat to South Africa, and having been humbled by the Springboks in Baltimore over the weekend. Commentator and…
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Live from onboard CRL train as commute begins
The City Rail Link will go through its first real test for the Monday morning commute this morning. Reporter Matthew Theunissen is on board and joins us now.
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Anthropic CEO says AI development must be slowed down
In an online essay, Dario Amodei wrote that AI needs to be built at a balanced rate to ensure its safety. Yorkville Ives tech analyst Dan Ives, spoke to Ingrid…
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Morning rural news
A major bank is warning El Niño will likely impact the primary sector, and could slow GDP growth, meanwhile it already seems to be influencing buyers at 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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Ingrid Hipkiss speaks to train driver as CRL opens
Auckland's City Rail Link is finally open for business. After a decade of construction and delays the CRL opened yesterday. Train driver, and driver trainer CJ…
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 11 September
Cybersecurity expert on ZenTech data breach; Can you tell where your bacon or ham actually comes from?; Businesses gear up for opening of City Rail Link; Kiwi…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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RSA sends Christmas parcels to NZ troops around the world
For 86 years, the RSA has been sending Christmas parcels to New Zealanders in the Defence Force serving away from home. This week, about 175 parcels are being…
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Global Games brings young women rugby players to Taupo
Dozens of teams made up of hundreds of young women rugby players are in Taupo this weekend for the Global Games NZ Junior Girls Rugby Festival. It's this…
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The changing face of the bank of Mum and Dad
Record numbers of people are withdrawing money from KiwiSaver to buy a first home, but the bank of Mum and Dad is still helping. Mortgage advisers say that the…
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Greyhound adoptions surge after racing ban
Families across New Zealand are eager to adopt greyhounds after racing was made illegal last month. Agencies say the demand for adoptions is overwhelming, but…
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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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Helen Clark discusses being PM during 9/11 attacks
This weekend marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. At the time, then-Prime Minister Helen Clark was on her way…
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Businesses gear up for opening of City Rail Link
Auckland businesses are gearing up to reap the benefits of Auckland City Rail Link, which officially opens on Sunday. The $5.5 billion project has taken 10…
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Christchurch mansion offered free to anyone who can move it
An Edwardian mansion could be on its way to demolition in Christchurch, unless someone is willing to take it off a local developer's hands. The sweetener? You…
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Kiwi journalist who spent 9/11 inside police cordon
Tomorrow marks 25 years since the September 11 attacks on the United States. New Zealand journalist Lauren Quaintance was reporting from within the police…
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Pensioner loses confidence after welfare payment error
A pensioner whose welfare payments were wrongly suspended says he has no confidence it won't happen again. The social development ministry has admitted it got…
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Can you tell where your bacon or ham actually comes from?
The New Zealand pork industry says current labelling frequently makes imported pork look like a local product, with extremely small labelling hidden on the…
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Cybersecurity expert on ZenTech data breach
Police are continuing to investigate the suspected theft of digital files from a company running clinical trials. Hackers reportedly stole the data from…
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Business news for Friday 11 September
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Whanau navigators to support children of prisoners
At least 20,000 tamariki have a parent in prison. According to Treasury analysis of Stats New Zealand data, without the right support, they're 10 times more…
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First-ever midterm Republican convention takes place in Texas
The first-ever midterm Republican convention is continuing in Texas, with Vice President JD Vance expected to make a keynote speech today. It follows an…
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Morning rural news for Friday 11 September
A slink skin factory in Southland is causing a stink with the community meanwhile a conservation project is turning marginal farmland or difficult-to-farm…
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City Rail Link: A century in the making
The City Rail Link is set to finally open this weekend, hailed as a game changer for transport in the city, and eagerly anticipated by local businesses who've…
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World news wrap for Friday 11 September
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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The Kiwi behind the wheel of London’s self-drive taxis
Self-driving taxis have hit the streets of London, and a New Zealander has made it happen. Alex Kendall co-founded Wayve in 2017 and as of last week 15 of its…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 10 September
Chris Bishop responds to fast-track pushback from councils; Lifeline boss responds to mental health services review; Lifeline boss responds to mental health…
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Repair Festival Aotearoa brings fixers together
Everyone's got something at home that needs repairs, a shirt with a button loose, maybe a bike tyre that's blown. From now until September 27, Repair Festival…
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World of Wearable Art show set to take place in Wellington
Preparations are underway at Wellington's TSB Arena for the capital's annual World of Wearable Art show. More than a hundred costumes will compete on the…
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Deva Mahal discusses Silver Scroll nomination
The shortlist for the country's most prestigious songwriting award, the APRA Silver Scroll, was revealed this morning. One of the nominees, Deva Mahal spoke to…
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Sports Chat for 10 September 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.