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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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Ratings agency Moody's releases new report on NZ economy
Ratings agency Moody's has released a new report into the New Zealand economy. It says recovery is coming, but there are still some risks. Money correspondent…
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Documents reveal problems at former charter schools
Officials sacked the boards of two former charter schools because of problems including growing debt at one and an illegal Board of Trustees at the other. The…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
The latest Taxpayer Union-Curia poll suggests the government's block would return to power - gaining 64 seats compared to the opposition's 56. Labour leader…
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AIMS Games director discusses events growing appeal
The AIMS Games, New Zealand's biggest sports tournament is taking place in Tauranga, with more than 467 schools taking part. Tournament director Kelly…
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Latest political news with political editor Jo Moir
Recent polls show support for both major parties continues to drop. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Charity says some older people going with little or no food
A charity says the high cost of living is forcing some older people to go with little food. Hamilton's St Vincent De Paul has made pensioners the focus of…
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Port of Tauranga's CFO discusses expansion project
Port of Tauranga has been granted the green light for its wharf expansion project through the Government's fast-track approval process It ends the port's…
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Auckland doctor discusses high levels of demand on hospitals
Health New Zealand is expecting increased pressure on its services to remain for at least another three to four weeks.It says hospitals are experiencing some…
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Fight to save postal services in Christchurch CBD
The pending closure of a post office box hub in Christchurch will mark the end of postal services inside the city's CBD. Sockburn local and advocate Luke…
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Vitaly Shevchenko discusses US envoy visit to Moscow and Kyiv
BBC Monitoring's chief analyst Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to John Campbell following a visit to Moscow and Kyiv by US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
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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 experiencing fast-growing HIV epidemic
Fiji is experiencing one of the world's fastest-growing HIV epidemics with implications that extend to its Pacific neighbours, including New Zealand. A Public…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 7 September
PM discusses supermarkets, superannuation, and housing; Elective surgeries postponed due to demand on health system; Chloe Swarbrick discusses new publicly…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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World Gold Panning Championship set to take place in Cromwell
Forget rugby and netball, New Zealand is about to host a very different kind of global sports competition for the first time. Preparations are underway in…
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New pool to provide more than a place to manu for Kapiti locals
The Kapiti District Council approved the $16.2 million construction budget for the Otaki pool complex at a meeting last week. As well as a manu pool, the…
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
Young people have been some of the hardest hit by the recent increase in unemployment - but some are worried that it could be about to get worse, if companies…
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Liggins Institute research into premature births into 25th year
Every year about 4,500 babies are born prematurely in New Zealand, and those rates have been rising. Born before 37 weeks, they can have life-long health…
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Warriors boss Cameron George discusses weekend win
The Warriors have missed out on what would have been the club's second-ever minor premiership. The Penrith Panthers leap-frogged them in the final round with a…
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Cold, damp housing linked to winter illnesses
A community housing provider and social service organisation says despite improvements to New Zealand's rental housing stock, cold and damp homes continue to…
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PM discusses supermarkets, superannuation, and housing
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Joe Porter live from South Africa following All Blacks loss
The All Blacks have suffered another loss to the Springboks, leaving South Africa 2-1 ahead in the series. Rugby reporter Joe Porter was there and spoke to…
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Parking trial pays off for local retailers
A parking trial by Maungakiekie-Tamaki Local Board has doubled Onehunga parking limits to an hour, and some surrounding streets to two hours. As a result, the…
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Chlöe Swarbrick discusses new publicly owned supermarket policy
The Greens are campaigning on launching a publicly owned supermarket, in a bid to break up the supermarket duopoly and bring down food prices. Green party…
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Weekend policy announcements cover housing and supermarkets
National's appeal to first home buyers, ACT had pledged to overhaul the government's approach to climate change, while the Greens announced plans for a new…
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Elective surgeries postponed due to demand on health system
Health New Zealand says pressure is being felt across the health system and they expect that to continue for the next three to four weeks, and that means acute…
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Koroneihana celebrations take place at Turangawaewae Marae
Koroneihana celebrations reached their climax on Saturday, with thousands arriving at Turangawaewae Marae to hear Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po…
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Win for far-right party in German state election
Germany's far right AfD party has won a landslide victory in a state election in Germany, according to exit polls. Correspondent Thomas Sparrow spoke to Ingrid…
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Joe Porter reports from South Africa following All Blacks loss
The All Blacks hopes of a series victory over the Springboks have been dashed following yesterday's defeat to South Africa in the third test in Soweto. Rugby…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with correspondent Jagruti Dave.
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Increased fire risk this summer due to El Nino
Canterbury is preparing for a spring and summer of strong winds and dry conditions because of the El Niño. That means an elevated wildfire risk. Karen Elliott…
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 4 September
Lilia Tarawa on cancellation of Gloriavale school registration; Are we doing enough to minimise the risks of future disasters?; Push for cross-party plan on…
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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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Taiha Molyneux reports from this year’s Koroneihana
Tears and tributes have flowed at this year’s Koroneihana, as iwi from across the country gathered at Tūrangawaewae to remember a generation of formidable…
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Kaikoura Suburban School holds 20th Whale Run fundraiser
A school with a roll of just 50 kids has been raising around $20,000 every year for the past 20 years. Tomorrow morning Kaikoura Suburban School holds its 20th…
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Why renting retirees might be better off saving nothing
Renting as a retiree can be a tricky prospect - but for some people, having some money saved might not be the help they expect. Money correspondent Susan…
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Lillian Hanly reports from Pacific Islands Forum in Palau
Leaders in the Pacific have registered their concern over a nuclear-capable missile test conducted by China, calling on all states to provide advance warning…
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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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Orchestra Wellington chair responds to funding cuts
Orchestra Wellington has been left blindsided following Creative New Zealand's decision to almost halve its funding. The orchestra's funding has been slashed…
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Voting for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year opens
Voting for Forest & Bird's Bird of the Year kicks off today, and you have until September 20 to have your say. Forest & Bird's acting chief executive Erika…
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Rahui Papa speaks from Koroneihana at Tūrangawaewae Marae
Thousands from around the world have been gathering at Waikato's Tūrangawaewae Marae this week for Koroneihana, the annual celebration of the coronation of the…
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Student caught using smart glasses in university test
A University of Auckland student has been caught wearing smart glasses in a test, raising concerns about how the new tech could be used by students to cheat…
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Sean Fitzpatrick from South Africa ahead of All Blacks test
Sean Fitzpatrick spoke to John Campbell ahead of this weekend's test between the All Blacks and South Africa.
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Nurses speak of nightmare winter at North Shore Hospital
Residents on Auckland's North Shore have been showing their support for nurses who say they're having a nightmare winter. North Shore's hospital emergency…
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Are we doing enough to minimise the risks of future disasters?
The issue of managing risk in this country has been a key talking point following the fatal landslide at Mauao. Hazel Armstrong, a Wellington-based lawyer who…