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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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Jo Moir on latest poll results and the risk of an overhang
With voting booths now open, polls suggest both major parties could be lucky to crack 30 percent come election day. The latest 1-News Verian Poll has National…
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High Court rules against dog walkers over park changes
A group of dog walkers have lost their High Court battle with Auckland Council. Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia had applied for a judicial review of the Puketapapa…
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Security guard describes unsafe heat inside Chch stadium
A security guard who worked the long weekend at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium says the heat inside the sun-baked venue was unbearable and unsafe…
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Christchurch mum calls for faster asbestos safety checks
A Christchurch mum who bought play sand contaminated with asbestos says the Commerce Commission's decision to enforce more safety checks on the products must…
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Labour's Kieran McAnulty on party’s rent-to-buy policy
Labour wants to introduce a rent-to-buy scheme for public housing tenants, and make it easier for them to save a deposit. Under the policy $100 of rent would…
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Morning business news for Wednesday 28 October
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Council chair on plans for hourly Te Huia trains
There are grand plans to make the Hamilton to Auckland Te Huia train an hourly service, and build a new station in the heart of Waikato's largest city. The…
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Update from Israel as country goes to the polls
Israelis have been casting their ballots in record numbers - as they head to the polls for what many are viewing as the most consequential election in decades…
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Morning rural news for Wednesday 28 October
Some respite for Southland farmers and growers, battling one of the wettest seasons in almost half a century, meanwhile warmer conditions could also make for…
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New rules require asbestos testing for sand-based products
A consumer watchdog says new rules requiring testing for asbestos contamination are a positive move, but most shoppers would expect testing is already…
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World news wrap for Wednesday 28 October
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr previews today's OCR decision
If the prevailing attitudes from economists and financial markets are to be believed, we could be seeing another hike in the official cash rate today... just…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 27 October
Fire and Emergency board chair on chief's resignation; Christopher Luxon on campaign and enrolment rates; Labour's Tangi Utikere on Kerrin Leoni's exit; Lawyer…
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Project Jonah warns Aucklanders to give orca space
A pod of orca caused quite a stir in Auckland, after swimming remarkably close to the city's waterfront on Monday afternoon. The animals were spotted moving…
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The green green grass of Eden Park
If you're struggling to control the surging spring growth in your lawn and garden, spare a thought for Eden Park's head groundsman Blair Christensen.
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Nine-night Awakino Gorge closure sparks detour calls
A transport lobby group says the closure of the Awakino Gorge on State Highway 3 for nine consecutive nights reinforces the case for an investigation into an…
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How a possible OCR rise could affect your mortgage
It's OCR week again, and many economists are expecting an increase. But what does that mean for home loans? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking…
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Backroads to the Beehive: Central Otago's changing face
Central Otago's economy is outpacing New Zealand's thanks to the dominance of dairy and other primary industries. But it's an area where once proud farming…
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Kerry Purdy renews call for Blue Spring closure
South Waikato locals are pleased visitors seem to have heeded their calls to think twice before travelling to a popular tourist spot over the long weekend…
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Labour's Tangi Utikere on Kerrin Leoni's exit
Labour's former candidate for Tamaki Makaurau plans to run as an independent. Kerrin Leoni resigned from the party after video and photos emerged of her…
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Christopher Luxon on campaign and enrolment rates
Voting is now open, with party leaders using Labour Day to cast their votes. But anyone not already enrolled will not be able to vote. The Electoral Commission…
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Waitakere Hospital ICU ready but has no staff or patients
A long-awaited intensive care unit at Waitakere Hospital is fully equipped and ready to go but has no patients, no staff and no operating budget. There was a…
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Insurers report thousands of student mental health claims
Foreign students are making thousands of insurance claims for mental health problems and industry insiders say they need more support. Education correspondent…
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Vets urge owners to put dog health before looks
New Zealand vets want people to be more aware of the health conditions associated with some breeding practices, and to prioritise health over looks. Some of…
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Campaigning ramps up as voting booths open
Voting booths are now open. Labour Day was a holiday for most people, but not politicians, who hit the booths, streets and hustings, hard. Labour says it will…
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Heather Keats on what to expect from the strong winds
Strong wind warnings remain in place for Wellington and the upper South Island this morning. Yesterday, the gusts were so strong, people were blown off bikes…
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Lawyer questions ACC's approach to investigating claims
A lawyer who's specialised in ACC claims for nearly 30 years says it's tougher than ever to get compensation and treatment costs paid. Wellington lawyer Hazel…
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Unions raise alarm over private share of health spending
A report commissioned by healthcare unions says almost half of public health spending is being channelled into the private sector. The report was commissioned…
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Update from Tel Aviv ahead of Israel's election
Israeli voters are preparing to go to the polls for the first time since the October 7th Hamas attacks, Israel's worst security failure, and Israel's invasion…
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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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Fire and Emergency board chair on chief's resignation
The head of Fire and Emergency has quit, more than a month after the Minister of Internal Affairs said she no longer had confidence in him. In September…
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 23 October
Chloe Swarbrick discusses increase in threats to; ACC requests for historic patient notes add to GP workload; Lillian Hanly on Labour's response to candidate's…
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Latest news from Australia
We cross the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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Ross church celebrates 160 years on the West Coast
For this week's regional spotlight, we're heading to a tiny community called Ross, south of Hokitika. And while Church attendance may be decreasing generally…
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Susan Edmunds on Airbnb's checkout rule changes
If you've stayed in an Airbnb before you might be familiar with it. You're left with a list of chores to do before you leave, and then handed a cleaning fee on…
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Goldsmith makes plea to Epsom voters as seat hangs in balance
National MP Paul Goldsmith made a plea to Epsom voters last night, as he faces a future outside of Parliament on current polling. Act's David Seymour has an…
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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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Researchers find flaw affecting 70 percent of the web
The discovery of a critical weak spot in the way websites are built has forced governments and agencies around the world to shutdown webpages. Researchers…
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Kāwhia trust moves to stop vehicles driving on beach
Sick and tired of people driving over pipi beds, fish spawning habitat and seabird nests, a Kawhia based trust is putting poles up to stop vehicles getting on…
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Sea hare's unusual defence surprises Hawke's Bay scientists
Hawke's Bay scientists have discovered some rather interesting creatures during their annual survey of the region's rocky reefs.Among them: a little sea hare…
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Petrol prices rise 19 percent as long weekend looms
Yesterday's inflation numbers showed petrol prices for the year rose 19 percent. The average cost of 91 unleaded is now sitting at $3.55 on price comparison…
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Hawke's Bay children face two-year wait for dental checks
Hawke's Bay children are facing a two year wait for community dental check ups, and some have been waiting since 2023. The region is ranked the worst in the…
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Sports Chat for 23 October 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Outdoor early childhood centres set for formal recognition
The government has announced plans to formally recognise nature-based early childhood education centres. These are centres where children spend most of their…
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Chloe Swarbrick discusses increase in threats to MPs
In three weeks over September to October, Parliament's specialist security team handled 216 requests, and some form of security response was deployed in almost…
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ACC requests for historic patient notes add to GP workload
A Christchurch GP says a recent increase in ACC requests for decades worth of patient notes is taking up valuable appointment time. Primary care is under major…
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Lillian Hanly on Labour's response to candidate's gang meeting
A video has emerged of a Labour candidate speaking to Mongrel Mob members about enrolling to vote, and changing the government. Kerrin Leone was in her red…