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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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Lilia Tarawa on cancellation of Gloriavale school registration
Lilia Tarawa grew up in Gloriavale and fled from it with her family as a teenager. She's the granddaughter of Gloriavale founder, Hopeful Christian. She spoke…
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Joe Porter reports from Johannesburg ahead of next AB test
The All Blacks are hoping some fresh legs in the forward pack will give them an edge in this Sunday morning's highly anticipated third test against the…
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Ross Cullen on the rise of Germany's AfD
An upcoming election in Germany is being closely watched, with the far-right Alternative for Germany party hoping to win power for the first time…
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Doctors disheartened and exhausted at state of health system
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists held their annual conference at Wellington's Te Papa museum yesterday. Anya Fielding was there.
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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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Push for cross-party plan on solar energy
With solar energy having moved from the margins of mainstream political debate into a fully fledged election issue, The Sustainable Energy Association is…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 3 September
Psychologist joins calls for compulsory helmets on e-scooters; ICU doctor calls for more RSV vaccination funding; Bernard Hickey on why OCR rise will hit those…
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Fundraising delivers surgical robot for Palmerston North
A wildly successful fundraising campaign has raised the standard of cancer care for the thousands of New Zealanders served by Palmerston North Hospital by…
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New Otago University course encouraging use of AI
A new paper being offered by Otago University summer school is aiming to better prepare students for the workplace, but encouraging the use of AI. Tech…
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The number of people learning on the job has nose dived
Last year there were just 108,000 apprentices and trainees, the fewest in the past 15 years and 50,000 fewer than a high set in 2022. Numbers fell again at the…
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds on interest rate rise
Interest rate rises aren't popular with most borrowers, but it's particularly tough if you're paying off a loan that's larger than your home is worth. Prices…
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Developer defends controversial Arrowtown housing project
The developer behind a contentious housing project near Arrowtown plans to submit a fresh fast track application this month, after an assessor of projects…
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Engineers call for accountability over identified risks
The head of New Zealand's professional body for engineers is calling for greater accountability when risks are identified by experts after the tragedy at Mauao…
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Lillian Hanly live from Pacific Island Forum
The Prime Minister is set to meet with his counterparts at the Pacific Island Forum's annual leaders meeting in Palau today. Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid…
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Queenstown farmer funds wheelchair lift for Wellington family
A dad who had to lift his teenage daughter from her wheelchair up the stairs to their front door no longer has to, thanks to the generosity of a Morning Report…
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What falling house prices mean for the OCR and the economy
Reserve Bank Governor, Anna Breman says falling house prices were contributing to Kiwi households feeling nervous about spending. John Ross, managing director…
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Businesses say they’re still paying price for Moa Point failure
A damning Crown review has found longstanding systemic failures at the top and missed warning signs ahead of the catastrophic failure at Moa Point wastewater…
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Earthquakes renew focus on Milford Sound risks
A series of earthquakes near Milford Sound last night come as flash flooding in Nepal focuses attention on the risks from natural hazards at Piopiotahi Milford…
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Psychologist joins calls for compulsory helmets on e-scooters
Psychologist Chris Parsons has joined the growing chorus of health professionals calling for compulsory helmets on e-scooters. In February, ACC figures…
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Iran accuses US of committing war crime
Iran has accused the United States of committing a war crime, claiming a US strike hit a wedding party. Iran says four people were killed, including a toddler…
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Bernard Hickey on why OCR rise will hit those already suffering
Independent analyst and editor of The Kaka, Bernard Hickey, believes the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the OCR 25 basis points to 2.75 ensures even deeper…
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Morning rural news
A poor arable harvest this year, import competition and weak returns paired with high costs are hurting New Zealand's arable farmers, meanwhile wine giant…
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Alcohol consumption in NZ drops to record lows
Stats NZ is reporting total alcohol consumption per capita fell to its lowest point on record over the past year, the lowest in the OECD. Adam Burns reports.
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
- Morning Report
ICU doctor calls for more RSV vaccination funding
An ICU doctor is joining the calls to fund RSV vaccines for our most vulnerable populations. It follows research from public health experts saying a programme…
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 September
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 September with John Campbell and Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Whitebaiting season gets underway
The New Zealand whitebaiting season opened yesterday and runs until the end of October, and has seen many whitebaiters flock to the great outdoors. Rob Roney…
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Old china loses value as quirky antiques take off
If you're holding onto Nana's 'good' china looking for a cash cow, you're out of luck. Auctioneers and estate houses say there's no market for once-treasured…
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Waiwera Thermal Springs granted resource consent
The developers behind the Waiwera Thermal Springs north of Auckland say they aim to honour the special place Waiwera holds in the hearts of many New…
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
Recruiters say they're being inundated with applications generated by AI, sometimes receiving thousands of applications for a single role.
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Woman denied healthcare after being accused of faking illness
A Hawke's Bay woman was denied years of health care, after being accused by doctors of faking her illness. But the 21-year-old wasn't faking it. She actually…
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Weekly Political Panel: Louise Upston and Carmel Sepuloni
Louise Upston and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Winston Peters speaks at the Pacific Islands Forum
The United States has entered into a significant and declaratory partnership with New Zealand to deliver a major port upgrade on the island of Penrhyn in the…
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Phoenix Karaka responds to netball competition announcement
New Zealand's domestic netball competition has been given a lifeline, with Netball New Zealand officially backing a proposal from Anna Mowbray and Ali…
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Ridgeburn proposal offers new incentives for buyers
A controversial housing development near Arrowtown is back on the table, with the developer offering new incentives for first-home buyers and millions more for…
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PSA responds to PMs comments over planned strikes
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants public servants to be working or at the bargaining table. Ten thousand PSA union members from the Ministry of…
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Lillian Hanly on changes to move-on orders bill
The government's contentious move-on orders look set to be watered down, with MPs recommending that 14 to 17 year olds be excluded. Political reporter Lillian…
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Southland mayor warns of Milford Sound tsunami risk
Southland's mayor says recent flooding events in Nepal emphasises the need for preparation, with Piopiotahi/Milford Sound at risk of a tsunami in case of large…
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Morning rural news
Carpet manufacturer and wool business Bremworth has made a larger loss than it expected, prices holding steady at the Global Dairy Trade Auction and a New…
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Update from Nepal as flooding death toll climbs
A UN official has warned millions are at risk from glacial floods in the Himalayas in the years to come. It follows the deadly floods in Nepal, as the death…
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Whangamomona returns to spiritual home of Taranaki
After almost 40 years, local government reform is likely to return the remote settlement of Whangamomona back to its spiritual home, Taranaki…
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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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Swarbrick responds to PMs commitment to Paris Climate Agreement
As the Prime Minister makes his way to Palau to attend the Pacific Islands Forum from tomorrow, he's made a commitment that New Zealand will stay in the Paris…
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 September
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 September.
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Push to choose second-hand instead of new
Local consignment store Re-Circle is among a group of stores encouraging people to buy and sell pre-loved items. Store founder Henrik Støvring spoke to John…