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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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Peter Hillary on the Nepal flooding disaster
Peter Hillary, chair of the Himalayan Trust, spoke to John Campbell about the scale of the disaster, his knowledge of the area, and what he is hearing from…
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Dairy and meat exports fuel record profit for South Port
Located in Bluff Harbour and staffed by workers out of Invercargill and surrounds, South Port is booming thanks to the strength of the Southland economy. South…
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South Island ski fields on high alert for avalanches
The Mountain Safety Council has warned of high avalanche danger across the Southern Alps. The Council says naturally triggered avalanches are likely and…
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What Meta case could mean for NZ social media users
Tech giant Meta has agreed to pay $17-billion dollars and to add further child-safety measures settle claims by States across the us that Facebook and…
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Golden Bay residents call for resilient communications
After several telecommunications outages in Golden Bay, a group of residents is calling for more resilient infrastructure. The single fibre-optic cable that…
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Far North Council pledges action on dangerous dogs
The number of dogs in Far North classified as "dangerous" - dogs that have attacked, injured, or seriously threatened people or animals - has climbed from 1 to…
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World Vision on the Nepal search and rescue operation
The scale of the devastation in Nepal is becoming clearer, as the number of people who have died, and the number missing, continues to grow. World Vision…
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Rugby reporter Joe Porter on second test line-up
There's been a lot of talk about a Springboks backlash in this weekend's second test, but the All Blacks are adamant they will also be better. Joe Porter is in…
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Can All Blacks overcome fired-up Springboks?
The All Blacks are gearing up for this weekend's second test against the Springboks and while everyone is expecting a backlash from the hosts, the tourists are…
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Rescuers in Nepal and Tibet race to search for survivors
Rescuers have continued their search for survivors, after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border. More than 300 people have been killed. Almost a…
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Morning rural news
The country's top future wine makers have been crowned meanwhile a merger of two lobby groups raises the question of whether it's time to reintroduce a wool…
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New Lower Hutt GP clinic meets community need
While the country grapples with a shortage of GPs and long wait times in primary care, a new GP clinic has opened in Lower Hutt. Family-owned Riverside Medical…
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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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Winter storm hits the South Island
The South Island has seen prolonged downpours and heavy snow, with more than 300 millimetres of rain recorded around Franz Josef. MetService's head of Weather…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 27 August
Mayor of Auckland on bed tax, city deal, rates cap; Sealord CEO on seafood demand and laws governing fisheries; Auckland port turns ship around with record…
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Spectacular surge of icebergs at the foot of Tasman Glacier
Visitors to the Mackenzie District are seeing icebergs surge into the region's turquoise waters. Charlie Hobbs, owner of Aoraki Mt Cook Guiding Company, spoke…
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Auckland buskers call for change to rules
Street performers say a crackdown on busking outside Auckland's busiest train station is hurting the city's vibe. Felix Walton reports.
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Camaradarie and choral talent at The Big Sing Finale
The final of the national secondary school choir competition, The Big Sing, gets underway at the Christchurch Town Hall today with winners announced on…
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The world reacts to the death of Dolly Parton
Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to John Campbell about the tributes pouring in for Dolly Parton.
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How a rates rise will work in practice
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at how rates have been rising and who is paying the biggest bills.
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Westpac Economic Overview shows some positivity
The latest Westpac Economic Overview predicts a fall in the unemployment rate, with economic growth forecast to rise to 3 percent in 2027. Westpac chief…
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Sealord CEO on seafood demand and laws governing fisheries
Major changes to the laws governing fisheries - covering how much can be caught, what can be caught, and who is able to have input into those decisions - have…
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GP advice for getting through the flu season
Porirua GP Dr Bryan Betty says it's not too late for vaccinations to make a significant difference in the country's battle against a brutal flu season. He…
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Calls for more transparency around Moa Point sewage disaster
Residents and leaders on Wellington's South Coast want more transparency on the Moa Point water treatment plant meltdown, over six months after the disaster…
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Political update
Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch on Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment officials found in contempt of Parliament.
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Why has gender pay gap stalled?
New Zealand's gender pay gap is at 5.3% in the June quarter, slightly up from the same time last year when it was 5.2%. That's according to the latest numbers…
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Launch of manifesto to reduce child poverty
New Zealand has approximately 170,000 children living in what's defined as "material hardship" and more than 350,000 children in financially insecure…
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Mayor of Auckland on bed tax, city deal, rates cap
The National Party this week ruled out a bed tax, despite the city deal with Auckland committing to exploring one in 2027. It comes as the government announces…
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Children's hospital deals with spike in winter flu cases
Starship Hospital is deferring less urgent cases to cope with a spike in young children with flu symptoms. Pharmac has announced it will fund the flu vaccine…
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Hundreds feared dead after flash flooding on Nepal-Tibet border
Hundreds of people are feared dead after a flash flood and mudslide on the Nepal-Tibet border. Entire villages have been swept away. At least 95 people have…
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Morning rural news
A home-grown agritech tackling painful udder infections in dairy cows looks to be going global meanwhile selling fertiliser is proving profitable for New…
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Invercargill sees house prices surge amid downturn
While property values across most of New Zealand are on the downslide - a southern buying frenzy has seen Invercargill completely defying that trend. Fueled by…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
- Morning Report
Auckland port turns ship around with record profits
The Port of Auckland has reported a record profit of $111 milion, up 30 percent from last year. It's seeing strong container and car volumes, and is delivering…
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Ultramarathon runners take on the Great Naseby Water Race
Some of New Zealand's most serious runners are in Otago for the race, thought to be the country's longest ultramarathon. Organiser Jill Wolff spoke to Ingrid…
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Warkworth's 800-year-old Kauri under threat by council plan
A community is up in arms over plans to send stormwater runoff into a native forest where an 800-year-old kauri tree lives. Resource consent has been granted…
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Lawmaking trends this Parliamentary term
With only 11 sitting days left until the House rises for the election, about 100 bills remain for Parliament to consider. Dr Michael Swanson, honorary research…
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Sticker shock for instant coffee drinkers
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks into what has pushed up the price of instant coffee.
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Education Ministry reviewing how teachers are trained
The Education Ministry has commissioned consultants to report on the effectiveness of teacher education and graduates' readiness to work in classrooms…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds
Nicola Willis and Barbara Edmonds joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Weather warnings for parts of South Island
Metservice's head of weather, Heather Keats, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the severe weather warnings and watches issued for the upper and central South…
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Mayors upset by latest sleight against local government
Mayors across the country have been expressing their dismay this week - as the government introduces a rates cap, and National rules out a bed tax.
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Music journalist Charlotte Ryan on Dolly Parton
Former RNZ host Charlotte Ryan interviewed Dolly Parton in 2023. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the music stars life and legacy.
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How congestion charging could stall Newmarket
A trip into the Auckland CBD could cost peak-time commuters as much as seven dollars a pop under new congestion-charge options released by the council…
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What does the rates cap mean for council services?
Councils around the country fear the rates cap will reduce the scope and quality of services they provide. Central Otago District Mayor Tamah Alley spoke to…
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Hospitalisation rates surge for Pasifika and Maori under-5s
A plea for help over sky-rocketing hospitalisation rates of spre-schoolers for flu-related illnesses. Data from PHF Science shows significantly higher rates of…