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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
- Morning Report
Local Government Minister defends rates cap
The government will cap Council rates increases at 4% from 2029, with limited exceptions. It says the move will ease cost-of-living pressures, and get councils…
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Dolly Parton has died aged 80
US correspondent Ira Spitzer joins John to talk about Parton's life.
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Morning rural news
It's been a record season for kiwifruit company Seeka, meanwhile farmers are busy with lambing and calving but also keeping a watchful eye on the forecast…
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Experts and advocates discuss the health of our nation
The health system has been given a dire diagnosis at a public meeting where experts and advocates called for more funding for workforce and infrastructure. 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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Farmes get $10m to manage wild goat and deer
Almost 10 million dollars of the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy will be spent on reducing the wild goat and deer population across New…
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 August
Minister Stanford on proposed social media ban; Weekly interview with opposition leader; Mackenzie District contemplates revenue without levy; Weight loss drug…
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Using artificial intelligence to detect possums
A team of researchers at Auckland University of Technology wants to teach AI to recognise the sound of possums to help track down more of the destructive…
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NICU nurse on the importance of infant mental health
At Wellington Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, infant mental health is treated as equally important to physical symptoms. Health correspondent Kate…
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South Auckland budgeting service demand for food double
Mangere Budgeting Services Trust is seeing customers from working families unable to make their pay checks stretch to cover even their basic needs. Lara Dolan…
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People staying in work longer and paying more tax
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at the data showing people over 65 are paying 15% of all of the personal tax take.
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Social media harm billed as a generation's biggest challenge
Impressionable children and their helpless parents fighting a losing battle against some of the world's biggest, most powerful tech giants. Education Minister…
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Direct flights between Wellington and Westport set to end
Originair says the current support arrangement for direct flights will end this week. Originair chief executive Robert Inglis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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Waikato surgeon provides life-changing surgery in Samoa
A Waikato paediatric surgeon has returned from Samoa after leading a team providing life-changing surgery to children. Dr Stephen Adams, Waikato Hospital's…
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Voters reflect on the recent National emergency caucus meeting
The latest RNZ-Reid Research poll gauged voters' views on National's emergency caucus meeting two weeks ago, where a majority of MPs opted to keep Luxon as…
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What Labour's tax changes could mean for property prices
Labour projects a capital gains tax on property will raise $1.35 billion a year by 2031. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to John Campbell…
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Schools adopting NCEA alternative
As the number of school leavers with no qualifications soars, some schools are adopting an alternative to NCEA for students who need it. Education reporter…
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Mackenzie District contemplates revenue without levy
Tourists visiting Lake Tekapo and Aoraki Mount Cook use local infrastructure, putting pressure on the ratepayer base. Without the proposed accommodation levy…
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Minister Stanford on proposed social media ban
A bill being introduced in Parliament on Monday would require platforms to take "reasonable steps" to verify someone's age, as part of a ban on social media…
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Economic impact of Westport mine closure
Wellington-based economics consultancy Infometrics has found the closure of the Stockton mine could impact one in ten Westport jobs. Heath Milne, CEO of…
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US announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent has announced a campaign of economic pressure on Iran. Washington correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss…
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Morning rural news
Rising numbers of wild possums and deer and outpacing farmers' efforts to control these pests, meanwhile team of scientists are looking to develop new…
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National alone on social media ban for under-16s
National is progressing its efforts to ban under-16 year olds from social media platforms, but is yet to gather the support of its coalition partners…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
- Morning Report
Weight loss drug use driving protein demand
The number of New Zealanders using weight loss drugs, also known as GLP-1s, has tripled in the 11 months since they became available. With that increase, there…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 24 August
Opportunity Party as kingmaker in new RNZ-Reid Research poll; Queenstown contemplates future of accommodation levy; Weekly interview with Prime Minister…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Gavin Coote.
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Once in a lifetime chance to go to Antarctica
As it marks 40 years of conservation, the Antarctic Heritage Trust is inviting people aged 18 to 30 to travel to the Ross Sea next year. The Trust's Anna Clare…
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New Zealand heading towards critical shortage of plumbers
Economics consultancy Infometrics is forecasting that more than 1400 plumbing, gas fitting and drain laying jobs will need to be filled next year as people…
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Unpacking the rise in food prices over recent years
Food prices have increased a lot in recent years. And while the rate of that increase has slowed a little lately, many essential items are selling at record…
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Concern about release of Dilworth School child sex offender
Dilworth's former assistant principal, scoutmaster and history teacher Ian Robert Wilson has been in prison for the past five years for sexual offending…
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Police respond to two accidents in Manawatu over weekend
Two men, including a police officer, were seriously injured in two separate traffic incidents in Manawatu early on Sunday morning. Central District Commander…
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Labour releases fiscal strategy with promise to slash debt
Labour says it will get back to surplus by 2029/30, slash debt and set up an independent Parliamentary Budget Office, if elected. Barbara Edmonds, Labour's…
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Wellington Free Ambulance sees spike in mental health callouts
With record-breaking demand on Hato Hone St John earlier this month, Wellington Free Ambulance is responding to a high number of mental health callouts…
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Nurses sound alarm on conditions at North Shore Hospital
120 nurses have written to Health NZ chief executive Dale Bramley to draw attention to poor conditions at North Shore Hospital. Rowan Quinn reports.
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Cautious optimism for struggling Wellington retailers
2026 is again proving to be a tough year for Wellington retailers, but some owners remain optimistic. Rachel Helyer-Donaldson spoke to new Business Central and…
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Queenstown contemplates future of accommodation levy
Mat Woods, Chief Executive of Destination Queenstown, spoke to John Campbell about National's decision to rule out an accommodation levy, and the pressures on…
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Opportunity Party as kingmaker in new RNZ-Reid Research poll
National has emerged from weeks of political in-fighting with very little impact on its party polling. While it remains stuck under 30 percent in the latest…
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Rugby reporter Joe Porter on the latest from South Africa
The All Blacks have drawn first blood in four-test series against South Africa with yesterday morning's 33-16 win in Johannesburg. While thrilled with the win…
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Trump imposes 50% tariff on Canada
US president Donald Trump is holding firm after plunging the United States and Canada into a trade war. Negotiations between the two countries collapsed late…
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Morning rural news
Federated Farmers want the upcoming review of the Dairy Industry Restructuring Act to focus on price transparency meanwhile New Zealand's top sheep dog…
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Trump tariffs breed uncertainty for local beef sector
Donald Trump's announced further tariff changes via social media - this time around the importation of beef. The US president says he's allowing 300,000 tonnes…
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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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Opportunity Party is in the kingmaker position - poll
The Opportunity Party is in the kingmaker position, with the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll showing neither the coalition nor the opposition would have the…