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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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All Blacks prepare for first test in Johannesburg
The All Blacks are bracing for a torrid battle against the Springboks in this weekend's first test in Johannesburg and defence coach Tana Umaga says they must…
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RNZ's political editor Jo Moir on a chaotic day in Parliament
There were tumultous scenes in Parliament yesterday from both sides of the House, with Labour and New Zealand First both finding a way to insert themselves…
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Influenza spike sees Covid-style measures return
A spike in influenza has prompted a call for GPs to bring back the infection-control measures used during Covid. That includes phone triage and separating…
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Luxon turns out for Bishop in Lower Hutt electorate
Senior National Minister Chris Bishop has praised the Prime Minister at a public meeting in Wellington, as he acknowledges politics is a "tough sport." Chris…
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Clinical guidelines for endometriosis diagnoses are changing
Research shows it takes an average of eight to 12 years to get a diagnosis in New Zealand - partly because surgery is used to confirm it. The government's…
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Did emergency housing clampdown cause homelessness spike?
A community housing leader says there is a direct relationship between growing homelessness and the government's decision to tighten emergency housing…
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Government sets sights on power network companies
The government says its trying to find more ways so bring power prices down, and its now targetting network companies. Network charges pay for things like…
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Meta trial over child safety begins
A coalition of 29 American states is suing Facebook owner Meta. Lawyers for Colorado, California, New Jersey, and Kentucky are leading the legal action. They…
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Teenagers attending careers expo optimistic about future
Despite high youth unemployment and the spectre of AI, teenagers attending the Taranaki Careers and Training Expo this week are optimistic about their future…
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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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Can new facilitator heal Gisborne's forestry slash rift?
companies to manage their slash and sediment - but only where there's evidence to do so. The region's infrastructure faced significant damage during Cyclones…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 18 August
Government looks into second harbour bridge; Urgent reform needed for our ailing aged care system; Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Why…
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Tap-dancing Kiwi teen wins gold in Ireland and Spain
A 14-year-old Auckland tap dancer has won big at two global dance competitions, taking away three gold medals. At the Dance World Cup 2026 World Finals in…
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Auckland heritage building could fall through the cracks
A neighbour of a cracked and deteriorating Auckland heritage building wants to see a collective effort to repair it. Built in 1854, the former Fitzroy Hotel on…
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Dunedin rest home owner on the aged care report
A major report by a ministerial advisory group into aged care warns there could be a shortage of more than nine thousand residential beds in just over a…
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Money talk with Corin Dann
Struggling retail sector with new card data showing a jump in July, what can we read into it?
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Mayors call for pause over fast-track developments
The mayors of Queenstown and Auckland have written to the Infrastructure Minister urging for a pause in the fast-tracking of new large-scale greenfield…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
The government's announced a detailed business case for a new Harbour crossing in Auckland. Transport Minister Chris Bishop says the second crossing will be…
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Kmart to pay Christchurch couple $15k to cover asbestos costs
Kmart has been ordered to pay a Christchurch couple just over 15 thousand dollars to cover costs incurred by removing asbestos-contaminated play sand from…
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RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir on harbour bridge announcement
It's back to the drawing board for a second Harbour Bridge crossing - with the government announcing a detailed business case. John Campbell speaks to RNZ's…
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Why are Ooshies so popular?
If you have a child... or a grandchild... you're probably well aware of the Ooshies craze that's swept the country. The Disney collectibles are the latest…
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Lyttelton reveals ambitious port project
The company behind the South Island's largest port has revealed an 800 million dollar upgrade plan it says will meet growing export demands and accommodate…
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Government looks into second harbour bridge
The government wants another report before it makes decisions about a second harbour crossing for Auckland. It's been revealed that more than $106million…
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Urgent reform needed for our ailing aged care system
A new report into aged care has made 40 recommendations - saying New Zealand's aged care system is underfunded, overwhelmed, and in desperate need of major…
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Waikato social supermarket aims to ease food insecurity
A new social supermarket opening today in Hamilton hopes to ease chronic food insecurity. The supermarket is run by charitable organisation Tamariki Tu…
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Trump envoy Kushner meets Netanyahu after Hamas talks
US envoy Jared Kushner is in Jerusalem, meeting with Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in a bid to push forward the Gaza peace plan.
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Morning rural news
Wool prices have ticked up again, but there's still a way to go before the market settles down meanwhile 18,000 old season lambs were on offer at last week's…
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Report calls for urgent action over aged care system
People could be asked to pay more towards their care costs as they get older, as the aged care system deals with growing demand. An advisory group tasked to…
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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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Mayor fears residents will bear brunt of fast-track costs
On Friday the government announced plans to allow councils to claw back more costs from developers announced plans to allow councils to claw back more costs…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 17 August
Govt to give councils power to recover costs of infrastructure; Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Butchery bucks trend with good job…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Gavin Coote.
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World Surf League hits Dunedin next Summer
An estimated 200 international surfers are expected at two WSL events at St Clair Beach in March 2027.
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Merchandise out, cashbacks in
Westpac says changes it is making to its credit card rewards system reflect changing customer preferences. It has removed the option of using credit card…
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Engineers put off by new approach to building standards
Standards New Zealand is defending the new approach to building standards, but engineers say the system hasn't kept up with the times.
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Young adult dies with meningococcal disease
Health New Zealand is urging the country to brush up on the symptoms of meningococcal disease after it caused the death of a young adult in Waikato. National…
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National makes infrastructure pledge in South Island
National is promising to invest in South Island's infrastructure, if re-elected. Southern Infrastructure CEO Ross Copland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Mount pizzeria closes its doors as road stays closed
A Mount Maunganui pizzeria has closed its doors, with the owner saying ongoing road closures have made his business untenable. Half of Adams Ave was closed to…
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How the CRL will boost foot traffic for Auckland retailers
It's less than a month until Auckland's City Rail Link opens, but a transport advocate says the city risks not making the most of it. Since April, Auckland…
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Taranaki highway closures continue to frustrate
More than $25m is being asked for to transform Taumatamaire Road as a detour to State Highway 3 whenever the gorge is closed.
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New Childrens Commissioner to focus on rural, disabled
New Childrens Commissioner Jane Searle sets out her agenda for the role in her first media interview since beginning the job two weeks ago.
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Govt to give councils power to recover costs of infrastructure
Developers looking to fast-track projects could have to pay more, after the government announced on Friday it planned to give councils power to recover costs…
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NZ Fashion Week kicks off amid tough time for sector
Today marks the start of New Zealand Fashion Week - 25 years since the first fashion week saw local designers on the runway. But it's been a rocky time for the…
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Thousands displaced by Indonesia quake
At least 5,000 people have been displaced by a powerful earthquake in Indonesia .. 53 people have have died. Rescuers are continuing to search for survivors…