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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.
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Morning rural news
Fieldays fever persists, with the team already planning for next year and a Hawke's Bay farm trust has doubled its community funding pool - offering one…
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Will CRL bring much-needed foot traffic to Auckland's CBD?
A transport advocate says Auckland risks not making the most of its multi-billion dollar City Rail Link investment, with an ongoing trial allowing more cars in…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with our correspondent Nick Harper
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Butchery bucks trend with good job prospects
A former butcher turned industry trainer says job prospects are strong for young people looking to get into the butchery trade. Recent figures from Stats NZ…
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 14 August
Christchurch mission raises funds as homelessness increases; New Netball NZ CEO on her first week in the job; Aged Care Association on the aged care funding…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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Rainbow Ski Area birthday celebrations
It's back to the 1980s on the St Arnaud Range this weekend as Rainbow Ski Area celebrates 44 years of operation. Rainbow Ski Area chair Ian Goldschmidt spoke…
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
Investment markets have been unusual in recent years, with surges in crypto values, soaring AI stocks and geopolitical tensions in the mix.
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Buyer sought for Auckland's Seascape tower
The towering Seascape building has been sitting unfinished since construction stalled in 2024, but it could soon have a new owner. Edward Gay reports.
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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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Mother of disabled son still concerned about disability bill
Disability Issues Minister Louise Upston has announced amendments to the Disability Support Services Bill, but some say the bill is still harmful. New Plymouth…
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Dairy farmer develops grocery price comparison app
Dairy farmer Will Duff has launched a free app that lets shoppers check their online grocery list to see which local supermarket is the cheapest on the day…
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First-ever national Children's Book Week launches tomorrow
Children's Book Week launches tomorrow with the aim of getting more children reading, and enjoying, books. Juliet Blyth, Chief Executive of Read NZ Te Pou…
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Auckland MP calls for better protections for historic buildings
The former Carrington Hospital sits on the border of Point Chevalier and Mount Albert in a state of disrepair. There is uncertainty about the preservation of…
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Climate change dropped from curriculum until Year 11
The Y0-10 Science and Social Sciences curriculums were published this week, with no mention of climate change. It means students will not study the topic in…
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New Netball NZ CEO on her first week in the job
With a proposal for a fast-tracked new netball league announced earlier this week, the long-term future of netball in New Zealand is unknown. Jennah Wootten is…
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Ngai Tahu unveils plan for South Island council boundaries
Ngai Tahu has unveiled a plan to reorganise the South Island's council boundaries, replacing the 24 councils within its rohe with five bigger ones aligned to…
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Aged Care Association on the aged care funding gap
A $650 million dollar funding gap is putting pressure on New Zealand's aged residential care sector, according to a new report from Westpac. Tracey Martin, CEO…
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ADHD diagnosis eases Christchurch woman's years of suffering
A Christchurch woman who struggled for years with chronic pain and opioid addiction says an ADHD diagnosis and medication changed her life. After repeated…
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Aged residential care sector under funding pressure - report
The cost of caring for our oldest, and some of our most vulnerable, is going up so much faster than the funding its receiving that the gap is now somewhere in…
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Europe suffers fifth heatwave of the summer
Europe is sweltering in its fifth heatwave of the summer. The successive heatwaves have caused water shortages, wildfires, drought, and some deaths. The UK is…
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Morning rural news
New figures show New Zealand cattle farmers paid 98-million dollars in contracts to Halter last year meanwhile kiwifruit growers are losing money due to…
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Investigations underway following a fatal shooting
Police have shot and killed a man who ran into a busy Auckland shopping centre holding a rifle. The incident unfolded yesterday afternoon at Sylvia Park in Mt…
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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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Christchurch mission raises funds as homelessness increases
The Christchurch Methodist Mission Executive Director says there are at least 270 homeless people on the wait-list for housing, and that number increases by 20…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 13 August
Taking stock of Wednesday's National Party leadership challenge; Electricity Authority on falling wholesale power prices; Security Service says security…
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Annual Pacific Music Awards celebrate best of art and music
John Campbell speaks to RNZ Music Journalist So'omalo Iteni Schwalger about Thursday night's awards, including the standout winners of the night.
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Christchurch Willowbank development worries wildlife reserve
Christchurch's Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is concerned about what a proposed development of 230 houses could mean for the reserve. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to…
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South Island leaders call for fairer funding for roads
With a quarter of the population living in the South Island, the region's economy is humming. But, some leaders say they should be getting more funding for…
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to money correspondent Susan Edmunds about tax returns for people outside of the PAYE system.
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Contemplating the future of Grey Lynn's abandoned Carlile House
The once-grand Carlile House sits on Richmond Road in a state of disrepair in Auckland's Grey Lynn. Luka Forman reports on the building's history and future.
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Wellsford GP on Auckland ambulance patients sent to Whangarei
Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Tim Malloy, a GP with Coast to Coast Health Care in Wellsford, about Auckland ambulances being taken to Whangarei because of pressure…
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First Table CEO on health of New Zealand's hospitality sector
It's a tough time for hospitality, with recent Centrix data showing an increase in the number of hospitality businesses placed into liquidation. John Campbell…
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Lower Hutt residents concerned property history kept hidden
Naenae residents are worried that prospective buyers of a Kainga Ora house haven't been told about the property's 'meth lab' history. Mary Argue reports.
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Auckland Council plan to bring more cruise ships to city
Auckland Council's Tataki Auckland Unlimited has released a ten-year plan to improve cruise ship infrastructure and bring more ships to the city. Ingrid…
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RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir on National leadership fallout
John Campbell speaks to RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir about the state of the National party caucus and the repercussions for Chris Penk.
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Electricity Authority on falling wholesale power prices
The Minister for Energy has asked the Electricity Authority to look into whether the country's biggest power companies are passing on falling wholesale…
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Taking stock of Wednesday's National Party leadership challenge
Liam Hehir is a National Party member and commentator and Janet Wilson was formerly the Chief Press Secretary to Todd Muller and Judith Collins. They joined…
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Security Service says security challenges have intensified
The national security challenges to New Zealand have intensified over the past year against a backdrop of increasing geopolitical uncertainty. That's according…
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Cook Islanders head to the polls
Cook Islanders head to the polls today for what is expected to be a close general election between incumbent Prime Minister Mark Brown and Teariki Heather of…
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Morning rural news
Police are urging Wairarapa farmers to take special care when out on the farm this winter meanwhile students of lower North Island high schools are giving up…
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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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What's next for National after Luxon holds on?
The Prime Minister held on to his leadership yesterday - declaring it was a united caucus that backed him in a leadership vote. But, Christopher Luxon singled…
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Christopher Luxon survives leadership challenge
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a second leadership challenge in months, telling reporters yesterday he is determined to get back to work and win…
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Morning Report Essentials Wednesday 12 August
Weekly Political Panel: Wayne Mapp and Janet Wilson; Former National MP Simon O'Connor on National leadership limbo; Possible lifeline for netball domestic…
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Auckland's St James Theatre tower visible, for now
For the first time in over 70 years the St James Theatre tower is visible to the public, but not for long. Theatre owner Steve Bielby updates John Campbell on…
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RNZ's political editor on National's caucus emergency meeting
Jo Moir discusses an extraordinary 24 hours in politics, ahead of Wednesday's emergency meeting of the National caucus.
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Arts sector facing rising costs and funding cuts
Many artists say there is a disconnect between the government's commitment to growing creative industries and the reality on the ground. Anders Falstie-Jensen…