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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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NZ firefighters answer call for help from the United States
A convoy of 57 firefighters, chainsaw crews and forestry experts depart this week to help their counterparts fight wildfires in America's north-west. Amy…
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Calculating whether first-home purchases will pay off
Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell about active first-home buyers and whether the purchases are likely to pay off as investments.
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Hopes for a school at former Vincent Street police station site
The long empty police station site in Auckland's city centre still doesn't have a buyer after seven years on the market. Felix Walton reports on the push to…
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Weekly Political Panel: Wayne Mapp and Janet Wilson
Former National Minister Wayne Mapp and former National Party chief press secretary Janet Wilson joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political…
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Wild Kaimanawa horses avoid cull after community support
About 15 wild Kaimanawa horses will be removed from the ecologically sensitive area and rehomed thanks to a fundraising effort. Kelly Wilson, founder of…
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Anticipation builds ahead of National caucus meeting
Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch and political reporter Lillian Hanly join Ingrid from Wellington.
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Possible lifeline for netball domestic competition
Former All Black Ali Williams and businesswoman Anna Mowbray are behind a bid to stablish a privately owned franchise netball league in New Zealand in 2028…
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RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir on a possible leadership coup
Jo Moir joins John Campbell ahead of this morning's special caucus meeting where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's leadership is on the agenda.
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Former National MP Simon O'Connor on National leadership limbo
Simon O'Connor went through three changes in leadership during his time in Parliament. He speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the process behind a change in…
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Climate change commission calls for more action from ministers
New Zealand still doesn't know how it's going to pay to adapt to climate change, and any action taken to deal with hazards is poorly co-ordinated, that's…
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Colombia earthquake death toll rises
Rescuers are digging through the rubble in Colombia, after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake toppled dozens of buildings. The death toll has risen to 224. Emergency…
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The rural news with Gianina Schwanecke
Dairy companies are capitalising on a bit of a protein boom at the moment, meanwhile the prospect of an El Niño weather event is starting to factor more…
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Campsite gets go-ahead for Christchurch redzone
A campsite in Christchurch's earthquake damaged redzone has been given the initial go-ahead by a committee overseeing the future of the land. The Motor Caravan…
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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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Ex ministerial advisor on National's leadership
National's entire caucus is meeting after Christopher Luxon called an emergency in-person meeting to quell questions around his leadership. Last night there…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 11 August
Major Electricity Users' Group spoke to Morning Report after Contact Energy reported a record profit of $423 million dollars. Time again for the weekly…
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First sighting of Canterbury spotted skink in 50 years
Reptile scientists are over the moon following a sighting of the rare Canterbury spotted skink. A fly fishing guide snapped a photo of the nationally…
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Concerns over voters being moved to dormant electoral roll
Concerns have been raised about the number of voters who may have been moved to the dormant electoral roll without their knowledge. The Electoral Commission…
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Why is it harder to find an ATM?
If you have tried to get cash out recently, you might have noticed it is a little harder to find an ATM - or at least one that is owned by your bank. Money…
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Former inmate calling for old Mount Eden Prison to be preserved
A former inmate is calling for the old Mount Eden Prison to be preserved as a museum before it collapses. It has been fifteen years since the last prisoners…
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Auckland housing development given fast-track approval
The controversial Delmore housing development in Auckland's Orewa has officially been given fast-track approval. Watercare has warned it will not connect the…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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Researchers on cusp of new obesity treatment
Researchers are hopeful they are on the cusp of an obesity treatment that might represent a new way to lose weight. Unlike drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro…
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Ohakune businesses reeling as water supply still not restored
Businesses in Ohakune have been forced to shut during the height of the ski season, while workers scramble to restore the town's water supply. Hotelier and…
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Christchurch's Southern Orcas hoping to enter Australian NRL
A proposed Christchurch-based rugby league team has made an audacious play for the services of former All Blacks coach Scott 'Razor' Robertson. The Southern…
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Review of police triggers reports of suspected abuse or neglect
An Oranga Tamariki review into how police handled 40 child protection complaints has already triggered nine reports of suspected abuse or neglect. RNZ's…
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Local Government Minister on amalgamation proposals
The government is beginning to trawl through proposals for how councils want local government to be reshaped in their regions. About 48 councils are known to…
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Political update with Craig McCulloch
Christopher Luxon's grip on his leadership is again being questioned after a week of communication gaffes and a fresh report that his MPs are unhappy. RNZ's…
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Those leaving school with no qualifications higher than stated
The number of teens leaving school with no qualifications is much higher than officially stated. RNZ found nearly one-in-five school leavers last year - more…
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Major Electricity Users' Group on Contact's record profit
Contact Energy has reported a record profit of $423 million dollars in the first of the country's four major gentailers to report this season. Major…
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Latest on Canada wildfire
An 80-year-old woman has died while trying to escape a massive wildfire in Canada's British Columbia. A state of emergency has been declared in the province…
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Student questioning whether to continue due to cost-of-living
A Wellington student is questioning whether a tertiary qualification is a smart move, after a survey of more than 1000 students at Victoria University found…
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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
- Morning Report
Cheap or free access to AI coming to an end
The most well-known artificial intelligence tools - ChatGPT, Claude, Google's Gemini, and Microsoft's Copilot - all offer a free version, but there is a cost…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 10 August
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Hato Hone St John experiences busiest day on record; Rehette Stoltz discusses council amalgamations…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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What is driving people to install solar?
In the absence of any subsidies or other financial assistance, what is driving people to install solar? RNZ's climate change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to…
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New Zealand engineers use AI for earthquake recovery efforts
New Zealand engineers have been helping recovery efforts following recent earthquakes using artificial intelligence. Within hours of the devastating double…
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What happened to Auckland's former Carrington Hospital?
The former Carrington Hospital has sat empty for the past five years. Erin Johnson went to find out how a Category 1 heritage building could end up in this…
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Ohakune faces water shutdown
Water supplies to the central North Island town of Ohakune have been turned off, after last month's earthquake near Taumarunui damaged a major water pipeline…
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Scrutiny on ambulance funding model
After a record-breaking surge in demand for ambulance services over the weekend, scrutiny is again falling on the funding model. Asscociate Minister of Health…
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Canterbury defeat Otago 19-15 for Ranfurly Shield
Canterbury have won back the Ranfurly Shield after beating holders Otago 19-15 in a classic Southern derby in Dunedin, but does it still hold the same place in…