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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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National announce Budget Responsibility Rules
The National Party have laid out a set of economic rules they promise to follow if re-elected. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.
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Survey: More than a third of students skip meals due to cost
A newly released survey of more than a thousand students at Victoria University has found more than a third have skipped a meal in the past week because of the…
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Hato Hone St John experiences busiest day on record
New Zealand's ambulance services have been put under unprecedented pressure by record-breaking demand over the weekend. Hato Hone St John has activated its…
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Rehette Stoltz discusses council amalgamations
The deadline has passed for councils to submit their amalgamation proposals to form regional unitary authorities. The cut off was midnight last night, after…
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Update from Thomas Helm as Israel rejects Trump’s Gaza plan
Israel has rejected US President Donald Trump's fifteen-point plan for Gaza. The plan required Israel withdrawing its forces from Gaza. Thomas Helm, a…
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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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Jacqueline Paul on new report into housing affordability
The review undertaken by the New Zealand Human Rights Foundation found almost no progress has been made in realising the right to housing since 2023. It has…
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Christchurch City Chorus aims for global win
An all-women Christchurch a cappella chorus that has never been defeated nationally in its 40-year history, is setting its sights on becoming the best in the…
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Musician Lawrence Arabia talks to John Campbell
Lawrence Arabia will take to the stage at the Christchurch Town Hall and perform a concert with the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. James Milne spoke to John…
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Winston Peters travels to Pacific Islands Forum
Tensions with China and New Zealand's interest in a new defence treaty will be on the agenda for today's annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers'…
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Market Update for 7 August 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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What’s the big deal about supermarket collectable promotions?
If you have children of a certain age, you may have a house full of Ooshies. They're small collectibles being distributed by Woolworths and kids around the…
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Coalition partners blindsided by PMs MMP referendum comments
An electoral law expert says if the prime minister is serious about looking at our MMP voting system, then he can't do it at the same time as a four-year term…
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Politicians face-off in infrastructure debate
Politicians across party lines are calling for an end to stop-start infrastructure investments. Labour, National, the Greens, NZ First and ACT met last night…
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Weekly Sports Panel: Dana Johannsen and Lima Sopoaga
RNZ Sports Editor Dana Johannsen and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
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Wayne Brown on CRL and Auckland economy
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the announcement of an opening date for the CRL, and spoke about Auckland's economy and…
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John Hart on All Blacks’ rivalry with South Africa
The All Blacks kick off their tour of South Africa tomorrow morning. John Hart oversaw that team as coach in 1996, who will be known for all time as the…
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RNZ's In Depth looks into political party donations
Political parties have banked almost half-a-million dollars this year through donations protected from disclosure, where the donor's identity is hidden from…
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Matt Roskruge discusses Maori unemployment rate
Maori are among the hardest hit after New Zealand's unemployment rate climbed to its highest level in more than a decade, with an unemployment rate almost…
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Is AI contributing to NZ’s high unemployment rate?
A tech expert says there are signs of AI's impacts in the country's high youth unemployment figures, particularly around new graduates struggling to find jobs…
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A third of endometriosis patients told to get pregnant
One-third of endometriosis patients have been advised by their doctors to get pregnant to relieve their symptoms. That's according to a survey of more than…
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Surgeon discusses new research into e-scooter dangers
New research shows e-scooter riders are three-and-a-half times more likely to get traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists.A UK study looked at more than…
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Politicians face-off in infrastructure debate
Politicians across party lines are calling for an end to stop-start infrastructure investments. Labour, National, the Greens, NZ First and ACT met last night…
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Political Editor, Jo Moir discusses PM’s MMP comments
The Prime Minister is keen to revisit whether New Zealanders are happy with the country's MMP voting system and has made an unexpected pledge to put it to a…
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Kiwi climbers rescued in Solomon Islands speak to John Campbell
The two young Kiwi climbers who were trapped for a week on the highest mountain in the Solomon Islands, say there were times when they weren't sure they'd make…
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US Senate votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress
A US Senate committee has voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. It comes after the former top health official refused to answer questions…
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Sports Chat for 7 August 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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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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Autism diagnoses triple over past 15 years
The number of New Zealanders diagnosed with autism has more than tripled over the past 15 years, according to new research. The Otago University study is the…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 6 August
The realities of looking for work as unemployment rises; Consumer boss discusses Foodstuffs SI Com Com court action; Paul Goldsmith discusses justice ministry…
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Elvistraganza organiser Dale Gould speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
It's nearly Elvis Week, when Elvis Presley's fans around the world remember the singer ahead of the anniversary of his death on August 16th 1977. Porirua…
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Winetopia founder Rob Elliott speaks to John Campbell
The wine industry is feeling the effects of the US tariffs, with the US being New Zealand's biggest wine export market. It's in that backdrop that more than 50…
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Concerns over early childhood funding review
Many early childhood advocates are worried about the future of their sector as consultation for a major funding review winds up today. They fear the review…
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How does your pay compare to the average?
If it feels like your wages have been going backwards, you're not wrong. Data this week shows that most of us aren't getting increases that keep up with the…
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Bernard Hickey discusses latest unemployment figures
While the overall unemployment rate was at its highest in 11 years, for those aged between 20 and 24,the number was even higher. Independent journalist…
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Uni of Auckland’s new Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nic Smith
The unemployment rate has risen to an 11-year high, AI companies are promising widespread disruption to workplaces, and the costs of getting a university…
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David Downs talks to Ingrid Hipkiss about Revved 2026 Summit
Some of the country's brightest and most influential business leaders and innovators will meet in Auckland today for the Revved 2026 Summit. Artificial…
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Political update with RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell about the Public Service Commission's apid review into the way the Ministry of Justice handled a former…
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Consumer boss discusses Foodstuffs SI Com Com court action
The Commerce Commission is taking Foodstuffs South Island to court. The Commission is alleging that the major supermarket has implemented and enforced a…
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Charges laid after serious incident in Epsom
Fourteen charges have been laid against a man who allegedly hit teenage cyclists in a stolen car before going on to kill a dog on a street in the Auckland…
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Storm evacuees wrongly billed for water
Wellington residents forced out of their homes due to storm damage have been landed with bills from Tiaki Wai, despite not using water. A number of residents…
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Paul Goldsmith discusses justice ministry review
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith has asked the Public Service Commission to undertake a rapid review into the way the Ministry of Justice handled a former…
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The realities of looking for work as unemployment rises
The unemployment rate has risen to 5.6 percent, the highest it's been since September 2015. Despite decades of experience in human resources, and despite a…
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Is AI helping people find work, or making it harder?
People looking for work are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to help apply for more jobs. With unemployment at its highest level in 11 years…
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BBC analyst reports on Russia’s latest attack on Ukraine
At least 21 people were killed when Russian ballistic missiles and drones struck warehouses, residential buildings, and a railway station in Kyiv. Russia has…
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Unemployment figures hit 11-year high
An economist says political parties should look to give the Commerce Commission more firepower in an effort to boost competition and wages. It comes as…