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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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World news wrap
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Whakapapa GM discusses Mt Ruapehu ski season
The recent blast of winter weather has further improved what was already a promising start to the season at Mt Ruapehu, bringing fresh snow, busy carparks and…
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Morning Report Essentials Wednesday 5 August
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; Thomas Maharaj discusses current employment market; Age Concern's Greta Bond discusses energy…
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Whangaparaoa Library launches ‘Read to a Dog’ programme
A library in Auckland wants to help young people become more confident with their reading, and have found a solution in the form of a four-legged friend. As…
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Final broadcast for longtime community radio host
A 93-year-old veteran of community radio broadcasting is hanging up his headphones after 25 years on air. Ray Woodley has presented an assortment of music…
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Foster children charity in need of larger clothing
When young people enter foster care, they often arrive at homes with little more than the clothes on their back and the rest of their belongings in a black…
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Who really benefits from self checkout machines?
If you've been into a supermarket lately, you've probably encountered self-checkout machines. But, who really benefits? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has…
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Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Political wrap with Lillian Hanly
Political reporter Lillian Hanly wraps up the past 24 hours in politics, including back and forth at yesterday afternoon's question time, resulting in Greens'…
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Best pie winner discusses bacon and egg success
A bacon and egg pie baked with a family recipe dating back more than 40 years has won the 2026 Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards. Sean Vo, owner of Levain Bakery in…
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Update from Metservice’s John Law as cold weather hits NZ
Metservice meteorologist John Law spoke to John Campbell about the cold conditions moving up New Zealand.
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Freshly exposed shipwreck stripped on Ripiro Beach
They call it the ships' graveyard, a stretch of coast near the Kaipara Harbour mouth where the remains of as many as 150 vessels lie buried in the sand. In…
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Taupo's mayor describes council merger as hostile takeover
Taupo's mayor is pushing back against joining a Western Waikato council merger, which he's describing as a hostile takeover. Taupo District Council has decided…
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Age Concern’s Greta Bond discusses energy affordability
An advocate for older people says the cold temperatures and cost of power has reached a crisis point, with many people forced to choose between food and…
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Thomas Maharaj discusses current employment market
The latest jobless figures are due out this morning, and economists are predicting it'll be up to around a ten year high. Thomas Maharaj, founder and director…
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EU holds emergency talks over migration surge
An emergency European Union meeting has been held, after more than 70,000 Moroccan migrants entered the Spanish territory of Ceuta. It prompted Italy to…
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Stratford votes for South Taranaki merger
The Stratford District Council has voted unanimously to pursue amalgamation with the South Taranaki District Council as part of local government reforms, at…
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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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Professor Nick Wilson on the benefits of drinking fountains
Public health researchers are calling for more drinking fountains to be installed nationwide, because they can help improve people's health. Professor Nick…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 4 August
Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses Winston Peters' comments; Local board member raises concerns over fast track process; Westpac chief economist on fuel…
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Pene Pati discusses Wellington Opera’s season of Manon
Wellington Opera's season of Manon, one of the most popular works in French opera, is a sell out, something the opera company believes is unheard of for a New…
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DOC’s Alex Rogers discusses Goat Island parking fees
Visitors at the popular marine reserve at Te Hawere-a-Maki/Goat Island in the north of Auckland could be made to pay for parking, as early as this summer…
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Who's feeling job market recovery?
It has been a tough few years to be a jobseeker. Data this week is expected to show the unemployment rate still hovering around the highest level it's been in…
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Study reveals cost of wild deer damage
A new study of wild deer populations in Hawke's Bay has found the problem is costing farmers tens of thousands of dollars. The research, by primary sector…
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Teacher training head defends graduates
The head of a university teacher training scheme is defending the quality of its graduates, after the Education Minister said many leaving the courses aren't…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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Quake experts discusses NZ’s alert system and preparedness
New Zealand may be one of the most seismically active countries on the planet, but it doesn't yet have a fully-developed official early warning system. Dr Bill…
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Craig McCulloch on PM’s apology to business owners
Christopher Luxon says he got it wrong when addressing Rotorua businesses, that he expressed himself poorly, and is genuinely sorry if he offended anyone…
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Latest from MetService as cold blast hits country
If you think it's cold now, brace yourself. It's going to get even more chilly. MetService meteorologist Alwyn Bakker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Rotorua Business Chamber responds to PM’s apology
The Rotorua Business Chamber at the centre of comments the Prime Minister has now apologised for says it hopes there's some genuine reflection behind the…
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Dr Bev Lawton discusses cervical cancer screening review
Almost a million notifications didn't get sent to women eligible for cervical cancer screening, after a new register was set up in 2022. A Health New Zealand…
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Local board member raises concerns over fast track process
The deputy chair of the Hibiscus and Bays Local Board says comments made by Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop about the government's Fast Track process…
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Queenstown-Lakes District Mayor on new congestion taskforce
Queenstown's mayor is setting up a taskforce aimed at reducing congestion, with an influx of tourists contributing to significant traffic problems. Data from…
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BBC's Frank Gardner with latest on Middle East conflict
US President Donald Trump has called Iran unbelievably duplicitous and says the US blockade will continue. BBC's security correspondent Frank Gardner spoke to…
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Govt caps funding for foreign PhD students as costs surge
A blow-out in the cost of treating foreign PhD students like locals is prompting a rethink of the long-standing policy and a cap on enrolments next year. 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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Westpac chief economist on fuel prices and unemployment
The government is keeping fuel relief measures in place, predicting more volatility as the conflict drags on. Finance Minister Nicola Willis also indicated the…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 3 August
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; Silver Fern, Kimiora Poi speaks following Commonwealth Gold win; Chris Bishop discusses Fast-Track…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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The kiwi chairs taking over the court at the Commonwealth Games
When Australia's wheelchair basketball players took to the court at the Commonwealth Games, a New Zealand manufacturer played a central role. Many of the…
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Aussie parents discuss teen social media ban nearly one year on
It's nearly eight months since Australia banned under sixteens from having accounts on ten platforms including Facebook, Instagram and TikTok, as New Zealand…
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Number of specialist forest firefighters in NZ drops
As forest fires ravage parts of Europe, there's also bad news on the home front when it comes to wildfires. Phil Pennington reports.
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More people are switching KiwiSaver provider
What's driving an increase in the number of people choosing to change their KiwiSaver provider and how can you know whether you should do the same? Money…
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Enrolments rates continue to slip for youngest potential voters
Enrolment rates for the country's youngest voters have slid for a sixth consecutive election year, reaching the lowest point since at least 2011. Political…