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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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Major disruption to businesses as slips continue at mount
The latest Mount Maunganui landslide has come as a blow to the local community. Three slips happened over the weekend, moving a volume of earth close to that…
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 July
Luxon discusses new parental leave policy, tariffs, polling; Chlöe Swarbrick discusses new AI data centre policy; Three further slips at Mauao, Mount Maunganui…
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Latest news from Australia
We cross the Tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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West Auckland chef helps families reclaim evenings
West Auckland cook Leo Vujcich has found himself overwhelmed with customers after asking: "What if you never had to cook dinner again?" For $190 a fortnight…
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Homeowners holding on: Why aren't there more mortgagee sales?
House prices have fallen and interest rates are rising again - by why aren't more New Zealanders getting into home loan trouble?
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Council buys more land as Auckland approaches burial capacity
Auckland Council has purchased 100 hectares of land for a future cemetery - despite opposition from Iwi and the local board. The rural site near Karaka in the…
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Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports from Green Party AGM
Green Party supporters have made clear what their priority for the election will be - tax the rich. Green Party MPs met with the wider party membership in…
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Three further slips at Mauao, Mount Maunganui during weekend
Engineers at Mount Maunganui are on alert again after three landslips within a 48-hour period over the weekend. Tauranga Council Recovery Manager Charlie…
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Luxon discusses new parental leave policy, tariffs, polling
National's announced it will gradually extend paid parental leave to 30 weeks if elected in November. Since 2020 primary carers have been eligible to 26 weeks…
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ACT promises more funding for Pharmac
ACT is promising to gradually increase Pharmac's budget so more medicines can be funded. Currently, just 4.9 percent of the health budget is spent on…
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Some of National’s biggest names at risk of losing seats
Several National politicians are at risk if current polling is replicated on election night, with one senior MP already admitting it's unlikely he'll keep his…
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Reaction to National’s new paid parental leave policy
National is promising to extend paid parental leave from 26 to 30 weeks by 2029 if it's back in government after the election. Emma McLean heads up Works For…
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New data reveals size of job shortage for students
Staggering figures out this morning have revealed the stark reality for university students and graduates looking for work. Student Job Search says in the past…
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Cockroaches and fleas reported at Auckland Hospital
RNZ can reveal staff have made hundreds of reports of fleas and other insects at Auckland Hospital.One patient slipped and fell trying to stomp on a cluster of…
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Live update from wildfires in France
Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated from parts of France as firefighters battle to contain wildfires burning near Bordeaux. Correspondent William…
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Mercury CEO discusses investment in new major data centre
Mercury has invested $53 million into a major data centre in Southland that's set to become the biggest in the country. Mercury CEO Stew Hamilton spoke to…
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Storms expose vulnerability of rural communities
Destructive storms are exposing the vulnerability of rural communities dependent on a spiderweb of winding roads and ageing infrastructure.
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Chlöe Swarbrick discusses new AI data centre policy
The Greens are calling for a one-year pause on consenting for new AI data centres, so rules and regulations can be put in place. Greens co-leader Chlöe…
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 July
Penny Hulse discusses council amalgamations; Netball NZ board chair speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss; Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the Tasman to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.
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End of an era as iconic Wellington flat closes
One Wellington flat has been hosting parties, gigs, markets, poetry nights and more for decades. But now, 13 Garrett St has been shut down by the city council…
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Dungeons and Dragons event takes over Dunedin
If you've ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons and thought to yourself, that looks far, far too complicated, one actress and producer may have an answer…
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How households are saving on insurance costs
Insurance costs have been a major pain point for many households in recent years, but data from insurers shows many of us are finding solutions. Money…
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Parts of the Grey District flooded in overnight thunderstorm
Parts of the Grey District in the South Island were flooded in an overnight thunderstorm. Fire and Emergency crews responded to about half-a-dozen homes in…
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Weekly Sports Panel: Lima Sopoaga and Dana Johannsen
RNZ's 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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Frustrations and concerns grow over IT failures in hospitals
There are ongoing frustrations among health staff about the multiple IT failures in hospitals this year, with the latest in multiple hospitals in Waikato on…
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Free flights offered to boost West Coast tourism
Development West Coast is offering free return flights from Wellington to Westport for people who book a rental car, in a bid to attract more visitors and help…
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Karamea school backs return to traditional classrooms
A school which has said goodbye to open-plan classrooms says students and staff are much happier with less noise and distractions. Karamea Area School is one…
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NZ’s Chef De Mission speaks from Glasgow
Weightlifter David Liti and Judo athlete Moira de Villiers have been named as flag bearer and baton bearer at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in…
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Funding row over in-school teacher training
Universities are feeling hard-done-by, after government funding for in-school teacher training heavily favoured a new-comer headed at the time by the chair of…
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River rescue jetskis back after community campaign
More than 120 people have died in the Waikato River since 1980. Deceptively fast currents, hidden hazards and overconfidence make it dangerous for swimmers and…
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Netball NZ board chair speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss
Netball New Zealand has quietly changed Silver Fern eligibility rules to allow them to play overseas without it affecting their ability to play for the…
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Warnings to take scabies seriously
A warning that it's time to stop treating scabies as a minor skin condition and recognise it can lead to serious conditions like rheumatic fever and heart…
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Penny Hulse discusses council amalgamations
Penny Hulse was the Auckland supercity's first deputy mayor. Before that, she was the deputy mayor of Waitakere City Council. She discussed council…
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Verity Ratcliffe discusses Middle East conflict and oil prices
Oil prices have once again hit US$100 a barrel as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Verity Ratcliffe, energy correspondent at the Financial Times…
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Heart attack survivor reunites with teenage heroes
A woman who had a heart attack at an Auckland swimming pool has returned to the scene of her near-death experience to thank her saviours. She says the teenage…
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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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Heather Keats with details of this weekend’s cold snap
It's shaping up to be a wintry weekend, with a blast of polar air set to bring snow, severe frosts and ice conditions across parts of the country. Metservices…
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 July
Waikato Hospital hit by major IT outage; Craig McCulloch on Stuart Nash's resignation; An update on Middle East conflict with BBC's Frank Gardner…
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Joan Mackenzie on Whitcoulls' Top 100 books
Whitcoulls has released its 2026 Top 100 books list. The annual list is voted on by readers, and this year they've, you've, picked a record number of new…
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Questions raised over handling of extremist prisoner
Ahamed Samsudeen called himself a terrorist and threatened guards while he spent time inside New Zealand's maximum security prison, a Coroner has heard. The…
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Ken Couper on Northland council amalgamation plans
Three of four Northland district and regional councils will propose to the Government that they be merged. Ken Couper, Mayor for Whangarei and the spokesperson…
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Sports Chat for 23 July 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Money with Corin Dann
Our Business Editor Corin Dann here is for the details - in for Susan Edmunds.
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MRI machine destined for Whakatāne ends up elsewhere
A medical imaging machine Whakatane has been waiting years for has ended up instead in Masterton. Eastern Bay of Plenty locals needing an MRI scan still have…