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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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George Bower on earning back his All Blacks spot
George Bower will play his 31st test for the All Blacks tomorrow, after being dropped for two years. The prop worked on his game, fitness and strength to earn…
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Massey residents respond to debate over parking rules
National has announced plans to bring back minimum car parking requirements for new developments. Community group Massey Matters spokesperson Lizzie Sayegh…
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Wellington Mayor responds to growing water bill concerns
Tens of thousands of people across the Wellington region haven't paid their first Tiaki Wai water bills, as debate ramps up about whether the agency's prices…
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Unpaid Tiaki Wai bills add to Wellington water price debate
Tens of thousands of people across the Wellington region haven't paid their first Tiaki Wai water bills, as debate ramps up about whether the agency's prices…
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Mother speaks out after son's cancer treatment is delayed
Tanya Lapu'aho speaks to John Campbell about the delays in treatment at Starship Hospital for her two-year-old son, Killian. He has neuroblastoma, a cancer…
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Te Aro debate draws a crowd, heckling and humour
The Wellington North electorate turned up en masse last night, for the Te Aro Valley Meet the Candidates Debate. People were forced to stand outside in the…
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AI safety concerns remain despite ChatGPT's teen mode
A New Zealand AI consultancy firm, Ten Past Tomorrow, says teenagers need more safeguards when using AI. In August, OpenAI rolled out its ChatGPT for Teens - a…
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US weighs use of 'mother of all bombs' in Iran war
The US military is reportedly weighing up the use of a weapon known as the mother of all bombs in the Iran war. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid…
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Migrant group backs Peters' proposed visa changes
The Migrant Workers Association has come out in support of a New Zealand First immigration policy. The advocacy group is among many who have long advocated for…
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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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Nurses Organisation responds to Starship treatment delays
Heath NZ says it is continuing to deliver safe and high quality care to children with cancer, after treatments were delayed at Starship Hospital due to a…
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Morning Report Essentials Thursday 15 October
TEC defends limits on nursing student enrolments; Willie Jackson on Labour's push for Maori party votes; Craig McCulloch on the second Luxon-Hipkins debate; Is…
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Kaimai conservation project to trial AI pest traps
For ten years, a volunteer group has been trapping predators across 300 hectares of the Kaimai Mamaku Conservation Park. In that time, they've removed more…
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Whanganui candidates face off in Stratford election debate
It wasn't only party heavyweights going head-to-head on the campaign trail last night. In Stratford the leading contenders in the Whanganui electorate…
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Costco could be heading to Christchurch
Costco might be heading for Christchurch. The American discount retailer is reportedly seeking fast track approval to open in the Garden City. If it gets the…
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APRA celebrates 100 years of supporting songwriters
When you hear music in a shop, or restaurant, or on the radio, a small part of that business's revenue ends up in the pocket of the songwriters. The agency…
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Susan Edmunds on Auckland's housing supply and prices
Auckland's experience of the past 10 years shows that a key way to slow house price growth is to keep on top of supply. That's according to property data firm…
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Corin Dann on the Queenstown finance debate
Last night's ASB Great Debate in Queenstown put political leaders on the spot over fiscal fixes, food prices and the future of the economy. RNZ's Business…
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Government backs light-touch approach to AI regulation
The government says AI could make the public sector more efficient, favouring a 'light touch' approach to regulation relying on existing laws to manage risks…
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Red Cross partners with Uber for clothing donations
The Red Cross is partnering with Uber this weekend to make it easier to donate. People in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch will be able to order an Uber…
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Willie Jackson on Labour's push for Maori party votes
The battle for the Maori vote is shaping up to be a key contest in the 2026 election. In 2023, Te Pati Maori won six of the seven Maori electorates. This year…
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Student visa refusals surge amid fraud concerns
A spike in fraudulent study visa applications has prompted a dramatic increase in the number of foreign students being turned away. In the past three months…
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National to restore minimum parking rules
National is promising to bring back minimum car-parking requirements for new developments. The requirements were originally abolished by Labour, in an aim to…
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Craig McCulloch on the second Luxon-Hipkins debate
The second showdown of the two Chris' took place last night. Luxon versus Hipkins, the sequel, this time in the New Zealand Herald leaders' debate. How did…
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The key moments from the second Luxon-Hipkins debate
The second showdown of the two Chris' took place last night. Luxon versus Hipkins, the sequel, this time in the New Zealand Herald leaders' debate. How did…
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TEC defends limits on nursing student enrolments
The Tertiary Education Commission is defending its decision to limit the number of people training to be a nurse. It has written to tertiary providers asking…
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Morning business news for Thursday 15 October
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Otago study tracks changing consumer habits since 1979
The Otago University Consumer Lifestyles Study has just released its eighth study in a series dating back to 1979, looking at the impact of rising living…
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600,000 without power after Russian strikes on Ukraine
Russian strikes have left 600,000 people without power in Ukraine, as attacks on energy infrastructure continue. Russia says it hit four power plants near…
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Morning rural news from Thursday 15 October
A recent report suggests a large Hawke's Bay water storage project should help pump money into the region - if it goes ahead, meanwhile arable growers seem…
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Six parties clash over the economy at Queenstown debate
One stage, six very different ideas about how to steer the nation's finances. Last night's ASB Great Debate in Queenstown put political leaders on the spot…
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World news wrap for Thursday 15 October
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Is New Zealand's brain drain to Australia slowing?
New Zealand's brain drain across the Tasman appears to be easing, with new figures showing fewer Kiwis leaving our shores. Infometrics chief demographer Nick…
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 October 2026
On today's episode Winston Peters on not signing UN declaration on pandemic preparedness; Flaxmere College principal Cherie Heeney on their low-cost uniform…
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New e-waste recycling facility opens in Christchurch
From today Christchurch residents will have a new option when recycling electronic waste. Patrick Moynahan, chief executive of facility owner Echo, spoke to…
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Kiwis injuring themselves in the garden
New statistics reveal that ACC receives around 76,000 gardening-related injury claims each year. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan spoke to John Campbell about…
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Sports Chat for 14 October 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
There's no shortage of news about tough times for the Auckland housing market. With house prices down more than 20 percent from their peak and some developers…
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Political panel with Green Party and ACT
Last night's 1 News Verian poll has National and Labour's combined party vote at 56%, among the lowest in the MMP era. Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March…
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Shoppers avoid two big supermarket chains
Some Aucklanders are making the effort to head to the market, butcher and bakery as they avoid dominant supermarket retailers. reports.Matthew Theunissen.
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New Porirua donation centre hopes to help blood plasma shortage
The country's stock of blood plasma is forecast to reach critical levels soon and the Blood Service is calling for 25-thousand donations by the end of next…
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Civil Defence teams testing tsunami preparedness today
"Exercise Pacific Wave" is a national exercise that tests how Civil Defence communicates and makes decisions in the event of a tsunami threat. Stef Michie…
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Checking in on how our children are going at school
Progressive Achievement Test results (PATs) over the past 15 years show recent improvement in maths and reading vocabulary, but a dip in reading comprehension…
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Sports Chat for 14 October 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Taking stock of Wellington hospitality decline
New data shows a big drop in how much Wellingtonians are spending in pubs. Dot Loves Data director, and former Wellington Mayor, Justin Lester spoke to Ingrid…
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Who performed well at Tueday's mult-party debate
RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir takes a look at the performance of the parties at last night's debate.
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Wrap of Tuesday night's multi-party debate
Political reporter Russell Palmer takes a look at the debate that featured the five party leaders who could hold power to form the next government.
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Winston Peters on NZ abstention on UN pandemic vote
New Zealand was among five countries that did not vote for a UN declaration designed to strengthen national, regional and international co-operation in the…