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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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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
Are you feeling wealthier? It's been the question of the election campaign so far but new data from Stats NZ indicates the answer is probably no, for lots of…
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Wellington water entity spends millions tackling foul smell
Wellington's water entity is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fix a foul stench that's plagued a Lower Hutt community for years. Residents have…
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.
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Air Chathams chief calls for rethink of regional air links
The chief executive of Air Chathams says it's time to rethink regional air connectivity in New Zealand. With rising costs and the price of fuel, regional…
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Gallery director on the return of Wellington City Gallery
Wellington's City Gallery re-opens tomorrow after a two-year closure, during which the 1930s heritage building underwent earthquake re-strengthening and a full…
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Intellectual property lawyer on the Chiefs name dispute
New Zealand Rugby is going to court in a case of what it believes are too many chiefs. It launched High Court proceedings against Papua New Guinea's incoming…
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Sports Chat for 9 October 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Water Safety NZ chief on new lifejacket rules
Lifejackets are now mandatory on all recreational boats up to six metres in length. The rule will apply to people using small recreational vessels such as…
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Phil Pennington on Project Arcadia and Five Eyes
A Defence Force commander warned New Zealand would be cut off from information exchanges within the Five Eyes intelligence group if it did not sign up to build…
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Employment service founder on National's welfare changes
National wants to cut payments to some beneficiaries by up to $81 dollars a week, as part of its five point welfare plan, as well as introducing random drug…
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Arena Williams on Labour's plan for regional air travel
The Labour Party is promising to make air travel more competitive, and to keep regional airlines in the air. Labour's Consumer Affairs spokesperson, Arena…
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Commerce Commission warns fuel retailers over price rises
Fuel prices have reached a record high since the Iran War began, causing more pain at the pump. The Commerce Commission is charged with monitoring prices at…
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BBC's Dan Johnson on deadly Russian strike in Ukraine
A Russian strike on a bus in Ukraine has killed at least 33 people, and wounded 18 others. Local officials are accusing Russia of targeting the vehicle to kill…
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Sports Chat for 9 October 2026
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Bottom trawling becomes key coalition issue for election
Bottom trawling could be a make or break policy when it comes time to form the next government. Opportunity, which poll after poll has been named this…
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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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Party leaders address overseas Kiwis in London
With November's election on a knife's edge, overseas voters could play a huge role in the final results. Today leaders from major political parties will be…
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Mark Greatbatch defends NZ Cricket's new T20 league decision
New Zealand Cricket is defending its decision to pursue a new domestic T20 league instead of having an NZ team join Australia's Big Bash. NZ Cricket's…
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What the election could mean for renters
We've heard a lot about land tax and capital gains tax heading into this year's election. But, what if you don't own a house? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds…
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Rachel Moore on the mood of Hamilton East voters
The people of Hamilton East are a microcosm of the nation's voters. Waikato reporter Rachel Moore hit the streets of Hamilton East to chat to the locals.
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Piha campground decision could force Surfing nationals to move
The on-going closure of Piha campground is expected to be resolved later this month, with the Waitakere local board set to vote on the camp's future. The…
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Joanne Turner on Hamilton's mental health and homelessness
Concerns about rising violence within Hamilton's CBD have brought to light a much broader issue around mental health and homelessness. Last week a person was…
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Grinding Gear Games CEO speaks to John Campbell
The game Path of Exile and its sequel are now played by tens of millions of people around the world. It's also one of New Zealand's most successful games ever…
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John Holt on Tawhaki's ambitions in the space launch market
Tawhaki National Aerospace Centre wants to launch large rockets from its base near Christchurch a dozen times a year, as it attempts to tap into the burgeoning…
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Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira on Auckland's role in the election
With the election campaign now in full swing, all parties are setting their sights on the big prize, Auckland. It's the country's largest and most prosperous…
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David Tamihere speaks to John Campbell
David Tamihere walked out of Auckland's High Court yesterday, a free man. The Crown solicitor concluded there was no longer enough evidence to support Tamihere…
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Blue Spring facing closure over traffic and toilet issues
One of Waikato's most popular tourist spots might be shut this summer because of traffic and toilet issues caused by a surge in visitors. Visitor numbers at…
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Work begins on new bridge between Wairoa and Napier
The first sod has been turned on a 260 metre long bridge on a particularly vulnerable part of the infamous State Highway 2 between Wairoa and Napier. Hawke's…
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Winston Peters discusses NZ First party list
New Zealand First has unveiled its party list for the 2026 election. Party leader Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Morning business news for Thursday 8 October
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Women's Refuge warns of barriers for women escaping violence
A new report says the Government's decision to make it more difficult to enter emergency housing could potentially pose dangerous implications for women and…
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Blake Sifton reports from Tel Aviv three years after October 7
Israel is marking three years since Hamas launched its October 7th attack. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv.
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Morning rural news for Thursday 8 October
New Zealand's primary industries could benefit from artificial intelligence - but new industry-led research suggests they're some of the least prepared to take…
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Why Auckland is central to the election campaign
Politicians have been relentlessly focused on Auckland this election campaign, heavily weighting their time in the city. Home to a third of the population…
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World news wrap for Thursday 8 October
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Residential construction costs rise at fastest pace since 2022
Residential construction costs have risen at the fastest pace since 2022 according to Cotality's Cordell Construction Cost Index which shows costs rose 1.7…
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Morning Report Essentials Wednesday 7 October
Wayne Brown calls National's Mill Road plan 'idiotic'; Region flights a lifeline for remote economies; Political Editor Jo Moir analyses TVNZ leaders debate…
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Crohn's disease inspires search for NZ's best public toilet
A student doctor is about to embark on an epic road trip across the country, with the aim of finding the greatest public toilet. Jahman Cochrane has Crohn's…
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Hamilton leaders meet over rise in CBD violence
Local leaders in Hamilton are promising to take action over a rise in violence and bad behaviour in the city's CBD. Hamilton mayor Tim Macindoe is organising a…
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New card payment rules leave consumers and retailers waiting
New rules have come into force that limit what merchants can be charged for accepting card payments. But consumers and retailers say it's not yet had the…
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Finance Debate: Barbara Edmonds, Nicola Willis go head-to-head
Labour's Barbara Edmonds and National's Nicola Willis face-off in Morning Report's finance debate with John Campbell.
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Surge in popularity of Chinese EV maker BYD
Since the Iran conflict began, the sale of EVs has skyrocketed. In Australia, Chinese EV maker BYD is now the country's second most popular car by sales…
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Takanini emerges as a key electorate to watch
All eyes are on which way the South Auckland electorate of Takanini will go, in the upcoming election. Labour comfortably won the seat after it was created in…
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Wayne Brown calls National's Mill Road plan 'idiotic'
Auckland's Mayor has come out swinging at politicians, telling them to stop making promises and expecting Aucklanders to foot the bill. Mayor Wayne Brown spoke…
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Napier council warned about intersection before fatal crash
RNZ can reveal Napier City Council received a number of complaints about a deadly intersection where a pregnant woman was killed earlier this year. Hawke's Bay…
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Political Editor Jo Moir analyses TVNZ leaders debate
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins have put their respective records up against each other in the first televised debate of the election campaign. RNZ's…
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Morning business news for Wednesday 7 October
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Latest from protests in France over under-investment in schools
Tens of thousands of students, parents, and teachers have taken to streets across France to protest under-investment in schools. Correspondent William Denselow…