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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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Region flights a lifeline for remote economies
Regional flights are a lifeline for some of New Zealand's most remote townships, but as fuel prices have gone up, flight routes have been cut. Luke Robertson…
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Morning rural news for Wednesday 7 October
Canterbury irrigation specialist fears thieves targeting large pivot irrigators used on farms for their copper wiring could end up being killed, meanwhile…
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Craig McCulloch analyses TVNZ leaders debate
Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins went head to head in last night's TVNZ leaders' debate, with arguments over the cost of living, and accusations of lies…
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World news wrap for Wednesday 7 October
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Older Kiwis concerned about safety of digital payments
As Kiwis increasingly tap, swipe and scan their way through everyday purchases, new research suggests some older people are less positive about the change…
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Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 6 October
Political editor Jo Moir analyses latest RNZ poll; Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Petrol prices reach highest level since start of…
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Netballer Catherine Hall discusses whirlwind 18 months
The 22-year-old netballer Catherine Hall went from fulltime medical student to winning a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games with the Silver Ferns. But now as…
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Engineering job slump threatens graduate work placements
A 72 percent drop in the number of engineering jobs over the last two years is sparking concerns about the workforce and crucial work placements for would-be…
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Raising alarm over dangerous weeds just got easier
The Department of Conservation has launched a new weed fighting tool that its creator reckons can put a big dent in the country's billion dollar problem. Phil…
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The uncertainty of economic forecasting
It's never easy to see what might happen in the future and economists say right now it's particularly hard to make any forecasts. With the international…
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Origin Air boss discusses increased fuel prices
It's been a tough year to be a regional airline, with many relying on government support to keep services running. Last month Origin Air cut its Wellington to…
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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Cruise season getting under way in New Zealand
The Bay of Plenty is looking forward to a boost in tourists as the summer cruise ship season gets underway. Oscar Nathan, general manager of Tourism Bay of…
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Calls for free shingles vaccinations for Kiwis over 65
Pain specialists are calling for shingles vaccination to be free for every New Zealander aged 65 and over. As it stands, most people only have a 12-month…
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Concern over AI use of photos of children
When it comes to sharing photos of children, Artificial Intelligence has raised the stakes - with social media sites coming under fire for the misuse of young…
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Petrol prices reach highest level since start of Iran-US war
Gaspy shows that the average price for 91 has climbed to $3.50.9- slightly higher than the peak price reached in April of $3.50. Automobile Association's…
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Political editor Jo Moir analyses latest RNZ poll
National has fallen below 26 percent in a new RNZ-Reid Research poll, as the Greens surge about a month out from voting day. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to…
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Morning business news for Tuesday 6 October
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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Latest on Cornell University rape lawsuit
The woman who alleges she was drugged and raped by a group of Cornell University students in the US, has been targeted with threats. Correspondent Mitch McCann…
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Update from Spain as PM calls snap election
Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November. It comes after parliament rejected his proposed changes to help renters. Reuters…
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Morning rural news for Tuesday 6 October
Agri-analysts expect tighter supplies and higher prices for cattle and beef as countries focus on rebuilding their herds, meanwhile a major kiwifruit company…
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Cocaine use in New Zealand continues to climb
Early findings from the New Zealand Drug Trends survey show 31 percent of respondents have used cocaine in the last six months. Chris Wilkins is Professor of…
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World news wrap for Tuesday 6 October
Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
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Political parties react to latest RNZ poll
National has plunged below 26 percent in the latest RNZ Reid Research poll, while the Greens are soaring, just over four weeks out from the election. Political…
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Morning Report Essentials Monday 5 October
Christopher Luxon discusses polling, KiwiSaver and campaigning; Barbara Edmonds discusses Labour's fiscal plan; ACT plans to scrap KiwiSaver government…
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Latest news from Australia
We crossed the tasman to speak to our Australia correspondent, Emma Cropper.
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World records tumble at NZ Pool Rescue Champs
About 550 of the country's best life savers took to the lanes at Sir Owen G. Glenn National Aquatic Centre in Rosedale. Surf lifesaving NZ national events…
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ASB warns of tough months ahead for New Zealand economy
ASB is warning that the next few months might be hard going for many New Zealanders. It has released its latest economic forecasts, which show the economy is…
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Kiwi-feather cloak returns to iwi after 125 years
More than 125 years after a kiwi-feather cloak was given away, it's finally being returned by a British museum to the iwi that made it. The kiwi kahu had been…
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Regional airlines get $5.7m boost as fuel prices soar
Regional airlines are getting an added boost from the government to help them in the air as fuel prices soar. Operators will get a share of $5.7 million to…
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.
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Tough job market puts focus on internships for graduates
Students and graduates are being encouraged to take on internships to make them stand out from other candidates in a tough employment market. Eleisha Balmer is…
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Calls for sunscreen subsidies to reduce skin cancer rates
New Zealand has one of the highest rates of melanoma in the world, and the highest death rate. Bronwen McNoe, Senior Research Fellow & Co-director of the…
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Parties pitch budgets, buses and KiwiSaver tax cuts
Budgets, buses and fair pay. It was another packed weekend in the lead up to election day. Political reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been on the campaign…
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Investigation reveals gaps in Police cyber crime capability
The vulnerability of New Zealand Police cyber crime capabilities is under the spotlight. RNZ can reveal a 2024 assessment by Australian Federal Police found…
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Barbara Edmonds discusses Labour’s fiscal plan
Labour says it can balance the books without shrinking the economy, as the party reveals its Fiscal Plan. Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke…
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Death penalty lawyer on the failed execution of Christa Pike
The head of prisons in the US State of Tennessee has resigned after the failed execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. Nonprofit organisation, American…
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Authorities investigate FlyDubai pilot’s Australian links
The Australian Federal Police says a counterterrorism team is investigating the Australian links of a FlyDubai pilot who allegedly attacked his co-pilot. ABC…
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Why West Coast Tasman is a seat to watch this election
There are plenty of new faces vying for the seat of West Coast Tasman. The seat has traditionally been a Labour stronghold but has been held by National's…
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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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ACT plans to scrap KiwiSaver government contributions
ACT has become the latest of the major political parties to release a KiwiSaver policy this election. It's promising to remove tax on KiwiSaver earnings and…
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Morning Report Essentials Friday 2 October
David Cunliffe discusses growing cost of superannuation; Southland urology crisis raises concerns over patient safety; What National's new paperless travel…
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Latest news from Australia
We cross the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.
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Inside New Plymouth’s Darklight Hidden World exhibition
Famed for its summer Festival of the Lights, New Plymouth has put a twist on the audio visual experience and taken it indoors to the city's main theatre for…
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The rising cost of insuring working dogs
Petowners will tell you just how expensive insurance can be, especially with multiple animals. But what about farmers and their working dog teams? RNZ rural…
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Bookarama underway in Ashburton
Ashburton's Bookarama has been going for 47 years, has tens of thousands of books and has made over $1.5 million for community groups over its lifetime. John…
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How meth is making its way into New Zealand
Despite crackdowns earlier this year from police, methamphetamine is still getting into communities. As part of our five-part series on meth addiction, RNZ has…