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Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Monday, 29 September 2025
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:55 am todayWe cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Auckland Jiu Jitsu club wins big in Tokyo
8:47 am todayAn Auckland Jiu Jitsu club have brought a haul of medals back from a recent world championship. Team member Tyler Clayton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
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Bird of the Year: Who Takes the Crown?
8:40 am todayIt's been one of the biggest bird of the year elections in recent year, with over 75,000 votes cast. Forest and Bird's Nicola Toki revealed the winner to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports Chat for 29 September 2025
8:36 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 29 September 2025
Market Update for 29 september 2025 Audio
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Many New Zealanders still stuck on minimum wage
New Zealanders might be wealthier and our incomes might have lifted in recent years, but there are a large number of people being paid at around minimum wage rates. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds… Read more Audio
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Brain injury claimants see sharp drop in ACC payments
8:21 am todayThere's been a huge spike in the number of people with traumatic brain injuries losing their ACC weekly compensation. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Alcohol advisory group slammed by co-chair
8:14 am todayThe Health Ministry's alcohol advisory group has been condemned by one of its own leaders, accusing it of diluting Maori voices and suggesting it be axed entirely. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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NZ decision on Palestine leaves community feeling betrayed
8:08 am todayAngry and disappointed - that's how Palestinian New Zealanders are feeling after the government's decision to not recognise Palestinian statehood at this time. Spokesperson for Aotearoa for Palestine… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 29 September 2025
8:04 am today"Noels, we love you, we miss you and we want you back", was the message from captain Grace Nweke after the Silver Ferns completed a sweep over South Africa in the Taini Jamieson series. Audio
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New Zealand delays recognition of Palestinian statehood
7:50 am todayThe government's decided not to recognise Palestinian statehood for now, saying it would complicate efforts to secure a ceasefire. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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More vape shops than doctors in Te Kuiti
7:46 am todayResidents of a small Waikato town are sounding the alarm over the fact there are more places to buy vapes than doctors. Retired teacher Ripeka Price spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report
RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
Hosted by former political editor and breakfast and business TV host Corin Dann, with co-presenter Ingrid Hipkiss. They’re joined by award-winning newsreader Nicola Wright, and, sports newsreader and commentator Nathan Rarere (who also hosts RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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