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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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Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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Lifeline for lions after wildlife park closure
8:52 am todayAn anonymous group of investors has stepped in to save the five remaining lions at Northland's Kamo Wildlife Sanctuary. HUHA's founder Carolyn Press-Mckenzie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Reusable scheme diverts 175,000 cups from landfill
8:44 am todayA reusable container company says it's saved 175 thousand cups and food trays from landfill in its first year. FillGood operations manager Ali Kirkpatrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Money correspondent Susan Edmunds
8:26 am todayA growing number of children are being sent to private schools, even though it can cost their parents tens of thousands of dollars a year. Audio
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Growing number of homeless in red zone Chch
8:22 am todayPortaloos and a weekly rubbish collection are helping deal with the growing number of homeless people in Christchurch's red zone. Audio
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Documents show solar support plan was shelved
8:16 am todayRooftop solar is one of the cheapest ways to cut power bills - yet internal documents show the government shelved a potential subsidy package and moved to prioritise imported gas instead. Kirsty… Read more Audio
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
8:07 am todayOpposition Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Correction: In the interview, Ingrid Hipkiss said Wellington’s mayor supports the move on orders; however, it is Deputy Mayor Ben McNulty who… Read more Audio
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Political gallery update
7:51 am todayThe latest news from the Beehive. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Concerns Middle East conflict could escalate further
Professor of International Law at the University of Waikato, Al Gillespie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about developments in the Middle East. Audio
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Starmer U-turn allows US use of UK bases
7:39 am todayBritish Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially refused US forces to use UK bases - a move which President Trump called 'disappointing'. Starmer reversed his decision on Sunday, saying the bases can… Read more Audio
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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.
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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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