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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, 5 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 January
Health Minister Simeon Brown provides an update on Manage My Health data hack; Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches; Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader… Read more Audio
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Holiday road toll less than half of previous year
8:55 am todayThe holiday toll period stands at seven - less than half the previous year's toll of 15. NZ Police Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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The puzzle shop that's been open for 50 years
8:49 am todayReporter Peter de Graaf talks to the Puzzleman about his puzzle shop's remarkable longevity. Audio
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Latest developments following US actions in Venezuela
8:42 am todayUS correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green with the latest on the United States actions in Venezuela. Audio
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ASB Tennis Classic starts in Auckland
8:36 am todayThe ASB Tennis Classic starts today in Auckland, but local star Lulu Sun won't be taking part. Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Morning Business News for 5 January 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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US actions in Venezuela breach international law - Helen Clark
8:26 am todayFormer New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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How significant are latest data breaches?
8:21 am todayManage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches. Paul Spain, CEO of Gorilla Technology spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Simeon Brown responds to Manage My Health data hack
8:16 am todayLatest on information for patients, ransom and possible release of details on darkweb, government action - Health NZ, police, GCSB. Audio
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Venezuelan living in NZ responds to latest developments
8:11 am todayKatherine Halkett, a Venezuelan woman living in New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Friday, 19 December 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Read more Audio
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Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
19 Dec 2025Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. 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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