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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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Tarapirohe (black-fronted tern)
Photograph by Rod Morris. Crown Copyright 1982, Department of Conservation.
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Friday, 20 March 2026
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Lower Hutt businesses losing income as roadworks take place
13 minutes agoLower Hutt businesses say they're swiftly losing cash - and one's shut up shop - as roadworks roll on in the city centre. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
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Fuel importer says no reason to panic over fuel supply
24 minutes agoThe country's biggest fuel import terminal says there's no need to panic over our fuel supply. Channel Infrastructure, at Marsden Point, can store 300 million litres on its Northland site, which is… Read more Audio
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Delays in Sport Integrity Commission investigations
28 minutes agoDelays in high-profile investigations are fuelling concerns about the Sport Integrity Commission's ability to deliver timely outcomes - with some athletes walking away from their sports. Sports editor… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 20 March 2026
30 minutes agoThe latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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New carshare app sees spike in demand following fuel cost rise
42 minutes agoA new carsharing app called GoSplit launched last week and is already seeing strong demand, with hundreds of users signing up within days. Its founder Caiwei Liu spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Nicola Willis fronts on the fuel crisis
about 1 hour agoFinance Minister Nicola Willis is working on ways to help those who are struggling most, instructing the IRD and Treasury to work on a package to help ease the burden on households. Nicola Willis… Read more Audio
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How commuters are adapting to deal with cost of living
about 1 hour agoThe sharp increase in fuel prices means cost-of-living pressures are picking up again, and many are turning to public transport. Four of our reporters across the motu hit the streets to find out how… Read more Audio
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Ministers to meet with fuel importers over fuel concerns
As part of the government's response to the oil crisis, ministers are meeting with fuel importers today to discuss possible changes to fuel specifications. Energy expert David Keat was a manager at… Read more Audio
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Early Business News for 20 March 2026
6:52 am todayAn early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Nearly half of adults avoiding dentist because of cost
6:45 am todayNearly half of adults in Aotearoa are avoiding the dentist because of cost, with Maori bearing the brunt of it. Maori News Journalist Layla Bailey-McDowell reports. Audio
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Queenstown councillors meet over waste water plans
6:39 am todayQueenstown councillors are seeking approval to pump treated wastewater into the Kawarau River for up to 35 years. At a council meeting yesterday, councillors said it isn't intended to be a permanent… Read more Audio
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Latest on global fuel crisis
6:34 am todayThe price of oil and gas has risen sharply after strikes on energy facilities in Qatar and Iran. Verity Ratcliffe, energy correspondent at the Financial Times 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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