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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, 16 December 2025
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Water Fight Part 1: Canterbury's nitrate emergency
16 Dec 2025A Canterbury public health researcher says the legal limit for nitrates in drinking water is too high and potentially causing pre-term births and bowel cancer. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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RNZ's Charlotte Cook reports from Bondi Beach
16 Dec 2025RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann from Bondi Beach in Sydney. Audio
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
16 Dec 2025Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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Paws on Board: Inside NZ's Pet Bus
16 Dec 2025A family-run business is making sure pets get where they're going safely - transporting more than 100 animals at a time on a bus that runs from Auckland to Invercargill. Morning Report producer Rayssa… Read more Audio
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Roadside drug testing underway in Wellington
Roadside drug testing is underway in Wellington with police able to stop and screen drivers for the presence of illegal drugs. Director of Road Policing, Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Locals and visitors pay their respects at scene of Bondi attack
16 Dec 2025People have laid floral tributes in Bondi, paying their respects to those killed in the terror attack. Bondi Ward Councillor, Michelle Stephenson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports Chat for 16 December 2025
16 Dec 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 16 December 2025
16 Dec 2025The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Timely reminder to use sunscreen as summer heat hits
16 Dec 2025Summer is well and truly here, and with warmer days comes more time spent outdoors, and the need for sunscreen. Head of advocacy and public affairs at the Cancer Society, Rachael Neumann spoke to… Read more Audio
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Data shows Kiwis spend 40% of income on rent
16 Dec 2025New data shows New Zealander renters are spending about 40 percent of their income on rent. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds reports. Audio
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Armed police stand guard at NZ Jewish sites
16 Dec 2025Armed police are standing guard at Jewish sites around New Zealand following the Bondi terror attack Assistant Commissioner of National and International Security, Mike Pannett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Latest update from Bondi following terror attack
16 Dec 2025In the wake of the Bondi terror attack there have been moves for a change to Australia's gun laws. RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Bondi. 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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