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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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Wednesday, 28 May 2025
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Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the official cash rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, lowering it to 3.25 percent. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Controversial police directive on retail crime canned
The Police Commissioner has stepped in and canned a controversial directive telling officers not to investigate retail crimes below certain monetary thresholds. Retail Crime Group chair Sunny Kaushal… Read more Audio
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Senior doctors strike at Tairāwhiti Hospital
28 May 2025Doctors in Gisborne say Wednesday's strike causes only minor disruption compared to ongoing delays from chronic understaffing. Consultant Physician in General Medicine at Tairāwhiti Hospital senior… Read more Audio
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Public service leaks crackdown leaked to RNZ
28 May 2025A crackdown on public servants leaking information has been revealed, in a document leaked to RNZ. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Teen dies after head injury from tackle game
An expert who raised concerns about the Run-It game trend, says more must urgently be done after the loss of a teenager on Monday. AUT Professor Patria Hume spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Uncle of dead teen on dangers of tackle game
The family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death. Ryan's Uncle Pete Satterhwaite… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 7am 28 May 2025
28 May 2025Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has been named the men's A-League coach of the year after guiding his side to a record unbeaten start and the minor premiership in their maiden season. Audio
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NZer wins cheese-rolling comp in UK
A New Zealander has grabbed first place at one of Britain's wacky-est sport contests, the Cooper's Hill Cheese-Rolling and Wake, annually held near the city of Gloucester. Winner Byron Smith spoke to… Read more Audio
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Port of Auckland on increase to access charge
Port of Auckland bosses say they want to encourage trucks to operate off-peak, to ease congestion on city roads. Port of Auckland chief executive Roger Gray spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sexually abused woman retraumatised applying for ACC support
28 May 2025A woman who was sexually violated as a child says she has been further traumatised by the process of applying for support from ACC. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 28 May 2025
28 May 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. 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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