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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, 4 February 2026
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Waitaki district erosion could cost $70m by 2050
4 Feb 2026Plans to fix coastal erosion caused by increasingly big and powerful waves could cost the Waitaki district $70 million before 2050. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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Invasive yellow-legged hornets still being found
4 Feb 2026Biosecurity New Zealand has confirmed three more nests were found on the North Shore this week. Biosecurity New Zealand's Mike Inglis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Russia launches biggest attack on Ukraine so far this year
4 Feb 2026Russia has launched what Ukraine says is its most powerful attack this year on the country's energy system - firing missiles and drones at power plants and infrastructure. The BBC's Eurpoe… Read more Audio
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Agencies alarmed by number of rough sleepers in Wellington
4 Feb 2026Social agencies in Wellington say they're seeing alarming numbers of rough sleepers, with a constant stream of new people seeking help. It comes as an announcement by the Government about move on… Read more Audio
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World News with Mitch McCann
4 Feb 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Mitch McCann. Audio
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Uniform costs hitting families hard as school returns
4 Feb 2026As many families struggle to pay for school uniforms - the Associate Education Minister is urging school boards to keep the cost of school uniforms in check. Yesterday David Seymour was asked on First… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 3 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February
With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn. Plus, we asked… Read more Audio
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Internationally famous Taranaki cinema faces imminent closure
3 Feb 2026A Taranaki cinema complex faces imminent closure if it can't find new trustees. Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Capital Kiwi Project proving successful
3 Feb 2026We're a nation of Kiwis but many New Zealanders have never seen the bird they're named after in the wild. So when a project to bring the national icon back to the capital was hatched in 2016 most… Read more 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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