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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.
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Thursday, 14 January 2021
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Twitter's crackdown concerns free speech advocates
14 Jan 2021Proponents of free speech are concerned at Twitter's capricious suspension of tens of thousands of accounts in recent days, which has now reached New Zealand.
They say many of these accounts were… Read more Audio
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Vote to impeach President Trump looms
14 Jan 2021A breakneck push by Democrats to impeach US President Donald Trump is gathering momentum, with a number of Republicans signalling they may break ranks and support the effort.
The House of… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 13 January 2021
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New Zealanders gloomy about future - study
13 Jan 2021Global company IPSOS has confirmed New Zealanders are gloomy about the future. The results have come from a global survey of attitudes. Jonathan Dodd is a Research Director for IPSOS, he spoke to Te… Read more Audio
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St Arnaud community on high alert for fire risk
A South Island town surrounded by flammable vegetation is asking its residents to carefully check their fire plans after the devastating blaze that tore through Lake Ohau last year. And it looks like… Read more Audio
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Water restrictions coming for more parts of the Far North
13 Jan 2021Water restrictions are likely for more parts of the Far North if there's not significant rainfall soon, and the forecast isn't good. People in Kaitaia are now not allowed to use hoses, sprinklers or… Read more Audio
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Climate scientist on NZ rising temperatures
13 Jan 2021New Zealand recorded its seventh warmest year last year, according to NIWA's annual climate summary. Several locations had dry spells of more than 40 days, leading to widespread water use restrictions… Read more Audio
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Politicians to be excluded from Ratana celebrations
13 Jan 2021Politicians will not be allowed at Ratana Pa near Whanganui this year to celebrate the birthday of T.W. Ratana, the faith leader and prophet. Labour holds an historic relationship with the Ratana… Read more Audio
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Nurses facing stigma for work in MIQ
13 Jan 2021Staff at Managed Isolation and Quarantine facilities are encountering stigma in the wider community, and some have quit their jobs as a result. Christchurch charge nurse Kerry Winchester says she's… Read more Audio
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Hawke's Bay 1080 legal challenge fails
A legal challenge to stop a 1080 drop on Maori land in Hawke's Bay has failed. Tataraakina is a 14,000 hectare block in inland Hawke's Bay, near the highway between Napier and Taupo. RNZ Hawke's Bay… Read more Audio
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Job listings returning to pre-pandemic levels
13 Jan 2021Job listings were almost back at their pre-Covid levels by the end of last year. The job website, Seek, says listings increased 19 percent from the third to fourth quarters - though they are down by 7… Read more Audio
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US Democrats try to push President Trump from office
13 Jan 2021The US President, Donald Trump, has defended his speech that sparked last week's deadly Capitol riot, calling it "totally appropriate". Mr Trump falsely claimed election fraud, and then urged his… Read more Audio
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New Covid-19 travel rules criticised
The Government is feeling the pressure from all sides, with critics calling its latest border measures both too strong and too weak. The new rules - announced yesterday - mean nearly all Kiwis living… 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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