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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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Tuesday, 3 February 2026
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Principals want time to implement new reports
3 Feb 2026A principals group says schools need time to implement a new student report system being rolled out by the government. Lucy Naylor from the Auckland Primary Principals Association spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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AA Insurance to stop offering new policies in Woodend
3 Feb 2026Major insurance company AA has confirmed it isn't offering new home insurance policies in Woodend, a town about 25 kilometres north of Christchurch. Real estate agent Amanda Newson spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Councillor calls on dirt bikers to stop
3 Feb 2026An Auckland councillor is urging a 40-strong pack of dirtbikers to think of their community after police say they were driving dangerously at the weekend. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
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Pharmac advisory panel recommends funding Wegovy
3 Feb 2026A Pharmac advisory panel has provisionally recommended funding weight loss drug Wegovy as a high priority for some people. Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn… Read more Audio
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Morning Business News for 3 February 2026
3 Feb 2026An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Ōtara locals fed up with dirt bike riders
3 Feb 2026South Auckland locals are fed up with dirt bike riders tearing through their community. Manukau Ward councillor Alf Filipaina spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
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Fallout over Epstein files continues
3 Feb 2026The fallout from the latest release of Epstein files is continuing -- again showing the reach the late sex offender had with the rich and powerful. US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann Audio
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Standardised report cards for primary schools
3 Feb 2026Parents will see new-look report cards for their children at primary school - which will be consistent across every school in the country. Russell Palmer reports Audio
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Global wrap with Lucy Thomson
3 Feb 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Lucy Thomson Audio
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Greens call for transparency over rare minerals talks
3 Feb 2026The opposition's calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann
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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.
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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