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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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Thursday, 19 February 2026
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World news update for 19 February 2026
19 Feb 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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New bill allows workers to be classified as contractors
19 Feb 2026A controversial new bill making it easier for workers to be classified as contractors is now law. Barrister Mai Chen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February
18 Feb 2026Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined us for our weekly political panel; Shane Jones joined us following the death of a woman who was attacked by dogs in Northland; The government is seeking advice… Read more Audio
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Marathon swimmer halfway through North Island coastal swim
18 Feb 2026Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is halfway through his swim mission down the east coast of the North Island to call on an end to bottom trawling in vital marine ecosystems. Ridler spoke to… Read more Audio
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Update on roading network repairs following floods and slips
18 Feb 2026The Transport Agency says work is being done to clear slips which have closed most of State Highway 75 between Christchurch and Akaroa, following flooding in Little River. NZTA'S Regional Manager for… Read more Audio
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Morning market update
18 Feb 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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One job, 2500 applicants. Auckland job market remains tough
18 Feb 2026One Auckland job ad has received more than 2500 applications - and counting. The customer service role with mobile firm Oppo has been listed on Seek.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat
18 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Hamilton residents facing a shake up to how they pay for water
18 Feb 2026National water reforms mean the city has to move away from how residents have always paid for water, in their rates, to either a set charge or user pays. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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Weekly Political Panel
18 Feb 2026Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
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Historic Antarctic sediment sample provides valuable data
18 Feb 2026An Antarctic sediment sample dating back millions of years shows a major ice sheet partially or totally collapsed during a previous warm period. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports. Audio
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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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