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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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Friday, 13 March 2026
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Service to be held to remember mosque attack victims
13 Mar 2026On Sunday the Christchurch City Council is holding a service to remember the 51 lives lost and the thousands more forever changed by the Christchurch mosque attack. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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World News Wrap
13 Mar 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Expert recommends AI becomes a baseline skill for all Kiwis
13 Mar 2026A leading IT services company says AI should be a baseline skill for every New Zealander but it warns many in the workplace aren't getting the grounding they need. Datacom company director of AI Lou… Read more Audio
Thursday, 12 March 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March
Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises… Read more Audio
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Large group of kea spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook
12 Mar 2026A surprisingly large group of kea has been spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, giving scientists a chance to learn more about how these alpine parrots move across the South Island. DOC Senior… Read more Audio
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Womad to return to New Plymouth next year
12 Mar 2026The Womad festival will return to New Plymouth next year. The three-day event pulled the plug on this year's festival last September after facing rising costs. WOMAD Aotearoa event director Suzanne… Read more Audio
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Pharmacies see huge rise in vaccinations as COVID wave hits
12 Mar 2026An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at St Lukes Medical Pharmacy, Edi Jayetileke spoke… Read more Audio
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The items that are actually getting cheaper
Inflation has been a problem in recent years, and there are warnings it could be again thanks to the war in the Middle East. But money correspondent Susan Edmunds has found it's not always one way… Read more Audio
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Calls for psychological support for long term prisoners
12 Mar 2026The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30 years for murder died by suicide on his release… Read more Audio
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New Plymouth mayor speaks following discussion with Air NZ
12 Mar 2026Air New Zealand has ruled out entirely cutting routes, as it faces huge cost pressures over jet fuel.CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the airline would focus on trimming off-peak flights and reducing… Read more Audio
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CEO Interview: Karl Budge, Blues
12 Mar 2026The new Blues CEO says his goal is to bring people back to the ground to watch rugby. Karl Budge started in the role near the end of last year and was previously CEO of the ASB Classic, transforming… 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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