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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.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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The stark differences between Venezuela historically and today
6 Jan 2026Historian Dr Matthew O'Meagher explains how Venezuela has changed from being a regional economic powerhouse. He spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Morning market update
An update on the markets with Jeffrey Halley. Audio
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Sharp regional differences emerging for house prices
6 Jan 2026New Zealand house prices have finished 2025 in the red, according to Cotality's latest Home Value Index - but there are early signs the market could be turning. Audio
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First-home buyers lead Queenstown property sales
6 Jan 2026First-home buyers are making up the biggest share of Queenstown property purchases in nearly two decades - but getting a foot on the ladder is still proving brutal in New Zealand's most expensive… Read more Audio
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Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores plead not guilty
6 Jan 2026Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores have pleaded not guilty on charges of narcoterrorism. US correspondent Zach Montellaro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Manage My Health data hackers ransom deadline expires today
6 Jan 2026The ransom threat from hackers who have stolen 400,000 patient files from Manage My Health is set to expire. Chair of the General Practice Owners Association, Angus Chambers, who is also a GP spoke to… Read more Audio
Monday, 5 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 January
Health Minister Simeon Brown provides an update on Manage My Health data hack; Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches; Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader… Read more Audio
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Holiday road toll less than half of previous year
5 Jan 2026The holiday toll period stands at seven - less than half the previous year's toll of 15. NZ Police Director of Road Policing Superintendent Steve Greally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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The puzzle shop that's been open for 50 years
5 Jan 2026Reporter Peter de Graaf talks to the Puzzleman about his puzzle shop's remarkable longevity. Audio
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Latest developments following US actions in Venezuela
5 Jan 2026US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Melissa Chan-Green with the latest on the United States actions in Venezuela. Audio
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ASB Tennis Classic starts in Auckland
5 Jan 2026The ASB Tennis Classic starts today in Auckland, but local star Lulu Sun won't be taking part. Joe Porter spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. 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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