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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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Monday, 5 January 2026
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Morning Business News for 5 January 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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US actions in Venezuela breach international law - Helen Clark
5 Jan 2026Former New Zealand Prime Minister and UN leader, Helen Clark says the actions of the United States in Venezuela breach international law. Clark spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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How significant are latest data breaches?
5 Jan 2026Manage My Health and Neighbourly have both been hit by data breaches. Paul Spain, CEO of Gorilla Technology spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Simeon Brown responds to Manage My Health data hack
5 Jan 2026Latest on information for patients, ransom and possible release of details on darkweb, government action - Health NZ, police, GCSB. Audio
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Venezuelan living in NZ responds to latest developments
5 Jan 2026Katherine Halkett, a Venezuelan woman living in New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Friday, 19 December 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Read more Audio
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Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
19 Dec 2025Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
19 Dec 2025We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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The rural posties helping Santa this Christmas
19 Dec 2025Country Life producer Gianina Schwanecke tagged along with a rural postie making the rounds ahead of Christmas. Audio
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Auckland cemeteries running out of space
19 Dec 2025Auckland Council is securing more burial and cremation spaces as the city's cemeteries begin to run out of capacity. Auckland Council's Park & Community Facilities General Manager Taryn Crewe spoke to… Read more Audio
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Cost of school contamination clean up unclear
The Government is providing financial support for schools facing large bills for replacing carpet, curtains and other items because they've had contaminated asbestos sand on site. Lynda Stuart… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 19 December 2025
19 Dec 2025The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. 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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