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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, 11 December 2025
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Rhythm and Vines co-founder Hamish Pinkham speaks to Corin Dann
As people tighten their spending in tough economic times, it seems live music is still something people will shell out for. Rhythm and Vines co-founder and director Hamish Pinkham spoke to Corin Dann.
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$165 million worth of Air NZ COVID credits set to expire
11 Dec 2025$165 million of Air New Zealand COVID credits are set to expire in just a few weeks. Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand chief executive Julie White spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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NZ lagging behind according to latest State of Cancer report
11 Dec 2025The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death rates are falling - but we're crawling while other countries sprint. Te Aho o Te Kahu's Cancer Control Agency chief executive… Read more Audio
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Aussie premier behind social media ban on why its needed
11 Dec 2025South Australia's premier says young people will get around the social media ban, but overall it's a good policy to protect them. Premier Peter Malinauska spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Taxpayers Union taking aim at government spending
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre. Taxpayers' Union chair and former finance minister Ruth Richardson spoke… Read more Audio
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Businesses say they are struggling due to energy crisis
Behind the nation's energy crisis are businesses quietly fighting to survive - from glasshouse growers to food processors and exporters. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio
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Calls for monitoring of children exposed to contaminated sand
11 Dec 2025Toxicology and legal experts are calling for regular medical monitoring of children exposed to play sand containing asbestos. University of Canterbury toxicologist Professor Ian Shaw spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Business News for 11 December 2025
11 Dec 2025An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Data shows Kiwis opened their wallets during Black Friday sale
11 Dec 2025Black Friday no longer means one day of sales, now the deals stretch across much of November. Kiwibank senior economist Mary Jo Varga spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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US visitors may be subject to social media history checks
11 Dec 2025The United States could soon ask travellers for their five-year social media history, as a condition to enter the country. Mitch McCann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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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