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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.
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Thursday, 5 October 2023
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French fans declare All Blacks their "second team" at RWC
5 Oct 2023While the All Blacks may not be the bookies favourites to win the World Cup, they still appear to be the biggest drawcard in rugby, with thousands of supporters turning up to a public skills session… Read more Audio
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Auckland councillors to decide on buyout for weather damaged homes
5 Oct 2023After months in limbo, Auckland homeowners are anxiously awaiting the results of a critical council meeting on Friday.
Councillors will decide, behind closed doors, how to buy out homes damaged in… Read more Audio
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OCR stays at 5.5 percent
The Reserve Bank has kept the Official Cash Rate at 5-point-5-percent, but says higher rates will stick around longer as inflation persists.
Economists are mixed in what they think will happen next… Read more Audio
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Fourth time's a charm as The Beths win Silver Scroll
5 Oct 2023Wednesday night's win was long-awaited for the indie rockers The Beths, who had been finalists three times before.
The band gave a pre-recorded acceptance speech from the US where they're on tour.
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'Big babies' - NZers defend extra large bully breed after UK moves to ban
5 Oct 2023XL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs.
After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there.
The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was… Read more Audio
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Developer raises questions over Wellington Town Hall strengthening work
5 Oct 2023A Wellington property developer says the City Council should never have tried to strengthen the Town Hall, which is now facing a huge cost blow out.
The Town Hall has been closed for a decade, due to… Read more Audio
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NZ citizen Ahmed Zaoui detained in Algeria
5 Oct 2023Ahmed Zaoui - a New Zealand citizen - has been detained in Algeria after a political meeting at his home.
Zaoui is an activist for democracy. He rose to national prominence here twenty years ago… Read more Audio
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Electoral Commission under fire over EasyVote packs
5 Oct 2023The Electoral Commission has come under fire from both ends of the political spectrum for failing to send out all EasyVote packs before voting opened.
The packs include information cards which help… Read more Audio
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Half of Queenstown's water now safe to drink
5 Oct 2023About half of Queenstown's supply network has now been deemed safe to drink.
The drinking water regulator, Taumata Arowai, says the council can lift the boil water notice for the area served by the… Read more Audio
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Man trespassed from Te Pāti Māori candidate Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke's home, John Tamihere says
5 Oct 2023Te Pati Maori says an elderly pakeha man has been trespassed after he entered the home of Te Pati Maori candidate Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke.
Māori Party president, John Tamihere, says Ms… Read more Audio
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Latest poll shows National would need NZ First to govern
5 Oct 2023The latest political poll shows Labour is failing to gain traction with voters, and National will need New Zealand First if they are to govern.
The OneNews Verian poll released Wednesday night has… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 October 2023
5 Oct 2023England dangerman Ben Stokes is in doubt for the World Cup opener against the Black Caps tonight because of injury. 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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