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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, 18 August 2023
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Fugitive pig finds new home in Taranaki
A fugitive pig known for blocking lanes on Auckland's North-Western motorway and evading armed police will be taken to a new home in Taranaki today.
The naughty porker known as Kevin Bacon was on the… Read more Audio
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A year since landslides destroyed Mangamuka Gorge
18 Aug 2023One year ago, 26 massive landslides destroyed State Highway 1 in the Far North's Mangamuka Gorge.
Overnight the settlement of Mangamuka, about 30 kilometres south of Kaitaia, was transformed from a… Read more Audio
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'More choice is a good thing': Simplicity chief executive on National's KiwiSaver policy
As we've heard, National believes it's on to a winner for consumer choice with its new KiwiSaver policy.
The policy would roll back a number of measures brought in by Labour in order to allow people… Read more Audio
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Fuel taxes are a 'necessary evil' to fund roads says AA
Raising fuel taxes to pay for better roads is a necessary evil, according to the automobile association.
The government's draft transport policy statement outlines $20 billion worth of spending over… Read more Audio
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Migrants advocate doesn't believe investigation will stop exploitation
18 Aug 2023A migrants advocate doesn't think an investigation into the Accredited Employer Work Visa Scheme will not stop workers from being exploited.
Immigration is now under investigation over whistleblower… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 18 August 2023
18 Aug 2023Tim Siefert starred with the bat and Tim Southee with the ball as the Black Caps beat the UAE by 19 runs in the opening T20 in Dubai. Read more Audio
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Two major arts venues added to list of quake prone buildings in Wellington
There's a whole lot of shaking going on at two of the capital's entertainment venues, or at least there could be unless both strengthen their structures.
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre and the… Read more Audio
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Community Law 'happy' with list of standards for emergency housing providers
Community Law Aotearoa says they are happy the government has imposed a list of standards to emergency housing providers.
Although they're not mandatory, if providers follow the standards they will… Read more Audio
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Former NZ soldier hit by shrapnel while fighting in Ukraine
18 Aug 2023A former New Zealand soldier fighting in Ukraine is facing months of rehab after being hit five times by shrapnel and bullets while fighting in the Donestk Oblast region.
The former Defence Force… Read more Audio
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National propose splitting KiwiSaver between funds
National is promising to allow people to split their KiwiSaver between different funds.
The party says this is about allowing greater consumer choice, but Labour argues that it erodes consumer… Read more Audio
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Government announces $70 billion worth of roading projects
The government's putting the pedal to the metal on proposed roading projects - $70 billion worth of them over the next decade.
The latest transport policy statement would prioritise 14 new roads and… 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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