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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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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
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Morning Rural News for 11 December 2025
11 Dec 2025The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
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Calls for skippers to face same alcohol rules as car drivers
There are calls for boat skippers to face the same rules as vehicle drivers, when it comes to alcohol. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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World News Wrap
11 Dec 2025Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Greens say student loans stopping Kiwis from returning home
11 Dec 2025The Green Party says student loan debt is stopping Kiwis returning home this Christmas. Its overseas New Zealanders spokesperson, Lawrence Xu-Nan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 December 2025
10 Dec 2025Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; The Government has released its long-awaited overhaul of planning controls, saying it will save New… 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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