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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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Wednesday, 4 January 2023
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Fractured Republicans control House
4 Jan 2023The new session of US Congress begins today, this time with Republicans taking control of the House and Democrats keeping hold of the Senate. A vote for the new speaker of the House is the first order… Read more Audio
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Iranian warships in the South Pacific 'unusual', expert says
4 Jan 2023An international law expert says the emergence of two Iranian warships through the South Pacific is unusual - but not threatening. The New Zealand Defence Force has confirmed it is tracking the… Read more Audio
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Thousands mourn in Santos as Pele laid to rest
4 Jan 2023Thousands of people have gathered in Sao Paulo to pay their respects to Brazilian football legend Pele. Pele has been lying in state at the grounds of his former club Santos, with fans lining up to… Read more Audio
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Holiday road toll at five-year high
4 Jan 2023More people died over the Christmas and New Year holiday period this year than any other since 2017.
As of this morning, at least 19 people have died on the roads over the past fortnight.
The… Read more Audio
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Regional leaders push back against $90M Dunedin Hospital cut
4 Jan 2023Otago and Southland mayors and regional chairs are urgently requesting a meeting with the government following significant budget cuts to a new hospital. In the week before Christmas the health… Read more Audio
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China travellers may be subject to extra COVID restrictions
The government is still considering whether it will introduce blanket Covid testing for people travelling from China. The Australian government has introduced compulsory testing, ignoring advice from… Read more Audio
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Amazon asks Prime Minister to help fast-track approvals
4 Jan 2023Mega-company Amazon has asked the Prime Minister for a leg-up over billion-dollar data centres it's building here, and to have input on policy. An OIA response from Jacinda Ardern's office contains… Read more Audio
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Two girls missing, woman arrested in Wellington
4 Jan 2023Police have serious concerns for two young girls, who have been missing since December the 24th. Detective Senior Sergeant Kevan Verry says police believe the children may be staying anywhere between… Read more Audio
Friday, 23 December 2022
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Morning Report's Christmas acknowledgements
23 Dec 2022Time to say thanks to the team behind what goes to air on Morning Report.
Our editor is Martin Gibson, deputy editor Denise Garland, set up editors Maree Corbett and Jane Dunbar.
And our producers… Read more Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
23 Dec 2022We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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How do you ditch a Christmas tree?
23 Dec 2022When the glitter of Christmas is over and pine needles start falling on the carpet, it's time to say goodbye to your live Christmas tree.
Every summer, the Wellington City Council receives… Read more Audio
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Shearer breaks two day old world record
23 Dec 2022Don't tell Jack Fagan the festive season is a time to relax.
The Te Kuiti shearer has broken a world record for strong-wool lamb shearing - completing a total of 754 lambs in eight hours at Pukeiti… 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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