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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, 9 February 2023
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Fawlty Towers set to get rebooted
9 Feb 2023John Cleese is set to team up with his daughter, Camilla, for a reboot of the beloved Fawlty Towers sitcom.
The new series will "explore how Cleese's over-the-top, cynical and misanthropic Basil… Read more Audio
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International volleyballer ditching the bikini in favour of shorts, skirt
9 Feb 2023Former Silver Fern and international beach volleyballer Anna Harrison is ditching the bikini on the New Zealand beach tour this summer to make not wearing one more 'normal'.
When the 39-year-old… Read more Audio
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Hate speech laws among policy purge
9 Feb 2023The Prime Minister has used his policy purge to ditch a contentious change to hate speech laws.
Labour has been working on an overhaul of the legislation since the March 2019 mosque attacks.
It… Read more Audio
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Bus drivers found falling asleep at the wheel, trial finds
A trial on Auckland buses has found drivers falling asleep at the wheel and an 'undeniable' risk of fatigue.
The company that ran the trial says it is seeing many more bus, truck and car drivers… Read more Audio
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Housing flood-displaced in Auckland a big job
A housing crisis, and then floods - the government is scrambling to provide longer term accommodation for hundreds of people displaced in Auckland.
The Temporary Accommodation Service is now tasked… Read more Audio
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Market Updates for 9 February 2023
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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NZ authorities find tonnes of cocaine in Pacific Ocean
New Zealand authorities are celebrating intercepting more than three tonnes of cocaine floating in the Pacific Ocean.
The bust is the largest find by "some margin" with an estimated street value of… Read more Audio
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Analysis: Chris Hipkins' big policy scrapping
9 Feb 2023Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has scrapped or delayed several government policies as one of his first major acts as Prime Minister.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson.spoke to Corin Dann.
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Analysis: RNZ/TVNZ merger on the scrap heap
The impending merger of RNZ and TVNZ is no more, with the government scrapping the plan yesterday as it refocuses on the cost of living.
Last year's Budget had allocated $109m a year to the new… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 9 February 2023
9 Feb 2023Two more veteran All Blacks have announced that 2023 will be their last in New Zealand. Audio
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NZ Rugby refutes comments about All Blacks coach selection
9 Feb 2023The appointment of the next All Blacks coach has reached a confusing juncture, after comments from leading candidate Scott Robertson were refuted by New Zealand Rugby on Wednesday.
NZ Rugby issued a… Read more Audio
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Turkey earthquake: Combined death toll hits 11000
9 Feb 2023The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria from Monday's quakes has risen to more than 11,200.
The World Health Organization has suggested the final toll could rise as high as 20,000, and thousands… 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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