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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.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Friday, 26 August 2022
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Wayne Smith wants better performance from Black Ferns
26 Aug 2022The Black Ferns crushed Australia 52-5 in Christchurch last week, but despite the scoreline, the performance was far from perfect and coach Wayne Smith is demanding better in tomorrow's second and… Read more Audio
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Slain Kiwi soldier was a hero, says former Minister
26 Aug 2022A former National Defence Minister, Wayne Mapp, says slain New Zealand soldier Dominic Abelen was a hero.
Thirty-year-old Corporal Abelen was on leave without pay from the Defence Force when he was… Read more Audio
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Former soldier on situation with slain NZ soldier's body
26 Aug 2022The body of a New Zealand soldier killed in Ukraine is thought to be in the hands of Russian soldiers, according to a number of sources.
Corporal Dominic Abelen died fighting Russian forces while on… Read more Audio
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Five injured after explosion at construction site
26 Aug 2022An LPG bottle exploded at a construction site at Auckland's Wynyard Quarter on Friday, leaving five people injured.
Emergency services were called to Halsey Street Wharf just before 6.30am.
George… Read more Audio
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Sports News for Friday 26 August 2022
26 Aug 2022A dominant second quarter has guided the Tall Blacks to an 80-65 win over Saudi Arabia in Dammam in their latest Asian World Cup qualifying game. The result keeps the New Zealanders top of their… Read more Audio
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Darts championship taking place this weekend
26 Aug 2022After a three year absence, some of the worlds best dart throwers will compete in Hamilton this weekend.
Darts is a sport born in pubs and as anyone who's ever watched it knows, the crowds can get… Read more Audio
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Auckland's Restaurant Month comes to a close
26 Aug 2022It's the final week of Restaurant Month in Auckland, as chefs celebrate their first real taste test since the pandemic hit.
More than 100 outlets have devised special menus, to encourage customers… Read more Audio
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Suggestion Te Pūkenga cut staff to make savings
26 Aug 2022The funder for tertiary education has suggested the new mega-tertiary institute Te Pūkenga needs to lay off staff from its polytechnics.
A report shows the Tertiary Education Commission believes the… Read more Audio
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Report finds 'poor workplace culture' at budgeting service
26 Aug 2022High profile anti-poverty advocate, Darryl Evans, presided over "a poor workplace culture" at the Mangere Budgeting Service, where he "appeared to monitor staff through security cameras".
Evans also… Read more Audio
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Analysis: All Blacks preparation for Argentina test
26 Aug 2022The All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium.
The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the… Read more Audio
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All Blacks playing in Christchurch for first time in six years
26 Aug 2022The All Blacks are back in action on Saturday night when they face off with Argentina at Orangetheory Stadium.
The Rugby Championship clash marks the return of test rugby to Christchurch for the… Read more Audio
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Winston Peters criticises Trevor Mallard's posting to Ireland
26 Aug 2022The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says the former Speaker of Parliament, Trevor Mallard, should never have been named the next ambassador to Ireland.
Peters, a former Deputy Prime Minister… 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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