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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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Monday, 11 July 2022
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Reports Sri Lanka's president is trying to flee country
The speaker of the Sri Lankan parliament says the president Gotabaya Rajapaksa is attempting to flee the country.
Military sources say his getaway ship is still in Sri Lankan waters. Demonstrators… Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Monday 11 July 2022
11 Jul 2022Covid case numbers are soaring, with hospitalisations at their highest number since April - we spoke to the Prime Minister, The Association of General Surgeons says as a result, the number of deferred… Read more Audio
Friday, 8 July 2022
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8 Jul 2022We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Read more Audio
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All Blacks v Ireland - will the luck of the Irish prove true for second test?
8 Jul 2022Ireland will be hoping to wield some of that signature luck in their second test series clash against the All Blacks on Saturday.
New Zealand will be fighting to remain undefeated against the Irish… Read more Audio
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Philanthropist donates $50m for mental health in Hutt
8 Jul 2022Prominent Wellington philanthropist Mark Dunajtschik will donate up to $50million for a new mental health unit at Hutt Hospital near Wellington.
The gift follows his 2017 donation of fifty million… Read more Audio
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Defence Force review adjusts to post-Covid world and climate
8 Jul 2022What kind of military should this country have and what should it be doing?
Those are the big questions being asked in a review of Defence Force policy announced by the Government.
An assessment… Read more Audio
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Andy Foster won't say if Sir Peter Jackson backing re-election
Wellington's mayor Andy Foster is throwing his hat in the ring again for the city council's top spot - but he won't confirm if Sir Peter Jackson will back him again. Read more Audio
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Lower North Island meteor sighting explained
8 Jul 2022Not a bird - or a plane - but a meteor shooting across the skies above the lower North Island. Many couldn't believe their eyes - some describing it as a fireball, while others thought they saw a… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 8 July 2022
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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Rafael Nadal out of Wimbledon, Nick Kygrios advances to final
8 Jul 2022Spanish tennis superstar Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from Wimbledon due to a torn abdominal muscle.
He was due to face Australian Nick Kyrgios in the semifinal on Saturday.
The decision means… Read more Audio
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Eid festivities to go ahead with increased security
8 Jul 2022Police have met again with Muslim community leaders to discuss security measures for Eid events across the country this weekend.
Reassurance checks and measures are also taking place following the… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister reaches crunch time in Australia trip
8 Jul 2022The Prime Minister will tackle the big issues in her annual bilateral talks with her Australian counterpart on Friday morning - the war in Ukraine, increasing strategic competition and climate change… 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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