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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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Friday, 24 December 2021
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Joe Biden's highs and the lows of 2021
24 Dec 20212021 kicked off with a bang in the US, with Donald Trump booted out of the White House and Joe Biden sworn in as the new US president.
And he's sure got a lot of work cut out for him.
Washington… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: 'Education first' approach to businesses breaking traffic light rules
Worksafe says it's sticking with an 'education first' approach to businesses flouting Covid-19 rules, but won't hold back on penalties if it comes to that.
An Auckland martial arts gym, Oliver MMA… Read more Audio
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Auckland retailers pin hopes on Boxing Day shopping
24 Dec 2021Retailers are a bit down that the tills have not been a-ringing as much in Auckland this Christmas, with hopes Boxing Day and January sales entice shoppers to spend up.
Despite wide reports it's been… Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Four month booster shots available for all after regulation amendment
24 Dec 2021A Government move to reduce the time needed before people can get their Covid-19 booster shot has sparked confusion.
The Government announced on Tuesday that the waiting period between the second and… Read more Audio
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Late night serious incident in Mount Roskill, Auckland
24 Dec 2021There has been a serious incident in the Auckland suburb of Mount Roskill.
Reporter Katie Todd was at the scene on Glass Road. Read more Audio
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Top Stories for Friday 24 December 2021
24 Dec 2021The Government moves to reduce the time needed before people can get their Covid booster shot. And We look at the R-Factor of Christmas joy. and from fat bears to big rats, we bring you our 2021… Read more Audio
Thursday, 23 December 2021
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Scientists find baby dinosaur in egg fossil
If you're a Jurassic Park fan, this next bit of news may well be the best thing you've heard in 2021.
Scientists have discovered the fossils of a 66 to 72 million year old dinsosaur embryo still… Read more Audio
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Ōpōtiki council makes plan to manage town's wandering horses
23 Dec 2021They're not quite wild horses, but Ōpōtiki has a problem with less-than-tame horses roaming freely in and around the town.
Earlier this year, the District Council mooted banning horses from the town… Read more Audio
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Shearers set New Zealand record for most lambs shorn in nine hours
Five men from King Country have set a new record by shearing 3740 lambs in nine hours.
Aged between 18 and 35, the men all work for Te Kuiti based Fagan Shearing.
The highlight of the day was Jack… Read more Audio
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Hula hooping expert's tips for spinning
Weighted hula hoops could be the next big fitness fad - if TikTok hits are anything to go by.
For most, when thinking of hula hoops people remember lunch times playing on the grass at school, but… Read more Video, Audio
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Covid-19: Tairāwhiti reaches 90 percent first dose
Months of hard work by Māori health and community services is paying off in Tairāwhiti where more than 90 percent of people have had their first Pfizer shot.
The region still has a way to go before… Read more Audio
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Wait for children requiring treatment 'abuse' - dentist
A Taranaki dentist has warned that wait times for children requiring dental treatment under general anaesthetic are tantamount to child abuse.
Dr Mary Anne Costelloe says about 100 children in the… 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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