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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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Wednesday, 2 April 2025
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Lance Corporal Willie Apiata gifts Victoria Cross to Parliament
2 Apr 2025The RSA is applauding war hero Lance Corporal Willie Apiata's decision to gift his Victoria Cross to parliament in the hope of changing the definition of who gets to be a military veteran. RSA general… Read more Audio
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Man to appear in court after ramming police cars
2 Apr 2025A man is due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of ramming three police vehicles and injuring five officers in Lower Hutt. Reporter Nick James spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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World markets nervously await Trump's 'Liberation Day'
Markets across the world are nervously awaiting President Trump's tariff announcements. Financial Times Breaking News Reporter Peter Wells spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Half of voters think govt should increase defence spending
2 Apr 2025A new RNZ poll has revealed about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Actors cast for four part Beatles biopic
2 Apr 2025The four-part Beatles biopic, set to be released in 2028, has officially found its Fab Four. Beatles scholar Martin Lewis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Consumers warned of big increase to energy bills
Consumers are likely to see a big bump on their energy bills this month, up to a 10 percent rise for some. Consumer NZ's head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2nd April 2025
2 Apr 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2nd Apri 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Early Business News for 2nd April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
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Comedian Jimmy Carr to visit Invercargill on NZ tour
2 Apr 2025A British comedian who has previously mocked New Plymouth and called Central Hawke's Bay folk inbred is on his way back for more. Invercargill City Council manager of venues and events Jason Wade… Read more Audio
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Construction to begin on NZ's biggest solar farm
2 Apr 2025Climate change Minister Simon Watts will help turn the first sod this morning, at what promises to be New Zealand's biggest solar farm. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. 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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