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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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Thursday, 7 August 2025
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Fiery meeting held in North Canterbury over police station closures
Hundreds of north Canterbury locals turned out to a fiery meeting in Culverden on Wednesday night, angry about a proposal to remove the town's two police officers. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
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Auckland Business Chamber on rising unemployment
7 Aug 2025New Zealand's unemployment rate has hit 5.2% - the highest since 2020. Auckland Business Chamber Chief Executive Simon Bridges spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Contact Energy CEO on power prices
7 Aug 2025Contact Energy is ramping up its renewable energy supplies, saying investment in that area is critical to the economy. Contact Energy chief executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 7 August 2025
7 Aug 2025The Black Caps will again be without captain Tom Latham for the second test against Zimbabwe, while at least one player is set for a test debut. Audio
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Advertising unapproved medicines not legal despite govt claim
7 Aug 2025A legal expert says it's still a criminal offence to advertise unapproved medicines in New Zealand - despite a government announcement that it has lifted the ban. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Times Tables Rock Stars Mathematics Competition kicks off
7 Aug 2025Thousands of school kids are about to take place in the Times Tables Rock Stars Mathematics Competition involving more than 300 schools across the country. Organiser Bruno Reddy spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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High school principal on plans for use of AI to help NCEA overhaul
7 Aug 2025Auckland high school principal Claire Amos says the Education Minister is overstating schools' readiness to use Artificial Intelligence. President of the Auckland Secondary Schools Principals… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 7 August 2025
7 Aug 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Pōhutukawa tree divides opinion in Takapuna
7 Aug 2025A pōhutukawa tree is splintering relations between residents of an Auckland apartment complex, the council and the local iwi. Resident and broadcaster Murray Deaker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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St John axing volunteers who help in hospitals and rest homes
7 Aug 2025The head of the nurses' union says St John volunteers play a critical role in hospital emergency departments, and patients will suffer without them. ED nurse and Nurses' Organisation president Anne… Read more Audio
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Cyclist death due to poor traffic management: Coroner
7 Aug 2025A coroner says a cyclist hit and killed by a concrete truck south of Christchurch died because of poorly designed traffic management controls. Adam Burns has 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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