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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, 1 August 2025
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Bill to prohibit US President, Vice President and members of congress trading stocks advances
1 Aug 2025In the United States a bill that would prohibit members of Congress, the president and the vice president from trading stocks, has approval to advance in a committee vote. Politico reporter Josh… Read more Audio
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Is a solution to NZ's dangerous record with machinery in sight?
1 Aug 2025An engineer who gives expert evidence after workers are killed or hurt says the work leaves him angry. Phil Pennington has more. Audio
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Mobile phones become battlefield for scammers
A national survey of over 500 people has revealed two-thirds have been targeted by online scams. Trend Micro director consumer education Ashley Millar spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Readynet alert system founder on glitches in NEMA's emergency alerts
1 Aug 2025The National Emergency Management Agency is investigating glitches in its emergency alerts system, after the 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia on Wednesday. Matthew Nolan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Kimono donation sends Christchurch op-shoppers into frenzy
1 Aug 2025A generous private donation of thousands of colourful Japanese kimonos has sent Christchurch City Mission op-shoppers into a buying frenzy. Jean Edwards has more. Audio
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Midwives agree to 3.5 percent payrise
Midwives are to get a 3.5 percent pay rise and lump sum of $235 after settling their collective agreement with Health New Zealand. MERAS co-leader David Munro spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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FBI opens office in Wellington
FBI director Kash Patel opened the office in Wellington on Thursday, meeting with ministers, the police commissioner, and the Directors-General of the NZSIS and GCSB. University of Otago lecturer Dr… Read more Audio
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Labour slams govt's move to overturn new oil and gas exploration ban
1 Aug 2025National and ACT campaigned on ending the oil and gas exploration ban, but it is New Zealand First - who were part of the government that put it in place - that has taken the lead. Labour's climate… Read more Audio
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New oil and gas exploration ban overturned
1 Aug 2025Oil companies can apply to begin searching for fossil fuels as early as September, now the government's repealed the 2018 ban on exploration. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
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Sports News for 1 August 2025
1 Aug 2025The Black Caps suffered a day two batting collapse but they remain on top in the first test against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. Audio
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Canada plans to recognise Palestine as a state
1 Aug 2025Canada's decision to signal it plans to recognise Palestine as a state has resulted in threats from the US that its trade deal with the US could be at risk. Toronto's Globe and Mail senior… 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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