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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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Monday, 7 April 2025
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Long-awaited family violence report never released
7 Apr 2025Current politicians have little knowledge of a long-awaited report that family violence experts say the Ministry of Justice buried and which shows children are at risk in the judicial system. Amy… Read more Audio
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Fiji hit with 32 percent tariff by Trump
The Fijian Deputy Prime Minister is calling the 32 percent tariff on Fijian exports to the US disproportionate and unfair. Fiji TV senior reporter Mereoni Mili spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Trump places 10 percent tariff on Tokelau
Tiny outposts populated by penguins and small island nations are among some of the places targeted by the Trump administration's new tariffs. Council for the Ongoing Government of Tokelau general… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 8am - 7 April 2025
7 Apr 2025Liam Lawson concedes he made a poor start after coming 17th at the Japanese Grand Prix with his Racing Bulls team-mate Isack Hadjar finishing in the points in eighth place. Audio
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PM Luxon on Trump's 10 percent tariff on NZ
Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on New Zealand goods has officially taken effect. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Man with cerebral palsy living with pain due to staff shortages
7 Apr 2025An Upper Hutt man with cerebral palsy says his specialist has been unable to diagnose the cause of his debilitating foot pain because he can't order the diagnostic scans he needs. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Liam Lawson 17th in Japanese Grand Prix
7 Apr 2025In Formula One news, a risky pit strategy cost Liam Lawson at the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka, leaving him in 17th place. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Investigations underway after Shane Jones' wife allegedly assaulted
7 Apr 2025Investigations are underway after Cabinet Minister and New Zealand First MP Shane Jones was verbally abused at Auckland Airport and his wife was assaulted. It's reignited concern about the threats MPs… Read more Audio
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Modelling shows govt relying on pine trees to reach net zero by 2050
Government modelling shows the coalition's claim to be on track for net zero emissions by 2050 relies on private companies planting pine trees on hundreds of thousands of hectares of crown land… Read more Audio
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Govt considering opting back into infant formula standards
RNZ understands the government is considering opting back into trans-Tasman infant formula standards, after rejecting them last year. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
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Defence force removes academic requirements to boost recruits
7 Apr 2025The Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground. Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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$10 trillion wiped from S&P 500 after tariff announcements
Staying with tariffs, and they wiped out about $10 trillion worth of value from the United States' S and P 500 in the space of two days. Craigs Investment Partners investment advisor Mark Lister spoke… 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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