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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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Thursday, 20 February 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands, Donald Trump has lashed out at Ukraine's President Zelenskyy on social media… Read more Audio
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Wellington Regional Council considers buying 1000 hectare block with wetlands and native bush
20 Feb 2025A thousand-hectare block of land containing precious wetland and native bush is up for sale in the Wellington suburb of Eastbourne, and the regional council is considering throwing its hat in the ring… Read more Audio
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All major banks lower home loan interest rates
All major banks have responded to the latest cut to the official cash rate, lowering a raft of their home loan interest rates. Loan Market mortgage advisor Bruce Patten spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
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Sports Chat for 20 February 2025
20 Feb 2025The Tall Blacks are in action tonight, and it's the second morning of Champions League football this week. Audio
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Markets Update for 20 February 2025
20 Feb 2025A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Expert on proposal to give police more power during protests
A legal expert says a proposal to give police increased legal power to deal with protests will impose constraints on the rights of protestors. Otago University law professor Andrew Geddis spoke to… Read more Audio
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Cook Islands politician on relationship with NZ
Foreign Minister Winston Peters wants to 'reset' New Zealand's relationship with the Cook Islands. United Party leader Teariki Heather spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Union on automatic pay rises for public servants
20 Feb 2025The union representing public servants says any changes to long service pay rises in the public service will lead to discrimination against women, Māori and Pasifika. The PSA union's acting national… Read more Audio
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Moa Point residents vow to fix Moa statue
20 Feb 2025People living near Moa Point on Wellington's south coast, are vowing to repair a Moa statue that has fallen from its perch - high on a rocky out crop - just beyond the capital's airport. Bill Hickman… Read more Audio
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Black Caps beat Pakistan in Champions Trophy opener
20 Feb 2025The Black Caps have opened their Champions Trophy ODI tournament with a 60-run win over hosts Pakistan in Karachi. Black Caps all rounder Michael Bracewell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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NZ Herald to cut around 30 roles
20 Feb 2025Around 30 roles are being cut from the New Zealand Herald's newsroom - with the likes of political editor Claire Trevett and deputy business editor Grant Bradley taking voluntary redundancy. RNZ… Read more Audio
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Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown to run for second term
20 Feb 2025The race for the biggest city's top job is on, with Auckland mayor Wayne Brown, urging voters to back him for a second term. Jessica Hopkins 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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