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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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Monday, 2 August 2021
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Covid-19: Queensland cluster 'rapidly escalating'
2 Aug 2021Queensland is now seeing a "rapidly escalating" cluster of Covid-19 cases.
Millions of residents spent the weekend under strict stay-at-home orders, after a snap three-day lockdown began on Saturday… Read more Audio
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Experts warn ministers students falling through cracks
2 Aug 2021Education officials have warned their ministers that students are falling through the cracks because the curriculum does not clearly signal when they need more support.
The opposition National Party… Read more Audio
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Markets Update for 2 August 2021
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Read more Audio
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Covid-19: Tourists' return strains Rarotonga's Muri lagoon
The return of New Zealand tourists to the Cook Islands has residents in Rarotonga stewing over the impact it is having on the island's iconic Muri Lagoon.
A lagoon spokesperson claims 90 percent of… Read more Audio
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Dawn Raids apology: Pacific advocates want more to change
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has formally apologised to Pacific communities hurt by the Dawn Raids in the 1970s.
The Dawn Raids resulted in the deportation and prosecution of many Pacific Islanders… Read more Audio
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Number of houses for sale hit record low in July
2 Aug 2021New Zealand's national housing stock for sale hit a record 14-year low in July.
There were just 12,684 homes on the market last month and the national average asking price hit a record high of more… Read more Audio
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Political commentators on latest poll results
2 Aug 2021ACT Party leader David Seymour is polling ahead of National Party Leader Judith Collins, according to the latest poll numbers from Newshub-Reid.
Support for Labour has dropped to 43 percent but… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 August 2021
2 Aug 2021The Tactix coach says her team will need to show more restraint if they want to win their first National Netball Premiership title. Audio
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Family split up because of Pharmac funding decision
A Tauranga couple have been forced to split up their family so their daughter can access treatment for Spinal Muscular Atrophy in Australia - treatment that Pharmac won't fund in New Zealand.
They… Read more Audio
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Waka Kotahi looking at forcing endangered bats to move from bypass route
2 Aug 2021It's not a normal activity for road builders but saving long tailed bats is something they're focusing on in Taranaki.
The Transport Agency is looking at filling-in the roosts of the critically… Read more Audio
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Police computer systems outdated, ill prepared for major disruption - audit
2 Aug 2021Police don't know how much data they could lose if their IT systems are hacked.
An audit has shown police computer systems are ill-prepared to cope with major disruption.
Police say they are working… Read more Audio
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Tokyo Olympics: Black Ferns captain on gold win
2 Aug 2021The victorious Black Ferns Sevens are due back home this morning with gold medals in hand.
The team beat France in the final to win 26-12 at the Tokyo Olympics.
But it's not just their stunning game… 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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