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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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Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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PM Luxon pledges greater military co-operation with India
The Prime Minister has pledged greater military co-operation with India, following his bilateral talks with Narendra Modi. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 18 March 2025
18 Mar 2025The White Ferns are chasing a T20 series win over Sri Lanka and while the hosts are missing some big names, all-rounder Brooke Halliday is confident the team's rookies will continue to step up. Audio
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Why do people queue and for what?
18 Mar 2025Now to an activity for people who love to stare at the back of someone else's head for a reward at the end..... Queuing! First Up reporter Ke-Xin Li went to find out what makes people get in line. Audio
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How smart are smart homes?
18 Mar 2025"Alexa, play RNZ" may be something some of our listeners are used to saying, as smart devices ingratiate themselves into our lives. But others have embraced the internet even more and can say "okay… Read more Audio
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Police officers injured due to road spikes
18 Mar 2025Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Central North Island farmers prepare for the worst as drought hits
18 Mar 2025The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Read more Audio
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Southerly change sees dramatic temp drop in Canterbury
18 Mar 2025After a 30C day on Monday, Cantabrians are waking up to a much cooler day when a southerly change rolls in. Audio
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Winston Peters has first meetings in Washington DC
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has had his first meetings in Washington DC - ahead of the main event with Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Lillian Hanly is in Washington DC and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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PM Luxon on meeting with Indian PM Modi
18 Mar 2025Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won facetime and favour with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India, where both pledged greater military cooperation. Luxon spoke to… Read more Audio
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Indian PM Modi alleges 'anti-India activity' in NZ
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has won significant facetime with global heavyweight Narendra Modi on a frenetic full day in India. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
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Sports News for 18 March 2025
18 Mar 2025Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah has been penalised 50 percent of his match fee for barging into the back of Black Caps bowler Zakary Foulkes player during his side's heavy defeat in the first T20… Read more Audio
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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.
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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