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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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Wednesday, 9 July 2025
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Environmentalists call for closure of Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery
9 Jul 2025Environmentalists are calling for the immediate closure of the Chatham Rise orange roughy fishery. Greenpeace's Oceans Campaigner Ellie Hooper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Study reveals NZ self-sufficient in 5 of 7 food groups
9 Jul 2025New Zealand food producers are heralding a study showing the country succeeding where many others aren't. United Fresh Technical Advisory Group Chair Dr Hans Maurer spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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People with disabilities scared to leave homes after Covid: Advocate
9 Jul 2025An advocate has told the royal commission of inquiry into the Covid-19 response that some people with disabilities are still terrified of leaving their homes. Finn Blackwell filed this report. Audio
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Trump doubles down on tariff deadline
9 Jul 2025US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his new tariff deadline of August 1st, posting on social media that "there will be no change" to the date, and "no extensions will be granted". Wedbush… Read more Audio
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'Disastrous' human effect of UK's Post Office scandal revealed
9 Jul 2025Over 15 years, more than 900 Post Office branch managers were wrongly prosecuted for theft and false accounting, because of the faulty Horizon IT software they were required to use. Former… Read more Audio
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How did State of Origin become so popular in NZ?
9 Jul 2025Another chapter in Australian sport's fiercest rivalry will be written on Wednesday night when New South Wales and Queensland meet in the rugby league State of Origin decider in Sydney. Sports… Read more Audio
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Kiwibank on Reserve Bank OCR announcement
It's decision day for the Reserve Bank with the latest Official Cash Rate announcement due early Wednesday afternoon. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Union on Health NZ scrapping plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital
Midwives and specialists begged Health New Zealand to abandon the proposal to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital - and at an emotional meeting with staff, it has. MERAS Union co-leader Caroline… Read more Audio
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Health NZ changes mind on plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital
Health bosses driving controversial plans to cut maternity beds at Wellington Hospital have changed their minds. Health NZ acting chief executive Robyn Shearer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 9 July
9 Jul 2025Halfback Tanah Boyd has been promoted from the Warriors second team to replace the injured Luke Metcalfe in their NRL Premiership game against Wests Tigers on Sunday. Audio
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Trump and Netanyahu meet amid ceasefire talks
9 Jul 2025US President Donald Trump has remained positive about Gaza ceasefire talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. US correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. 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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