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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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Tuesday, 8 July 2025
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Southern Ocean getting saltier
8 Jul 2025Researchers have discovered the Southern Ocean is becoming more salty, and sea ice is in steep decline. Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist of marine physics Dr Craig Stevens spoke to… Read more Audio
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Economist on Regulatory Standards Bill
While critics are lining up at Parliament to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape bill, others are fronting up to defend it. Economist Bryce Wilkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Jacinda Ardern could appear before Covid-19 response inquiry
The Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19 response could request former Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, to appear for questioning in its August hearings. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 8am 8 July 2025
8 Jul 2025Top seed Jannik Sinner has won through to the quarter-finals of the men's singles at Wimbledon after his opponent Grigor Dimitrov retired with an injury. Audio
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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington DC
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has arrived in Washington DC ahead of a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Day two of hearings on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The second day of hearings on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill will get underway at Parliament on Tuesday. Former prime minister and constitutional lawyer Sir Geoffrey Palmer spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Uber's fight over drivers' employment status goes to Supreme Court
8 Jul 2025Lawyers for the multi-billion dollar global ride-share company Uber are taking the fight over driver's employment status to the Supreme Court in Wellington. One of those drivers, Nureddin Abdurahman… Read more Audio
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Staff beg Health NZ not to cut Wellington Hospital beds
8 Jul 2025Midwives and specialists are begging Health New Zealand to abandon a proposal to cut beds from Wellington Hospital's maternity and gynaecology wards. Mary Argue reports. Audio
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Government considering rates capping
8 Jul 2025The government is considering placing a cap on how much local councils can increase rates. Local Government New Zealand president and Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Ongoing parking problems in Mount Maunganui
8 Jul 2025Ongoing parking issues in Mount Maunganui - including being completely full at peak times - has led Tauranga City Council to try and find out-of-the-box solutions. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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Northland cut off during Auckland's Covid lockdown: businesses
Northland's business community says Auckland was one of the region's biggest obstacles during the Covid-19 pandemic. Felix Walton 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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