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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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Monday, 17 March 2025
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Wellington's Verb Readers and Writers festival cancelled
The writing is on the wall for a popular Wellington festival, but the organisers hope it's only temporary. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
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Orcas and dolphins sighted in Wellington Harbour
17 Mar 2025Dolphins put on a dramatic show in Wellington waters over the weekend. Marine mammal expert professor Liz Slooten spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Warriors bounce back to beat Manly
17 Mar 2025The Warriors have bounced back from their disappointing Las Vegas season-opener with a dominant 36-16 win over Manly Sea Eagles. Former Warrior and now Sky Sport commentator Monty Betham spoke to… Read more Audio
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Would an anti-woke banking law change anything?
In banking, New Zealand First has promised to stop "woke ideology" after the BNZ decided to pull back its lending to petrol stations. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
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Liam Lawson crashes out of Melbourne Grand Prix
17 Mar 2025Liam Lawson's Red Bull Racing debut in Formula One has been one to forget, after he crashed out of yesterday's Melbourne Grand Prix. Morning Report's Ben Strang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Woman stole $300,000 to feed online gambling habit
A woman who got addicted to online casino gambling and stole $300,000 to feed her habit is warning the government against opening up a large online casino gambling market. Guyon Espiner is… Read more Audio
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters arrives in the US
17 Mar 2025Foreign Minister Winston Peters is in Washington DC this week meeting members of President Donald Trump's administration. Political reporter Lilian Hanley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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PM Luxon takes part in Coalition of the Willing call
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has taken part in a call with other leaders of the so-called Coalition of the Willing. Audio
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PM Luxon arrives in India to discuss free trade agreement
Christopher Luxon has kicked off his charm offensive in India with an agreement to launch free trade talks, a decade after the last effort stalled. Craig McCulloch reports from Delhi. Audio
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Business News for 17 March 2025
17 Mar 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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EMA joins calls to ban engineered stone
17 Mar 2025People working with the artificial stone are at risk of contracting the deadly lung disease silicosis if they breathe in the dust created when the stone is cut or sanded. EMA's manager of employment… 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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