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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, 23 June 2025
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Iranian living in NZ on US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025An Iranian woman living in New Zealand says news of the bombings sent a wave of shock and fear through her community. Elham Salari spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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PM Luxon at NATO summit as Middle East tensions rise
New Zealand says the Middle East crisis is extremely concerning and there are worries over the consequences of further actions. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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What Middle East conflict means for oil prices
US attacks on Iran have ratcheted Middle Eastern tension up enormously, one economist says, and it could hit New Zealanders in the pocket, too. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Crusaders win 13th title with victory over Chiefs
23 Jun 2025The Super Rugby season is over with the Crusaders winning a record 13th title on Saturday night with a 16-12 win over the Chiefs in a tense final in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to… Read more Audio
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters on US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. The American military action comes only days after the US President Donald… Read more Audio
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Trial of 53-year-old accused of killing mother to begin
23 Jun 2025The trial of a 53-year-old woman accused of killing her mother is set to begin in the High Court at Wellington on Monday. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Iran ambassador to NZ on US strikes
23 Jun 2025The US airstrikes come amid increasing violence in the Middle East, with Israel and Iran trading missiles for more than a week now. Iran ambassador to New Zealand Reza Nazarahari spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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NZ sends Hercules to Middle East as conflict escalates
23 Jun 2025New Zealand is sending a C130-J Hercules to the Middle East to bring back New Zealanders stuck in Israel and Iran, it will have to wait until the air space has reopened. University of Waikato expert… Read more Audio
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US politicians divided over US strikes on Iran
23 Jun 2025In the US, several Republicans have posted statements in support of Donald Trump's move, while others say the President should have sought congressional approval first. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs… Read more Audio
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US claims it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme
23 Jun 2025The United States says it has devastated Iran's nuclear programme, after its military bombed three nuclear sites on Sunday. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray has more. Audio
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Business News for 23 June 2025
23 Jun 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Former NZDF lieutenant colonel on US attack on Iran
23 Jun 2025A former lieutenant colonel with the New Zealand defence force says plans for the US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities must have been in motion for months. Josh Wineera spoke to Alexa Cook. 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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