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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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Thursday, 19 June 2025
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Sports Chat for 16 July 2025
19 Jun 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Kapa Haka rookies mark Matariki
19 Jun 2025A group of kapa haka novices are planning to celebrate Matariki this weekend with their first public show. Northland reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
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Psychedelic use doubles in NZ
19 Jun 2025A new report from the Drug Foundation highlights that in 2023 and 2024, 3.1 percent of adults reported taking psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and ketamine. In 2017 and 2018 only 1.3 percent of… Read more Audio
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Trump hints at Mideast involvement
Donald Trump's leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting between Israel and Iran. Correspondent in Washington Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 18 June 2025
19 Jun 2025World Netball has announced that the Netball World Cup will be held every two years in an effort to grow the sport. Audio
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Pest spike worries Wellington plan
A rise in the number of pests being caught on Transmission Gully, and the fear of ferrets, is concerning those wanting to make Wellington predator free. Documents released under the official… Read more Audio
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Dargaville High gets commissioner
A commissioner will be appointed to run Northland's Dargaville High School after a damning assessment by the Education Review Office found fewer than half of its students are regularly attending… Read more Audio
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Whanau seek answers in Levin death
The whanau of a Levin man who died in February at a beach near the lower North Island town believe one woman knows more about what happened to him than she's letting on. Police say the death of… Read more Audio
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South Island principals against rugby split
A group of South Island principals are rallying against what it claims are "discriminatory and unlawful" plans for a breakaway first fifteen rugby competition. The proposed new competition would be… Read more Audio
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Crusaders vs Chiefs in Super Rugby final
19 Jun 2025The Super Rugby final is here and the Crusaders and Chiefs are seeking to carve out their own slice of history on Saturday night in Christchurch. Rugby reporter Joe Porter has more. Audio
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Psilocybin approved for depression
19 Jun 2025The government has announced the 'magic mushroom' drug psilocybin will become available for patients with treatment-resistant depression. Psychiatrist, Cameron Lacey, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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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