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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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Wednesday, 27 August 2025
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Political panel with National and Labour
27 Aug 2025National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 27 August 2025
27 Aug 2025Drugs and betting charges won't stop Kiwis star Brandon Smith from playing in the Rabbitohs last game of the NRL regular season. Audio
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Experts divided on whether universal RUCs will lower emissions
Universal road user charges are set to start in 2027, changing the way drivers of three and a half million petrol vehicles help pay for roads. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
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Govt plans to give police more powers to collect info about people in public places
The government's promising a law change to boost police powers to collect information about people in public places. University of Auckland Law School Associate Professor Scott Optican spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Westpac predicts NZ economy will outpace Australia
27 Aug 2025The trans-Tasman economies are set to switch, with a prediction New Zealand will outpace Australia over the coming years. Westpac's senior economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports Chat for 27 August 2025
27 Aug 2025The US Open tennis tournament is well into its first week and issues unrelated to hitting the ball have grabbed headlines. Audio
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Market Update for 27 August 2025
Market Update for 27 August 2025. Audio
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Lincoln University students to re-sit exam in person after AI concerns
27 Aug 2025Students at Lincoln University have been told to re-sit part of their course in person, after a lecturer questioned whether some had used AI tools to complete their work. Lincoln University Provost… Read more Audio
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PPTA on confusion over when a school is open
27 Aug 2025There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered open. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Twenty-six people evicted from Auckland boarding house
27 Aug 2025Auckland boarding house managers say they evicted 26 vulnerable people with just two days' notice over safety concerns. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
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Major changes could be in store for Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples
27 Aug 2025The future of at least two government Ministries looks uncertain with the Public Service Commissioner refusing to rule out major changes for the Ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Mata… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 27 August 2025
27 Aug 2025Kiwis star Brandon Smith is free to play for the Rabbitohs in the final round of the NRL season despite facing drugs and betting charges in Queensland. 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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