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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, 3 April 2025
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Early Business News for 3 April 2025
3 Apr 2025A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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EU bracing for Trump's tariffs
The European Union is bracing for President Donald Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, but says it has a strong plan to retaliate. Correspondent in Brussels Jack Parrock spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wednesday, 2 April 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 April 2025
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins us for his weekly chat, US prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's… Read more Audio
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Polyfest celebrates 50th year
2 Apr 2025The 50th year of Polyfest kicks off on Wednesday at the Manukau Sports Bowl, with 77 schools and more than 11,000 of performers set to take the stage over the next four days. RNZ Pacific's Moera… Read more Audio
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Seventy-one-year-old wins 215th show jumping title
2 Apr 2025Seventy-one-year-old Olympian Maurice Beatson is one of New Zealand's oldest elite athletes and showing no signs of slowing down, having just won his 215th Show Jumping Grand Prix title. Reporter… Read more Audio
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Health NZ places number of digital projects on hold
2 Apr 2025A patient information system lauded by Health New Zealand is among a raft of digital projects put on hold. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Auckland won't host America's Cup
2 Apr 2025Auckland businesses are frustrated the government's opted not to spend on hosting the next America's Cup in Auckland. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori MPs to skip Privileges Committee hearing
2 Apr 2025Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis… Read more Audio
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Queenstown Lakes residents face lack of health specialists
2 Apr 2025A new report has found some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours to see a specialist doctor and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district. Tess Brunton has more.
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Increase in defence spending justified: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
2 Apr 2025The Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins, says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Bowler Neil Wagner retires after Northern Districts win Plunket Shield
2 Apr 2025Northern Districts have won the Plunket Shield and in a poetic moment, Northern Districts bowler Neil Wagner took five wickets as he concluded his domestic career at the same ground where he started… 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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