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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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Tuesday, 2 December 2025
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Mayors warn of more charges due to rates rise cap
2 Dec 2025Mayors are warning we may be charged for libraries and see price hikes for other council services as the Government puts a cap on rates rises. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 November 2025
2 Dec 2025Reports in Europe claim New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026. Audio
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Business News for 2 December 2025
The latest market updates and news from RNZ’s business team. Audio
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Minister Simon Watts announces council rates rise cap
2 Dec 2025By 2029, annual increases on local council rates will have to stay between 2-4%, a target which some Mayors warn will hamstring councils. Local Government Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Flooding kills more than 1000 people across South East Asia
2 Dec 2025More than 1000 people have been killed in a major flooding disaster across South East Asia. Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia and Sri Lanka, have all suffered large-scale devastation after monsoon rains… Read more Audio
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Morning Rural News for 2 December 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
2 Dec 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 December 2025
2 Dec 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Mayor says rate rise limit will require trade-offs
2 Dec 2025Mayors say complying with a 4% limit on rate rises will require trade-offs. They warn it could mean a hike in fees for parking, libraries, pools and going to the local tip. Russell Palmer reports. Audio
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World News Wrap for 2 December 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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NZ heading for retirement unit shortage
2 Dec 2025New research predicts New Zealand will be short more than 11,000 retirement units within the next 8 years - with that growing to 23,000 by 2048. Paula Bishop, chief executive of Village Guide spoke to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 2 December 2025
2 Dec 2025The Tall Blacks fell to a narrow loss to Australia in the second and final match last night in Wellington, with the Boomers guard Davo Hickey hitting a buzzer beater to seal a 79-77 win. 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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