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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, 22 May 2025
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How much of a pay rise would you need to change jobs?
22 May 2025Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director… Read more Audio
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Intense solar activity behind delays for methane satellite
22 May 2025The group behind a taxpayer-funded methane satellite has finally revealed what is behind delays to a crucial milestone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Auckland's Smith and Caughey's to close
After a brief reprieve, the Auckland department store Smith & Caughey's will officially close on the 31st of July after 145 years of business. Heart of the City's Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Controversial Run it Straight competition takes place in West Auckland
"Run it straight" competitions have come to Aotearoa, and it's far from the backyard bullrush you remember. Sports reporter Jonty Dine went to Wednesday night's event in West Auckland. Audio
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Tauranga City Council to deliberate on annual plan
22 May 2025On Wednesday we spoke to Napier mayor Kirsten Wise about more than 100 roles being under threat at Napier City Council, the Council is trying to save $3 million in labour costs. Tauranga City Council… Read more Audio
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Trump makes claims of 'white genocide' in meeting with South African President
22 May 2025There's been a tense, chaotic, and for South Africa's president, uncomfortable turn in a meeting with US President Donald Trump in the White House. Correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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What to expect in Budget 2025
Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Budget will be 'no lolly scramble': Finance Minister
It's Budget day and the Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no lolly scramble and no BS. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
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RNZ blocked from revealing details of pre-Budget Education report
RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report on Thursday morning. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 22 May 2025
22 May 2025Olympians Erika Fairweather, Eve Thomas and Caitlin Deans all went under the qualifying time for this year's World Championships in last night's 800m freestyle final at the National Swimming champs in… Read more Audio
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Community advocates call for more social housing in Wellington
22 May 2025government announced Community Housing Providers would get $140 million to build social housing, plans for hundreds of new Kainga Ora homes remain on ice. Rachel Helyer Donaldson reports. 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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