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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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Friday, 16 May 2025
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Onehunga principal on siren battles in area
16 May 2025The Venga Boys are back with a vengeance, and so is Celine Dion. These are some of the artists of choice by hoons blasting music in siren battles across Auckland. Onehunga Primary principal Viki… Read more Audio
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Defence Minister Collins doesn't want more money for weapons
16 May 2025Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Social service providers accuse Oranga Tamariki of losing sight of those it is meant to serve
A group representing 250 social service providers says Oranga Tamariki lost sight of the children and whānau it is there to serve. Te Pai Ora chief executive Belinda Himiona spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Auditor-General releases scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki procurement and contracting practices
The Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year. Auditor-General John Ryan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Two years since Loafers Lodge fire
16 May 2025It's two years to the day, since a central Wellington boarding house went up in flames, killing five residents and triggering a series of inquiries into fire protections. Mary Argue reports. Audio
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Zelensky to send team to Turkey for peace talks with Russia
After a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky says he's sending a team to Istanbul for peace talks with a Russian delegation. He's announced his defence minister will lead the… Read more Audio
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Team NZ to defend America's Cup in Italy
16 May 2025The America's Cup will be sailed in Italy for the first time in 2027. The Defenders, Team New Zealand, have opted to host the 38th America's Cup off Naples, in the home waters of one of their fiercest… Read more Audio
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Naples to host next America's Cup
16 May 2025The next America's Cup will be hosted by the Italian city of Naples. America's Cup Defender Team New Zealand chief executive, Grant Dalton, made the announcement on Thursday night. Royal New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Transpower warns NZ could face power shortages next winter
16 May 2025The national grid operator had expected that demand would exceed supply by 2030, but its latest assessment says that could now happen in 2026. Transpower chief executive James Kilty spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Business News for 16 May 2025
16 May 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Food inflation continues to rise
Food prices have risen at their fastest pace in more than a year driven by more expensive dairy products. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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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.
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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