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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, 7 May 2025
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Govt sets up new science and tech advisory council
The government's new science and technology advisory council has been described as group set up to make money rather than provide direction to a science sector that has been overhauled. New Zealand… Read more Audio
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NZ oceans absorbing more heat than anywhere else: Study
7 May 2025A study has found New Zealand's slice of the ocean is absorbing more heat than anywhere else on the planet. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
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Govt pushing through legislation ahead of Budget
7 May 2025Pay equity legislation, which is expected to pass under urgency, will make it harder for sectors to make a pay equity claim, and also halt all those currently in progress. Political editor Jo Moir… Read more Audio
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Conclave to select new Pope to begin
7 May 2025A New Zealand theologian says politicking will be at fever pitch as more than 130 cardinals gather in the Vatican to begin the process to elect a new pope. Catholic Theological College in Auckland… Read more Audio
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Stranger tries to abduct South Auckland student
Police and teachers will be meeting with pupils on Wednesday, after a stranger tried to abduct a student while they were walking home from school on Monday. Principal Karl Vasau spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Kiwibank predicting unemployment to rise
7 May 2025Kiwibank is predicting unemployment will rise to its highest level in almost a decade when the latest labour market data is released. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Internet law expert on National's under 16s social media ban
One of New Zealand's foremost internet law experts says the National Party's hope to ban social media for under-16s is a vast overreach. Judge David Harvey spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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New Canadian PM Mark Carney visits White House
US President Donald Trump has met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House, following last week's election in Canada that became focused on tariffs and American threats of… Read more Audio
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EMA on changes to pay equity
7 May 2025The Prime Minister says changes to the pay equity law could save the government billions of dollars, but the motivation isn't to pay for the budget. Employers and Manufacturers Association head of… Read more Audio
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NZEI on changes to pay equity
7 May 2025Powerful education union NZEI Te Riu Roa has members involved in a pay equity claim which will now be scrapped, with no settlement reached. Auckland teacher aid and NZEI support staff negotiation… Read more Audio
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Govt pushing through legislation ahead of Budget
Just over two weeks out from the Budget, the government's ramming through legislation it says could save billions of dollars. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
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Business News for 7 May 2025
7 May 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. 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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