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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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Wednesday, 7 May 2025
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NZ motorcyclist killed in UK crash during Super Bike race
Investigations are underway after two riders, including a New Zealander, died in an 11-motorbike pile-up at a British Super Bikes race in England. Motorsport journalist Simon Patterson spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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National looking for support to ban social media for under 16s
7 May 2025National is looking for new friends to support a ban on children under 16 using social media. MP Catherine Wedd is behind the bill and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 7 May 2025
7 May 2025Time now to catch up on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Early Business News for 7 May 2025
7 May 2025A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Heavy rain headed for South Island
7 May 2025A band of heavy rain is moving toward the South Island, prompting MetService warnings and watches from Wednesday. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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German Chancellor Merz confirmed in second vote
Law-makers in Germany have had to head to a second vote in an unexpected and embarrassing set-back for its new Chancellor. Deutsche Welle's Thomas Marzahl spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tuesday, 6 May 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 May 2025
In today's episode, the Opposition leader says there is no justification for the Education Minister, Erica Stanford, to have been using a personal email address to access documents, the Corrections… Read more Audio
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Ashburton mayor on user-pays model for Chch stadium
6 May 2025A proposal that Mid Canterbury residents pay more to attend events at the new Christchurch stadium has the backing of Ashburton's mayor. Ashburton District mayor Neil Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Law students at Vic Uni to do handwritten tests due to AI fears
Victoria University law students are being told that some of their exams will now have to be handwritten, to prevent against the threat of AI cheating from laptops. Victoria University student… Read more Audio
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Earthquake standards risk turning Stratford into 'ghost town'
Businesses in Stratford say stickers slapped on dozens of buildings warning they are quake-prone, risk turning the Taranaki provincial hub into a ghost town. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin… Read more Audio
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Met Gala set to begin in New York
6 May 2025The Met Gala returns to New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art, drawing a bevy of A-list celebrities for a night of exhibition-viewing, dinner and drinks. Entertainment correspondent Kate Rodger spoke… 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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