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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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Monday, 5 May 2025
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AI use could drive higher power demand
5 May 2025The country's biggest electricity lines company is warning artificial intelligence is becoming a big wildcard in how much demand Auckland faces. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Memorial service for Pope Francis held in Palmerston North
5 May 2025The late Pope Francis was remembered at New Zealand's formal memorial mass for the 88-year-old, held in Palmerston North on Sunday night. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more. Audio
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Education Minister on new Parent Portal
The Education Minister says a new tool for parents will provide a clear, easy-to-understand guide on what children will be learning in English and maths under the new curriculum. Minister Erica… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 5 May 2025
5 May 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Council criticised for management of Lake Ellesmere during storm
5 May 2025The Canterbury Regional Council is being criticised for its management of Lake Ellesmere, with residents frustrated the lake was not opened to the sea before last week's storm. Environment… Read more Audio
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Two injured after shooting in Gisborne
Four people have been arrested after a firearms incident in Gisborne late Saturday night that left two people injured. Inspector Danny Kirk, Tairawhiti Area Commander, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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'Trump factor' seen as major decider in Australian election
5 May 2025The New Zealand Labour Party's election chair says culture-war rhetoric has been rejected in Australia, where the Australian Labor Party has swept to a landslide victory. Morning Report's Corin Dann… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 May 2025
5 May 2025Formula One's Miami Grand Prix is about to begin and the Racing Bulls team have been working on a battery issue that hurt Liam Lawson's qualifying run for race. Audio
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PM Luxon on Australian election result
Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister in a landslide win that has left plenty of soul searching for the opposition National - Liberal… Read more Audio
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Wastewater testing shows Northland meth use triples in year
5 May 2025Ngāpuhi chairman Mane Tahere made headlines recently by raising the alarm about the methamphetamine crisis sweeping Northland. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more. Audio
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Study shows top students likely to go overseas after finishing high school
5 May 2025An Education Ministry study has found record numbers of students with top NCEA results, international qualifications like the baccalaureate, and students from private schools are abroad the year after… 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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