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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, 2 May 2025
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New Zealand's first official music chart began 50 years ago today
Since May 2 1975, New Zealand has had an official music chart, based on a weekly survey that tracks music sales. Music journalist and someone who's made the New Zealand Top 40 himself with the band… Read more Audio
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Vaping can cause permanent lung damage: Study
A study of almost 250.000 people found people who vape had a far higher risk of getting Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, a serious, incurable disease that makes breathing difficult. Asthma and… Read more Audio
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Former Corrections' manager defends parole of convicted rapist
A former Corrections' manager is defending how the release of a convicted rapist on parole was handled before he brutally murdered a woman in her Christchurch home. Reporter Adam Burns has more. Audio
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Seymour wants to cut number of ministers handling portfolios
ACT Party leader David Seymour wants to slash the number of ministers taking care of portfolios, calling the current set up "bloated" and "full of meaningless titles". He spoke to RNZ's Deputy… Read more Audio
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Labor expected to win AUS election on Saturday
2 May 2025Polls show Labor is expected to win the Australian election on Saturday but it may yet require the support of independent MP's to form an outright majority in Parliament. Corin Dann spoke to Paddy… Read more Audio
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Selwyn Hut residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose
2 May 2025Selwyn Huts was one of the most at risk areas, with a State of Emergency declared early yesterday, and residents asked to evacuate as rivers rose. Resident Kirrily Fea spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Residents still on alert after torrential rain
2 May 2025Our reporters in Christchurch and Wellington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 2 May 2025
2 May 2025New Zealand's most successful Olympian Dame Lisa Carrington won't compete internationally this year. Audio
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Heavy rain hit Selwyn District
2 May 2025Selwyn District mayor Sam Broughton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Trump advisor out after group chat blunder
2 May 2025U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz appears to be out of the Trump Administration. U.S Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 May 2025
2 May 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. 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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