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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, 4 March 2026
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Housing minister Chris Bishop responds to Mayor Brown’s claims
Auckland Council has less than two weeks to respond to a letter from the government wanting the council to outline its plan for housing intensification. Housing minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Auckland mayor says housing intensification plan too costly
Auckland Council has less than two weeks to respond to a letter from the government wanting the council to outline its plan for housing intensification. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
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Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters talks to Morning Report
4 Mar 2026US President Donald Trump has told Iran it's "too late" to talk, as the conflict escalates in the Middle East. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Clean energy group questions lack of solar support
4 Mar 2026A clean energy industry body is surprised that the government's chosen not to incentivise the uptake of solar panels. Gareth Williams of the Sustainable Energy Association spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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An update from Dubai as Iran conflict continues
The UAE says it has intercepted 172 Iranian missiles and 755 drones since the Iran conflict began. Correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Dubai Audio
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Early sports chat
4 Mar 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter. Audio
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50 Ranui homes being acquired to make way for flood plains
4 Mar 2026Close to 50 homes in an Auckland suburb are being acquired to make way for new flood plains and to uncover a buried stream. Amy Williams reports. Audio
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World news wrap
4 Mar 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Kiwis rethinking how they invest according to ASB survey
4 Mar 2026New Zealanders are rethinking how they invest, according to a new survey from ASB. ASB Senior economist Chris Tennent-Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March
3 Mar 2026Labour leader Chris Hipkins, Extensive coverage from the conflict in the Middle East; The Auckland school embracing AI; A lifeline for lions at a Northland wildlife enclosure. 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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