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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, 23 April 2025
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Labour on NZ First's proposed legislation to define 'woman' in law
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill that would do away with what it calls the "woke ideology" around the subject of womanhood. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Professors pay tribute to slain PHD student Kyle Whorall
23 Apr 2025Former professors of PHD student Kyle Whorall who was slain in an Auckland bus stop attack have described him as "soft-spoken, polite, and enthusiastic". Reporter Victor Walters spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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US Defence Secretary involved in another group chat scandal
US President Donald Trump is backing his Defence Secretary despite him being embroiled in yet another group chat scandal. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Minster 'open' to new checks and balances for health system
23 Apr 2025The Health Minister is not ruling out setting up a Patient Safety Commissioner to help boost public confidence in the health system. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
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NZ First proposes legislation to define 'woman' and 'man'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Plunket vaccinated fewer than 100 babies in five months
Five months after signing a million-dollar contract to set up its own childhood immunisation service, Whānau Āwhina Plunket has vaccinated fewer than 100 babies. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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UK and NZ strengthen defence partnership as PMs meet
The UK and New Zealand will begin work on a new defence partnership, replacing the one signed in 2015. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Funeral for Pope Francis to take place on Saturday
23 Apr 2025The Vatican has confirmed a funeral for Pope Francis will take place on Saturday. Rome correspondent Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Business News for 23 April 2025
23 Apr 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Calls for change to rules for trimming trees near power lines
23 Apr 2025The group representing lines companies says the rules for trimming trees near power lines are outdated and need fixing. Electricity Networks Aotearoa Chief Executive Tracey Kai spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Tongan churches prepare special mass for Pope Francis
23 Apr 2025Tonga's Bishop Soane Patita Paini Mafi is heading to the Vatican to pay his respects to Pope Francis. Media Association of Tonga President and the Tongan Catholic Newspaper deputy editor Viliami… Read more Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 23 April 2025
23 Apr 2025Time now to catch up 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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