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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, 11 April 2025
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China and US locked in trade war
China and the United States are now locked in a trade war, with both countries rocketing up the rhetoric and the amount charged for incoming goods. New Zealand China Council chair and former… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 11 April 2025
11 Apr 2025Liam Lawson concedes he's having to relearn how to drive the Racing Bulls car but he's confident he finish higher up the placings at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix. Audio
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NASA back in Wānaka for test flights of stadium-sized balloons
11 Apr 2025NASA is back in Wānaka for test flights of its stadium-sized, super pressure balloons. Mission manager with NASA's Balloon Program Office Christy Hales spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Northland couple still seeking answers after Cyclone Gabrielle
11 Apr 2025It's been more than two years since Cyclone Gabrielle upended lives across the North Island. But for some, it was just one more chapter in a long story of floods, fear and property damage. Northland… Read more Audio
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Union fights to protect Woolworths staff pay amid restructure
11 Apr 2025Workers First Union is pushing for Woolworths senior staff members' pay to be protected, as the supermarket chain pushes ahead of with a major restructure. First Union's national retail organiser Ross… Read more Audio
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Thousands of students still waiting for student loans
Thousands of tertiary students have been waiting for months for student loans and allowances after a surge in applications. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Seymour defiant despite vote-down of Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is now dead but its architect Act Party leader David Seymour is looking to resurrect something similar at the next election. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
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Air NZ unveils new uniforms
11 Apr 2025Air New Zealand has unveiled its new uniform, set to replace the colourful Dame Trelise Cooper design staff have been sporting since 2010. The new design was created by London-based New Zealand… Read more Audio
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US stocks volatile as Trump winds back tariffs
US stocks are handing back some of their historic gains from Thursday as Wall Street weighs a global trade war that has cooled in temperature, but is still threatening the economy. Washington DC… Read more Audio
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Chinese Ambassador on US tariffs
Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of U.S. President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent. The Ambassador of China to New Zealand Dr Wang… Read more Audio
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How will a 125 percent tariff on China impact the global economy?
The world is waiting to see how the US imposing a 125 percent tariff on China will impact the global economy. Former trade commissioner for NZ in China Pat English spoke to Paddy Gower. 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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