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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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Thursday, 20 March 2025
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Sports Chat for 20 March 2025
20 Mar 2025A massive boost in talent was announced for the Black Ferns yesterday. Audio
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Markets Update for 20 March 2025
20 Mar 2025A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Reports of concern for at risk children made to OT jumps
The number of reports of concern about at-risk children made to Oranga Tamariki jumped more than a third last year. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
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Dean Wickliffe on hunger strike in Spring Hill prison
20 Mar 2025Green MP Steve Abel has visited hunger striker Dean Wickliffe in Spring Hill prison. 77-year-old Wickliffe, who was returned to prison after breaching his parole conditions, stopped eating in protest… Read more Audio
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PM calls for new norms on how armies use AI
20 Mar 2025The Prime Minister is calling for new norms on how armies use artificial intelligence, but also says rules are 'giving way to power'. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
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Businesses concerned over time NZ economy taking to rebound
Businesses are lamenting the time it's taking for New Zealand's economy to rebound from recession. The Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy, strategy, and finance Alan McDonald… Read more Audio
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Survey finds NZers concerned about AI
20 Mar 2025A new report has been released detailing the trends, habits, and surprises of New Zealand's internet use in 2024. Internet NZ chief executive Vivien Maidaborn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Primary principals 'blindsided' by new testing system for reading, writing and maths
20 Mar 2025Primary principals say they have been blindsided by a government decision to develop a new system for testing children's reading, writing and maths. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio
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Fuel prices drop up to five percent in month
But one bit of relief for consumers has been fuel prices, which have actually dropped by up to 5 percent over the past month. Gaspy spokesperson Mike Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Direct flights between NZ and India scheduled for 2028
Travellers calling for a non-stop flight between New Zealand and India now have a date on which to pin their hopes - but it is still more than three years away and comes with some big caveats. Deputy… Read more Audio
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Israel strikes Gaza for second night as ceasefire shattered
20 Mar 2025Israel has hit Gaza for a second night, a day after its devastating bombardment which ended the fragile truce with Hamas. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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NZ runner Sam Ruthe youngest person to break four minute mile
New Zealand's middle-distance prodigy, Sam Ruthe, has become the youngest person in history to break the four-minute mile barrier. Sam's dad, Ben Ruthe, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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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