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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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Tuesday, 18 March 2025
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Doctors warn of more pressure to train foreign medics
18 Mar 2025Doctors are warning that giving GPs the task of doing more on-the-job training for new graduates and foreign medics will load more pressure on primary care. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Sports Chat for 18 March 2025
18 Mar 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Rotorua housing development offers cheaper rent to essential workers
18 Mar 2025A new Rotorua housing development is offering cheaper rent to some essential workers. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Auckland landlords look to entice tenants with vouchers
18 Mar 2025Househunters are being offered $500 grocery vouchers or a free week's rent by Auckland landlords keen to lure them - but are being told to hold off for more. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
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PM Luxon pledges greater military co-operation with India
The Prime Minister has pledged greater military co-operation with India, following his bilateral talks with Narendra Modi. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Sports News for 18 March 2025
18 Mar 2025The White Ferns are chasing a T20 series win over Sri Lanka and while the hosts are missing some big names, all-rounder Brooke Halliday is confident the team's rookies will continue to step up. Audio
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Why do people queue and for what?
18 Mar 2025Now to an activity for people who love to stare at the back of someone else's head for a reward at the end..... Queuing! First Up reporter Ke-Xin Li went to find out what makes people get in line. Audio
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How smart are smart homes?
18 Mar 2025"Alexa, play RNZ" may be something some of our listeners are used to saying, as smart devices ingratiate themselves into our lives. But others have embraced the internet even more and can say "okay… Read more Audio
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Police officers injured due to road spikes
18 Mar 2025Police officers who have been getting hurt putting out road spikes to stop fleeing drivers, have had to wait seven years for a safer option. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Central North Island farmers prepare for the worst as drought hits
18 Mar 2025The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, the grass won't grow before winter bites. Our reporter Alexa Cook hit the road to… Read more Audio
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Southerly change sees dramatic temp drop in Canterbury
18 Mar 2025After a 30C day on Monday, Cantabrians are waking up to a much cooler day when a southerly change rolls in. 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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