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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, 2 April 2025
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Auckland won't host America's Cup
2 Apr 2025Auckland businesses are frustrated the government's opted not to spend on hosting the next America's Cup in Auckland. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori MPs to skip Privileges Committee hearing
2 Apr 2025Three Te Pāti Māori MPs are planning to skip Wednesday's Privileges Committee hearing over their conduct in the House, claiming their fundamental rights are being ignored. Law expert Andrew Geddis… Read more Audio
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Queenstown Lakes residents face lack of health specialists
2 Apr 2025A new report has found some Queenstown Lakes communities have to travel seven hours to see a specialist doctor and pay for healthcare that's free in other parts of the district. Tess Brunton has more.
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Increase in defence spending justified: Labour leader Chris Hipkins
2 Apr 2025The Labour Party leader, Chris Hipkins, says an increase in defence spending is justified regardless of whether New Zealanders support it or not. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Bowler Neil Wagner retires after Northern Districts win Plunket Shield
2 Apr 2025Northern Districts have won the Plunket Shield and in a poetic moment, Northern Districts bowler Neil Wagner took five wickets as he concluded his domestic career at the same ground where he started… Read more Audio
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Over half of workers regret career choice: Survey
2 Apr 2025The survey of more than1000 workers reveals more than half regret their career choice, but only few actually change jobs. SEEK's Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Police investigating unexplained death of man in Wellington suburb
2 Apr 2025Police are investigating the unexplained death of a man in the Wellington suburb of Northland. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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US prosecutors seeking death penalty for Luigi Mangione
US prosecutors have been directed to seek the death penalty for the man accused of gunning down a health insurance CEO in Manhattan last year. US correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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High-stakes elections taking place in US
There are some high-stakes elections taking place in the US on Wednesday, believed to be the first real test for Donald Trump since he took office in January. Washington DC correspondent Simon Marks… Read more Audio
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Lance Corporal Willie Apiata gifts Victoria Cross to Parliament
2 Apr 2025The RSA is applauding war hero Lance Corporal Willie Apiata's decision to gift his Victoria Cross to parliament in the hope of changing the definition of who gets to be a military veteran. RSA general… Read more Audio
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Man to appear in court after ramming police cars
2 Apr 2025A man is due to appear in court on Wednesday accused of ramming three police vehicles and injuring five officers in Lower Hutt. Reporter Nick James 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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