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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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Monday, 24 March 2025
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Crusaders hand Blues heavy defeat
24 Mar 2025The Blues are officially in crisis mode after slumping to yet another defeat - this time a 42-19 loss to their oldest rivals. RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Govt spending $3 billion on tertiary education
The government is spending $3 billion on tertiary education this year but early signs suggest it might not be enough to cover all enrolments. Universities New Zealand chief executive Chris Whelan… Read more Audio
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Health Minister on palliative care for children and Napier protest
Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about the lack of publicly available palliative care for children, and a protest in Napier on Sunday over after hours urgent care access. Audio
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Paediatric Society on absence of publicly available palliative care
Senior doctors at Starship Hospital were told late last month the sole specialist is away until the end of April, and a replacement cannot be found. President of the Paediatric Society Dr. Owen… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 24 March 2025
24 Mar 2025New Zealand shot putter Tom Walsh has won a third World Indoor Athletics Championships title. Audio
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Lab workers begin strike action
Lab workers have started nationwide rolling strikes, causing delays in processing thousands of lab tests. APEX national secretary Dr Deborah Powell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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All Whites one win away from World Cup
The All Whites are one win away from booking their place at next year's FIFA World Cup in North and Central America. NZ Football chief executive Andrew Pragnell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Medical graduates "lost" to NZ
24 Mar 2025A top medical graduate who can't find a job in a hospital says Health NZ needs to do more to ensure locally trained doctors are not being lost to the system. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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Hundreds protest in Napier over cuts to health services
24 Mar 2025Hundreds of people took to Napier's streets in protest on Sunday - campaigning against cuts to the city's after-hours urgent health care services. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
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Tributes flow for former All Blacks coach Alex 'Grizz' Wyllie
Tributes are flowing for one of the most well-known coaches in All Blacks history. Past president of the Canterbury Rugby Supporters' Club Dick Tayler spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Pope discharged from Rome hospital
24 Mar 2025Pope Francis has appeared at his window of the Gemelli hospital in Rome and offered a blessing for the first time since being admitted on February the 14th. Rome reporter Seema Gupta spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Privacy breaches revealed at Oranga Tamariki
24 Mar 2025"Grievous" privacy breaches have been revealed at Oranga Tamariki, including a staff member who took a screenshot of a mother's file and shared it with the child's father, leading to the mother… Read more 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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