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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.
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Wednesday, 26 February 2025
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Elon Musk backtracks on threats to federal employees
26 Feb 2025Elon Musk may be back tracking slightly over threats to justify employment or be fired, saying that the message "was basically a check to see if the employee had a pulse and was capable of replying to… Read more Audio
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Labour leader on Winston Peters trip to China
Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Gisborne launches tourism campaign to attract remote workers
26 Feb 2025Tairāwhiti Gisborne is launching a "first-of-its-kind" tourism campaign to attract remote workers under the new visa changes. Trust Tairāwhiti chief executive Doug Jones spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Second day of Te Matatini sees powerhouse groups compete
26 Feb 2025The second day of Te Matatini kapa haka festival on Wednesday sees three powerhouse groups from Auckland go head-to-head. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai is at the Bowl of Brooklands in New… Read more Audio
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Commercial pilot alerted officials to Chinese live fire drill
26 Feb 2025Australian aviation officials only found out about a Chinese "live fire" drill in the Tasman after a commercial pilot picked up warnings mid-flight on an emergency radio frequency. Mike Fransham, a… Read more Audio
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Mercury Energy expects power prices to rise
26 Feb 2025Power company Mercury says it expects residential power prices to rise by an average of almost ten percent from April. Consumer NZ's head of Powerswitch Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Six months of Auckland Council's increased street patrols
26 Feb 2025It's been six months since Auckland Council increased street patrols as part of a safety plan for the city, and those on the front line say it's making a difference. Finn Blackwell went on patrol with… Read more Audio
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on potential changes to citizen's arrest powers
26 Feb 2025The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday increasing citizen's arrest powers. Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Auckland Primary Principals' Association on govt plans for more teachers
The head of the Auckland Primary Principals' Association says the government is moving in the right direction by making it easier for teachers to get residency here. Kyle Brewerton spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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Woman battles to have sculpture removed from Dunedin Hospital
26 Feb 2025A woman who says she was sexually abused as a child by a prominent artist has battled for years to have one of his sculptures removed from Dunedin Hospital. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
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Royal College of GPs receive letter from law firm over gender affirming care
26 Feb 2025The Royal College of GPs says a warning letter from a Wellington law firm is an attempt to intimidate doctors who practise gender affirming care including prescribing puberty blockers. Bill Hickman… Read more Audio
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PM Luxon arrives in Vietnamese capital
The Prime Minister has arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, along with a business delegation of food, beverage, and education heavy hitters. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Hanoi. 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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