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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.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Wednesday, 12 February 2025
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NZ falls in global corruption rankings
An increase in fraud, corruption in border and immigration services, and a lack of transparency in the lobbying industry could be why New Zealand is falling in global corruption rankings. Transparency… Read more Audio
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Fast-tracked sand mining proposal has local hapū concerned
12 Feb 2025A fast-tracked sand mining proposal is dredging up the painful past for local hapū members who fear their voices will be ignored amid the rush. In Depth's Farah Hancock has more. Audio
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FinCap policy advisor on Kāinga Ora rent debt changes
In an effort to manage mounting unpaid rents, Kāinga Ora says it will waive some of the rent arrears for some of its tenants. Financial mentorship trust FinCap senior policy advisor Jake Lilley spoke… Read more Audio
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Data shows retailers faced a tough summer
New spending data out from Kiwibank shows things were tougher than usual for retailers over summer. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sports News for 12 February 2024
12 Feb 2025INEOS claim that 'cost-saving measures' led to their bitter legal battle with New Zealand Rugby. Audio
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NZ solar powered drone travels to stratosphere
12 Feb 2025The drone engineered by Kea Aerospace, reached an altitude of 56,000 feet (equivalent to 17 kilometres) using the same amount of power as a hairdryer. Kea Aerospace chief executive Mark Rocket spoke… Read more Audio
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Some DOC huts and tracks in limbo due to funding shortfall
12 Feb 2025The future of nearly a third of all DOC huts and tracks is in limbo, with the department facing a 30 percent shortfall in funding to maintain them. Environment reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann.
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Kāinga Ora to set 12-week rent debt limit
12 Feb 2025Kāinga Ora Chief executive Matt Crockett says the housing agency is setting a 12-week limit on how much rent debt a tenant can accumulate. Crockett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Cook Islands diaspora voice concerns over China deal
Cook Islanders based in New Zealand have joined the calls for more detail and transparency over the deal with China. Caleb Fotheringham has more. Audio
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NZ Rugby taking legal action against INEOS
New Zealand Rugby is taking legal action against global petrochemical company INEOS over what it says is a breach of their sponsorship agreement. Sports reporter Joe Porter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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US President Trump meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
US President Donald Trump has been meeting with Jordan's King Abdullah after Trump said he could withhold aid to Jordan and Egypt if they didn't take in Palestinian refugees. Washington D.C… Read more Audio
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MPs debate the meaning of Health NZ boss' early exit
MPs have gone head to head on health in a special debate about the recent resignation of Health New Zealand's top boss. Political reporter Anneke Smith has 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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