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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, 2 July 2025
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Jaffas to be discontinued
The New Zealand manufacturer of Jaffas, RJ's, has confirmed falling sales has meant it cannot keep making them. Massey University marketing professor Bodo Lang spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Oyster farmers' seven-year battle with Watercare
2 Jul 2025A group of oyster farmers north of Auckland have been in a seven-year battle with Watercare to stop sewage overflowing into the Mahurangi Harbour. Victor Waters reports. Audio
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Takutai Tarsh Kemp's son calls on Māori to sign up to roll
2 Jul 2025The son of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly last week, has called on Māori to sign up to the Māori roll. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
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Minister denies 'censoring' youth MPs
Minister for Youth, James Meager, said Youth MPs speeches had not been censored. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Youth MPs accuse Ministry of 'censoring' them
Youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies. Lincoln Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Have school lunches been fixed?
The school lunch programme has been a "success by any measure" in term two, according to David Seymour. Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
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More heavy rain forecast for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
2 Jul 2025Emergency services are preparing for a worst-case scenario, with more heavy rain forecast to hit Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough on Thursday. Tasman mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Crack-down on shoplifters 'overdue' according to retailers
2 Jul 2025Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Reporter Finn Blackwell has the story. Audio
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Senate passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni… Read more Audio
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Business News for 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Retailers back new govt shoplifting penalties
2 Jul 2025Retailers are backing government plans for tougher penalties for shoplifters. Retail NZ's chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025Huge money flying around as contracts are signed in the NBA off-season. 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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