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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, 12 November 2025
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Tongariro fire could have severe impact on native wildlife
12 Nov 2025Forest and Bird says the fire in Tongariro National Park will have had a severe impact on native wildlife and their habitats, and that regeneration could take years. Forest & Bird's Regional… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 11 November 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Read more Audio
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Former Kiwi Olympian takes home gold after switching sports
11 Nov 2025Former Olympic champion Emma Twigg has taken home gold at the World Rowing Beach Sprint Finals in Turkey. Twigg spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Major facelift for country's oldest tattoo studio
11 Nov 2025The country's oldest tattoo studio has had a major facelift, which aims to honour its founder, the late Roger Ingerton. Reporter Bill Hickman went under the tattooist's needle to find out more. Audio
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Philippines reeling after being hit by two typhoons in one week
The Philippines is reeling after being battered by two devastating typhoons within a week. Alnie Wagas' mother's entire village got washed away earlier this week, and she is currently living in a tent… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 11 November 2025
11 Nov 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere Audio
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Market Update for 11 November 2025
11 Nov 2025The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Consumer NZ releases results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards
11 Nov 2025Consumer NZ has released the results of its latest "Yeah Nah" awards, which are designed to highlight consumer problems such as confusing messaging or products that don't do the job they are meant to… Read more Audio
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Cook Islanders worried about impact of funding cuts
11 Nov 2025Cook Islanders are worried about the impact of funding cuts, after New Zealand suspending nearly $30 million in aid to the Cook Islands over two years. Tere Carr, owns a tourism business there and… Read more Audio
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
11 Nov 2025Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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No visible signs of fire as rain falls at Tongariro
11 Nov 2025A day of rain has put out all visible signs of a fire that burned through 2800 hectares of Tongariro National Park. Jimmy Ellingham is in Waimarino and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Sale of public assets could become issue for coalition
Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann 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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