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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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Friday, 12 December 2025
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What social media checks could mean for travellers to US
12 Dec 2025Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell
12 Dec 2025One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio
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Near-miss prompts call for tougher airspace rules
12 Dec 2025Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise… Read more Audio
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Is lamb the new Kiwi Christmas meal tradition?
12 Dec 2025A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Airports preparing for holiday busy period
12 Dec 2025With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to… Read more Audio
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Lack of shade casting a shadow on NZ playgrounds
12 Dec 2025A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Illegal gambling crackdown closes nine Auckland poker dens
Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Scientific drilling ready to break ice in Antarctica
12 Dec 2025After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of a critical research on the impact of a warming… Read more Audio
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Wait times for heart patients set to increase further
12 Dec 2025As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Business News for 12 December 2025
12 Dec 2025An early morning update from RNZ's business team. 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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