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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, 7 January 2026
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Chatty tui Pleakley surprises visitors at Otorohanga Kiwi House
7 Jan 2026A cheeky tui named Pleakley is delighting visitors at the Otorohanga Kiwi House by calling out and laughing at passersby. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to meet the attention-grabbing… Read more Audio
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Historian says NZ soldiers outperformed Australians in wars
7 Jan 2026A British World War expert will tell a Wellington conference that New Zealand soldiers outperformed Australians in both world wars. The event will explore quirky, controversial, and overlooked stories… Read more Audio
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Ukraine peace talks taking place in Paris
7 Jan 2026Top officials and representatives of around thirty countries are in Paris today for the latest Ukraine peace talks. Europe Correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Morning market update
An update on the markets with Jeffrey Halley. Audio
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Venus Williams exits ASB Classic in Auckland
7 Jan 2026Tennis superstar, Venus Williams, has exited the ASB Classic in Auckland after being beaten by Poland's Magda Linette in the first round. Commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Who is behind the Manage My Health data hack?
7 Jan 2026The group calls itself Kazu. It has demanded US$60,000 after hundreds of thousands of medical files were stolen from one of the country's largest patient portals. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to… Read more Audio
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Tensions remain high in Venezuela
7 Jan 2026Tensions remain high in Venezuela after the United States captured President Nicolás Maduro, with shots heard near the presidential palace yesterday. Raul Stolk, a Venezuelan lawyer and writer based… Read more Audio
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Manage My Health CEO Vino Ramayah talks to RNZ following hack
7 Jan 2026The head of the private company, Manage My Health, Vino Ramayah, has confirmed his own details were among those leaked in a huge data breach, along with those of his friends and family. He spoke to… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 6 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 January
Nicolas Maduro and Cilla Flores have pleaded not guilty on charges of narcoterrorism; The ransom threat from hackers who have stolen 400,000 patient files from Manage My Health is set to expire; New… Read more Audio
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Is January too early for hot cross buns?
6 Jan 2026Woolworths sold more than 1.7 million hot cross buns last Easter - and that demand has them back on shelves just days after Christmas. RNZ's Life Editor Lucy Corrie spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Orakei residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows
6 Jan 2026Residents fed up with frequent sewage overflows ruining what should be their picturesque coastal view. Felix Walton reports. 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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