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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, 28 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Read more Audio
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Bic Runga discusses 100 years of APRA
8:53 am todayIt's been 100 years since the establishment of the Australasian Performing Right Association - known as 'APRA' APRA Board Aotearoa Writer Director, and iconic New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga… Read more Audio
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Parents launch school bus service after students left stranded
8:40 am todaySome Manawatu parents are starting their own school bus service after routes into Palmerston North were cut, leaving rural students stranded. Tangimoana parent and dairy farmer Nikita Walker spoke to… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat
8:36 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Data shows singles hit hardest by inflation
8:25 am todayData shows that single people and older households are hit hardest by inflation. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
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Tourists hit by devastating storm praise local hospitality
8:20 am todayTourists helicoptered out of a flood-damaged East Coast campground, say the hospitality from locals is the silver-lining following last week's devastating storm. Mary Argue reports. Audio
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Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
8:08 am todaySimeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
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Kakapo cam broadcasting 24/7 for birdwatchers
7:55 am todayBird-watchers can keep an eye on critically endangered kakapo from the comfort of the couch via a 24/7 webcam, live and direct from remote Whenua Hou or Codfish Island, near Stewart Island. Keiller… Read more Audio
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Poll provides little clarity for Hipkins on coalition options
7:50 am todayLabour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out, with a new poll showing the electorate divided on his post-election options. Acting… Read more Audio
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What options are available to lower power bills?
7:45 am todayHow do you get the best deal to keep your power bill down. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Morning sports chat for 28 January 2026
7:36 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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