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Market Update
8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Whangarei residents urged to stock up on supplies
8:23 AM.Whangarei residents in the hard-hit northeast coast are being urged to stock up on supplies and have emergency plans ready. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Jenny Calder… Read more Audio
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Parents say gross negligence led to sons death in care
8:19 AM.The parents of a 20-year-old who died under compulsory care are devastated that no-one is being held accountable for what they believe was "gross negligence". Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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New Upper Hutt Performance Academy charter school set to open
8:14 AM.Upper Hutt's NZ Performance Academy Aotearoa aims to attract students trying to juggle their sporting commitments with academics. Academy's CEO Karen van Gemerden spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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New charter schools prepare to open for first time
8:11 AM.At least five new charter schools are set to open this term. Altum Classical Academy principal Christian Pera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Chris Hipkins speaks ahead of Labour caucus retreat
7:47 AM.Labour's ranks are meeting in West Auckland today where they are expected to outline their priorities heading into this year's election. Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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New round-the-clock urgent care clinic in Otara
7:42 AM.South Aucklanders who know what it's like to wait hours at Middlemore Hospital hope Local Doctors Otara, a round-the-clock urgent clinic will mean they get help and care faster. Amy Williams reports. Audio
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Market Update
7:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Is screen time for children always a bad thing?
7:25 AM.Research has linked childhood screen time with poor mental and physical health, but a digital education expert says it's not all bad. Professor Cheryl Brown directs Canterbury University's Digital… Read more Audio
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Auckland Transport plans to purchase more diesel ferries
7:20 AM.Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue. Auckland Transport programme director of the low emissions ferry project, Nathan Cammock spoke to… Read more Audio
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Online racial attacks muddy debate over rockpool stripping
7:15 AM.Calls for Asians to be deported and threats of physical violence are among the latest social media comments aimed at people accused of stripping rockpools and breaching fishing rules. Lucy Xia… Read more Audio
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More rain hits already flood-ravaged Northland
7:09 AM.Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 January 2026
8:59 AM.Christopher Luxon gave his annual scene setting speech in Auckland on Monday to a crowd of 700 people hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber; New research shows many New Zealanders aren't paying… Read more Audio
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New asteroid named after Kiwi photographer
8:55 AM.An award-winning New Zealand photographer who's had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability says it's a "tremendous thrill." Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Skipper lucky to be alive after six hours clinging to debris
8:49 AM.More than six hours. That's how long Nick Destounis was in the water, clinging to floating petrol containers with his two crew after his boat suddenly tipped over. A week on from his ordeal in Tolaga… Read more Audio
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New hate crime and gun control bills introduced in Australia
8:43 AM.Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's government is expected to introduce bills in parliament today on hate crimes and gun control. Australia Correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa… Read more Audio
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Sports news for 20 January 2026
8:36 AM.Speculation season around who will be the new All Blacks coach. Audio
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Business news for 20 January 2026
8:32 AM.For the latest from the business world, we have business reporter Jeffrey Halley. Audio
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Is owning a home no longer the strong investment it once was?
8:26 AM.New data shows the old adage that house prices double every ten years hasn't been true in the past decade - and some commentators are saying it might not be in the next one, either. Money… Read more Audio
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Thousands of 'ghost houses' remain empty in Queenstown
8:23 AM.As Queenstown's population booms, and its house prices soar, experts say a largely invisible force is having a major effect on the housing market. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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Sociologist discusses how Minneapolis is responding to ICE
8:15 AM.A US Defence official has said 1500 soldiers are on standby as an option to deploy to Minneapolis as protests continue. Minneapolis Sociologist Nicola Bedera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Concerns over possible new rough sleeper rules
8:10 AM.Community housing advocates are worried the police will soon be given powers to move rough sleepers on from public spaces. Community Housing Aotearoa's Paul Gilberd spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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PM speaks to Morning Report ahead of National Party retreat
7:50 AM.Christopher Luxon spoke to Melissa Chan-Green following Monday's State of the Nation speech. Audio
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Trump doubles down on Greenland threats
7:40 AM.Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio