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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, 23 January 2026
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Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz speaks to Morning Report
23 Jan 2026Gisborne is in clean-up mode again after heavy rain and flooding caused major damage, leaving some areas cut off and roads blocked by slips and debris. Gisborne's mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio
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Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale speaks to Morning Report
23 Jan 2026Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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World Buskers Festival hits the streets of Christchurch
23 Jan 2026Acrobats, juggling and flying trapeze artists will fill Christchurch's CBD for the next ten days as the World Buskers Festival returns to town. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
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What role climate change may have played in recent weather
23 Jan 2026For years climate scientists have warned us to expect more extreme weather - now, it seems, we're living through it. Chris Brandolino is a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, formally… Read more Audio
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Young children with cystic fibrosis could soon access Trikafta
23 Jan 2026Very young children with cystic fibrosis could soon access funded medicines with the potential to add decades to their lives. Christchurch couple Edward and Emily Harrington-Ashton's 20 month-old-… Read more Audio
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Thames Coromandel mayor provides update on conditions
23 Jan 2026Coromandel locals say the heavy rain that blocked roads and left communities isolated was the worst in 30-years. Thames Coromandel mayor Peter Revell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Market Update for Friday 23 January
23 Jan 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Retailers report disappointing sales figures for December
23 Jan 2026Retailers have reported a disappointing December for sales, saying they believe consumers are still keeping spending tight. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Coromandel residents hit by floods and slips
23 Jan 2026A Tairua man has described waking to screams before finding his elderly neighbours trapped and covered in mud. RNZ's Field Correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Witnesses describe the moment the Mauao slip came down
23 Jan 2026Witnesses have described the noise and the confusion as the Mauao slip came down. Rowan Quinn reports. Audio
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An update on rescue efforts from Minister Mark Mitchell
23 Jan 2026Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Business News for Friday 23 January
23 Jan 2026An 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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