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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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Tuesday, 20 January 2026
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Christopher Luxon delivers State of the Nation speech
20 Jan 2026Christopher Luxon gave his annual scene setting speech in Auckland on Monday to a crowd of 700 people hosted by the Auckland Business Chamber. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was there and spoke to… Read more Audio
Monday, 19 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
19 Jan 2026The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Read more Audio
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Australian Open underway in Melbourne
19 Jan 2026The first Grand Slam tournament of the year is already upon us, with the Australian Open kicking off in Melbourne. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Latest news from Europe with correspondent Lucy Thomson
19 Jan 2026The latest from Europe Correspondent Lucy Thomson in London. Audio
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Market Update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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How spending habits have changed over the decades
19 Jan 2026If you think about what you - or your parents - were spending your money on 30 years ago, it might be quite different to how you spend it now. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at how… Read more Audio
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Low rate of prosecution following inquiry into abuse in care
19 Jan 2026Police have prosecuted fewer than one in ten of the cases referred from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
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Possible changes to Auckland housing intensification targets
19 Jan 2026The Government is considering lowering its housing intensification targets in Auckland after pushback from critics. Scott Caldwell, a spokesperson for advocacy group Coalition for More Homes spoke to… Read more Audio
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Northlanders begin clean up after weekend flooding
19 Jan 2026Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Black Caps take historic ODI series win over India
19 Jan 2026The Black Caps have won the final ODI against India to take the series 2-1. Debutant Jayden Lennox spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Calls for Picton ferry terminal to move to Clifford Bay
19 Jan 2026It's been an idea floated for nearly 100 years - shifting the Picton ferry terminal to Clifford Bay for a faster Cook Strait crossing but so far, the Government has dismissed the proposal. Mary Argue… Read more 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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