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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, 20 February 2026
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Rural news update for 20 February 2026
6:31 am todayThe latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
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Long-term neurologist shortage affecting patient care
6:20 am todayPatients say they're waiting months to see neurologists - as research shows we're facing a long-term workforce shortage. Health correspondent Kate Green reports. Audio
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World news update for 20 February 2026
6:14 am todayCatch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Fonterra Shareholders in for a windfall
6:09 am todayFonterra Shareholders are in for a windfall, after voting to receive a capital return of $3.2 billion dollars from the sale of the company's consumer brand business Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Ross… Read more Audio
Thursday, 19 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February
A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman following her first official… Read more Audio
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Wellington startup chasing holy grail of nuclear fusion
19 Feb 2026A Wellington tech-start-up is competing with some of the brightest minds in the world to figure out how to replicate the power of the sun for energy production. Openstar founder Ratu Mataira spoke to… Read more Audio
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The risk landslides pose to New Zealand communities
19 Feb 2026With increasing severe weather events, we are seeing landslides happen around the country. Dr. Tom Robinson is a senior lecturer in Disaster Risk and Resilience at University of Canterbury. He spoke… Read more Audio
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Little River residents counting cost after flooding
19 Feb 2026Residents of the Banks Peninsula town Little River are counting the cost of flooding for the second time in less than a year. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
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Sports Chat for 19 February 2026
19 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market update for 19 February 2026
19 Feb 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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What are the tax rules for influencers?
19 Feb 2026Businesses can claim tax on their expenses - unless they're personal. But what if your business is influencing and your subject matter is your personal life? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been… 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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