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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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Friday, 5 December 2025
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Figures show reoffending rates lower for AODT Court cases
6:22 am todayA former addict who spent years going in and out of jail says the only real way out is through specialist courts that treat addiction. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
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World News Wrap
6:20 am todayCatch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Government rejects all climate change recommendations
6:10 am todayA Massey University Professor says he's stunned by the Government's decision to not to include international shipping and aviation emissions in New Zealand's targets. College of Sciences Distinguished… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 5 December 2025
6:05 am todayRachin Ravindra smashed 176, while skipper Tom Latham ended his three-year wait for a test hundred as the Black Caps duo combined for a 279-run stand to effectively bat West Indies out of the opening… Read more Audio
Thursday, 4 December 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 4 December 2025
4 Dec 2025The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed; Investigators have identified a defect that led to an Airbus… Read more Audio
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Kiwi winner at British Fashion Awards
4 Dec 2025A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Govt rejects all recommendations from Climate Change Commission
The Government has this morning formally rejected all recommendations from the Climate Change Commission to strengthen New Zealand's emissions targets. Climate Change Correspondent, Kate Newton spoke… Read more Audio
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IKEA finally opening its doors in Auckland
4 Dec 2025After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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DOC warns lives at risk due to warnings being ignored
4 Dec 2025Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is under way. DOC operations manager… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 4 December 2025
4 Dec 2025An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 4 December 2025
Market Update for 4 December 2025 Audio
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Why haven't butter prices fallen?
Why haven't butter prices dropped as global prices fall? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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