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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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Thursday, 29 January 2026
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Flood hit homeowners in Auckland heading to court
6:22 am todayThree years since Auckland was hit by double storms that took lives and displaced hundreds, some homeowners facing ongoing flood risk are heading to court. Audio
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Latest international news
6:17 am todayCatch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Researcher says congestion charge plan could backfire
6:10 am todayA University of Auckland researcher looking into congestion charging says the plan could backfire if realistic alternatives aren't in place. Dr Hyesop Shin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Read more Audio
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Bic Runga discusses 100 years of APRA
28 Jan 2026It's been 100 years since the establishment of the Australasian Performing Right Association - known as 'APRA' APRA Board Aotearoa Writer Director, and iconic New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga… Read more Audio
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Parents launch school bus service after students left stranded
28 Jan 2026Some Manawatu parents are starting their own school bus service after routes into Palmerston North were cut, leaving rural students stranded. Tangimoana parent and dairy farmer Nikita Walker spoke to… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat
28 Jan 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Data shows singles hit hardest by inflation
28 Jan 2026Data shows that single people and older households are hit hardest by inflation. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
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Tourists hit by devastating storm praise local hospitality
28 Jan 2026Tourists helicoptered out of a flood-damaged East Coast campground, say the hospitality from locals is the silver-lining following last week's devastating storm. Mary Argue reports. Audio
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Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
28 Jan 2026Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
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Kakapo cam broadcasting 24/7 for birdwatchers
28 Jan 2026Bird-watchers can keep an eye on critically endangered kakapo from the comfort of the couch via a 24/7 webcam, live and direct from remote Whenua Hou or Codfish Island, near Stewart Island. Keiller… 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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