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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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Monday, 2 February 2026
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NZ veers away from 'road map' away from fossil fuels
2 Feb 2026Documents released to RNZ show Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a so-called 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit… Read more Audio
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Kiwi travellers told to avoid bats due to Nipah virus
2 Feb 2026New Zealanders travelling to some parts of Asia are being told to avoid bats and wash their hands regularly to combat the spread of the potentially fatal Nipah virus. Epidemiologist Professor Michael… Read more Audio
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Cost still a barrier for accessing ADHD medication
2 Feb 2026Advocates for people with ADHD are welcoming changes allowing more specialist health professionals to diagnose and prescribe medication, but say cost is still a barrier. Wellington father Darrin Bull… Read more Audio
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
2 Feb 2026Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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Auckland Council desexes 1000 dogs for free
2 Feb 2026A major milestone has been met in Auckland Council's bid to reduce the number of roaming dogs - with 1000 dogs desexed for free. Auckland Council's Manager of Animal Management Elly Waitoa spoke to… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat
2 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Latest market news
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Coastguard wants lifejackets to be mandatory on all vessels
2 Feb 2026Today, submissions will be heard on the Life Jackets for Children and Young Persons Bill, which would make lifejackets for children under 15 mandatory on all recreational craft shorter than 6 meters… Read more Audio
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Rule change makes access to ADHD medication easier
2 Feb 2026More specialist health professionals can now assess, diagnose, and start people on ADHD treatments, under rules that came into force yesterday. Ministry of Health's chief medical officer Dr Joe Bourne… Read more Audio
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Concern over thousands of students not reaching NCEA standards
2 Feb 2026More than 15,000 senior secondary school students failed to reach the critical NCEA reading, writing and maths benchmark last year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
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Corin Dann speaks to running sensation Sam Ruthe’s dad, Ben
2 Feb 2026Running sensation Sam Ruthe is making his mark on the world - breaking the 44-year-old NZ mile record in Boston. Corin Dann spoke to Sam Ruthe's dad, Ben. Audio
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Morning business chat
An 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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