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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, 2 May 2024
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Read more Audio
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Local paper Wairoa Star folds after 102 years
A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Prominent disability rights advocate Sir Robert Martin dies
8:57 am todayA prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Kiwi taps at Wellington man's back door
8:55 am todayWhen Wellington resident Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat. He was shocked to see it was a kiwi, who had likely been roaming around his backyard for days… Read more Audio
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Proposal to build 4-star hotel raises eyebrows in Whanganui
8:46 am todayA council proposal to build a $55 million 4-star hotel and carpark is dividing opinion in Whanganui. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Indian spies caught in Australia
8:41 am todayIndian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade… Read more Audio
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Sports Chat for 2 May 2024
8:39 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Labour MP on Chinese spying allegations
The Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several… Read more Audio
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NZ academic 'shocked' over being targeted by China hackers
A New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the… Read more Audio
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Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the… Read more Audio
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Police search for two people after gun fired outside Hospital
The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann. 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 new 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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