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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, 21 November 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
21 Nov 2025Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Read more Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
21 Nov 2025We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Report recommends keeping public services at regional level
21 Nov 2025A new report shows New Zealand is best served by keeping key public services at a regional level. Local Government New Zealand's regional sector chair, Deon Swiggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Wellington City Council hits pause on Golden Mile project
21 Nov 2025Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update for 21 November 2025
21 Nov 2025The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Investors digest AI chip giant Nvidia's results
21 Nov 2025The mood lightened on global markets overnight as investors digest the latest forecast-beating results from AI chip giant Nvidia. Business reporter Kim Savage spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell
21 Nov 2025One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio
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38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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ED consultant on what it’s like working with AI tool, ‘Heidi’
21 Nov 2025ED doctors around the country can now use an AI tool called Heidi to record consultations and generate draft clinical notes and referrals. Scott Boyes, an emergency consultant in Hawke's Bay spoke to… Read more Audio
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PM insists all is well in coalition as Peters and Seymour clash
21 Nov 2025The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its second anniversary - even as his two governing partners go hammer-and-tongs. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Read more Audio
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Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update for 21 November 2025
21 Nov 2025The latest market updates and news 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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