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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, 19 September 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 September 2025
In today's episode, in a blow for the Government, the economy has had a much larger slump than expected which the Finance Minister's blaming in part on Donald Trump's trade tariffs, negotiations… Read more Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
19 Sep 2025We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Christchurch venue reinvents the sports bar
19 Sep 2025As many hospitality venues around the country struggle, one Christchurch venue is reinventing what it means to be a sports bar. The Loft's marketing manager Olivia Hale spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Auckland's last steam ferry is back on display
19 Sep 2025You might not know its name, but Auckland's last steam ferry, the Toroa, has been sitting at the end of Lincoln Road since 2001. It's being restored and is open to visitors for the Auckland Heritage… Read more Audio
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Govt drops art history from new school curriculum
19 Sep 2025Art history teachers are calling the government's decision to axe the subject from the new school curriculum shady, rushed, and short-sighted. Art teacher Tracy Duncan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Are you playing it too safe with your KiwiSaver?
19 Sep 2025As you get older, you're meant to take less risk with your investments - right? Well maybe - but maybe not. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Friday Sports Panel
19 Sep 2025Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell. Audio
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Health NZ and doctors in deadlock ahead of strike
Negotiations between Health New Zealand and senior hospital doctors have hit a wall - Health NZ has asked the Employment Relations Authority to come up with a settlement. Health NZ's acting chief… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 19 September 2025
19 Sep 2025The Breakers have been struggling with injury and illness ahead of their Australian NBL season opener against Brisbane Bullets in Auckland tonight. Audio
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Residents pack Wellington hall to quiz mayoral hopefuls
19 Sep 2025It was a fun night out for democracy in Wellington's Aro Valley with locals crammed into their community hall to grill the mayoral hopefuls on their vision for the city. Nick James reports. Audio
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Locals warn power plan could drain Lake Hāwea
19 Sep 2025Contact Energy says it's seeking fast-track approval to adjust Lake Hāwea's minimum operating level in a bid to help generate more renewable energy and keep the region's power supply reliable. Head of… 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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