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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, 9 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 January
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Read more Audio
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Kiwi busking mum and daughter become TikTok hit
8:53 am todayA Hamilton Mum and her 8 year old daughter have found unexpected social media fame while taking a special road trip this summer. Jessie Matthews and Ally spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Queenstown targets ultra-wealthy tourists with luxury stays
8:50 am todayQueenstown's tourism offering is shifting upmarket with new ultra-luxury experiences targeting high-spending travellers. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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Latest news from London with Lucy Thomson
8:42 am todayUK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Morning business update
Morning business update with Jeffrey Halley. Audio
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Lastest from MetService as weekend heat warnings issued
8:27 am todayJust how hot is it going to get this weekend across New Zealand? MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Former colleagues remember Sir Tim Shadbolt
8:22 am todayThe enormous legacy of Sir Tim Shadbolt includes those praising his role in turning Invercargill's fortune around and his comic genius. Shadbolt died yesterday at the age of 78 in Invercargill. Former… Read more Audio
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Hackers threaten to leak records as patients face confusion
8:18 am todayAs hackers have threatened to publish all 430,000 patient records they've stolen, there's still widespread confusion among patients about what's happening. Health correspondent, Ruth Hill reports. Audio
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High heat makes summer the riskiest season for new workers
8:14 am todaySummer has been found to carry the most risk for new workers getting into construction. Brett Murray, chief executive of Site Safe spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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Heat alerts issued for parts of New Zealand
South Marlborough is in a restricted fire season, meaning permits are required, and Canterbury has cancelled fire permits for the weekend. Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatane, Napier, Hastings… Read more Audio
Thursday, 8 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 January
Temperatures set to clock above 30 degrees this week. The high temperatures are a by-product of a heatwave in Australia seeing some states hit 45 degrees; More than a week after the company behind the… 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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