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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, 20 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 February
20 Feb 2026This morning we spoke to a Raglan dairy farmer following the decision from Fonterra shareholders to sell the company's consumer brand business Mainland Group, to Lactalis; Housing minister Chris… Read more Audio
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Latest news from Australia for 20 February 2026
20 Feb 2026Time to cross the Tasman now and talk to the ABC's Richard Willingham. Audio
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Regional roundup: On The Fly Mataura River Festival in Gore
20 Feb 2026This weekend it's the On The Fly Mataura River Festival in Gore. Event Coordinator Florine Potts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Morning market update
20 Feb 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Changes made for renters living with pets
20 Feb 2026Things have officially got better for tenants with pets in the past couple of months. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel for 20 February 2026
20 Feb 2026Weekly sports panel with 1News Sports Editor Abby Wilson, and former All Black captain Taine Randell Audio
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Move to ban paywave and credit surcharges appears stalled
20 Feb 2026Government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges is one of many who campaigned for an end to… Read more Audio
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Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes over Eden Park
20 Feb 2026The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has swapped Edinburgh Castle for Eden Park, with Auckland hosting the musical phenomenon this weekend. Emma Leask is a Scottish Fiddler in the show and spoke to… Read more Audio
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Govt introduce legislation to make English an official language
20 Feb 2026The government has introduced legislation to make English an official language - to ridicule from the opposition, and fierce defence from Winston Peters. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports. Audio
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Minister Chris Bishop responds to housing changes
20 Feb 2026Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the council isn't going to change its approach to housing intensification after the government lowered its housing capacity targets for the city. Housing Minister Chris… Read more Audio
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Early sports chat
20 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning market update
20 Feb 2026The 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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