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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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Wednesday, 6 August 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
10:00 am todayIn today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Read more Audio
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Blind pig figures out how to use electric gate
8:56 am todayWoody the pig was one of half-a-dozen rescue pets taken in by Lisa Lindsay and Nathan Rotch, despite being blind Woody had figured out how to open an electric gate and escape to the neighbours'… Read more Audio
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Trades Academy teaching hard-to-reach students in Ōpōtiki
A building course for high school kids in Ōpōtiki is giving hard-to-reach students career options they might never have had otherwise. Eastern Bay Trades Academy managing director John Gilmour spoke… Read more Audio
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Blind woman describes MSD system as 'impossible'
8:42 am todayA blind woman on the Supported Living Payment says she's struggling to use what she describes as the Ministry of Social Development's "impossible system". Holly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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NZ First say Marsden Point holds key to Northland prosperity
8:38 am todayCould a triangle of land at the entrance to Whangārei Harbour hold the key to Northland's future prosperity? Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
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Sports Chat for 6 August 2025
8:35 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 6 August 2025
Market Update for 6 August 2025. Audio
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Tenancy Tribunal sees large jump in number of applications
8:26 am todayThe Tenancy Tribunal's annual data shows a big jump in the number of applications made to it. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Govt to push ahead with plans to amend Marine and Coastal Area Act
8:17 am todayThe government is pushing ahead with plans to amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act, despite a Supreme Court ruling last year that appeared to undercut the rationale for the change. Former Treaty… Read more Audio
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Political panel with National and Labour
8:07 am todayUnemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year high on Wednesday. National's deputy leader Nicola Willis and Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
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Sports News for 6 August 2025
8:06 am todayTauranga will host triathlon's biggest event after being awarded the 2028 World Championships. Audio
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Building programme provides education for hard-to-reach students
7:52 am todayA building programme for college kids in Opotiki is giving hard-to-reach students career options they never thought possible. Hawke's Bay Tarawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. 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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