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Morning Report

RNZ

300 episodes

RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.

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  1. New Zealand fans queue for viral romantasy book release

    · 7:14

    The latest book in a viral series has had some New Zealanders queuing up at midnight, just to get their hands on a copy. 'A Court of Splintered Harmony' is the newest release from American'romantasy author, Sarah J…

  2. Cory Sweeney on the search for New Zealand's next sevens stars

    · 4:42

    New Zealand's most promising sevens players will be testing their mettle against some of the world's best in Tauranga this weekend. Admission is free to The Mount Sevens which kicks off at Blake Park in Tauranga on…

  3. Sports update

    · 2:59

    An early morning sports news update.

  4. Market update

    · 1:52

    The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

  5. Trade Me data shows petrol cars depreciating faster

    · 2:27

    Your car may be dropping in value faster than it might have in the past. Trade Me has produced some new data showing petrol cars are potentially depreciating faster. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid…

  6. Waitangi Tribunal hears Maori women's remand experiences

    · 3:32

    Three wahine Maori have shared their experiences from both inside and outside the justice system - at the Waitangi Tribunal's priority inquiry into custodial remand this week. Maori women are overrepresented throughout…

  7. Former Reserve Bank economist on surprise OCR decision

    · 6:15

    Many economists are surprised the Reserve Bank decided to hold the official cash rate. In a 4-3 split decision, the Monetary Policy Committee held the OCR at 2.75 per cent. Former Reserve Bank economist, Michael…

  8. Home insurance costs soar almost 60 percent in five years

    · 8:41

    The amount we're spending on insurance has climbed by about a third over the past five years. The Stats New Zealand figures also show home insurance has gone up almost 60 percent in that time period. Tower Insurance…

  9. Russell nears breakthrough in fight against rats and possums

    · 3:41

    For more than 20 years the Russell Landcare Trust in the Bay of Islands, has been working to remove introduced predators and bring back native birds. And now they're on the cusp of a historic achievement - becoming the…

  10. Four decades of Capital Times issues now searchable online

    · 5:07

    Nearly four decades' worth of issues from Wellington's weekly Capital Times newspaper-mag is now available, and searchable, complete with paparazzi shots, restaurant reviews, and attitude. Gábor Toth, New Zealand…

  11. UK watchdog wants ban on asking job applicants' past pay

    · 4:18

    Britain's equality watchdog wants bosses banned from asking job applicants how much they earned in previous jobs. The Equality and Human Rights Commission says asking an applicant's pay expectations allows for…

  12. Sports update

    · 3:08

    An early morning sports news update.

  13. Market update

    · 1:54

    The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

  14. Wayne Brown wants government to back Auckland or step aside

    · 8:10

    Wayne Brown has called on the next government to back Auckland, or get out of the way. The city's mayor has announced his 2026 manifesto covering a range of areas from transport to the environment. Auckland Mayor Wayne…

  15. Crowdfunded supermarket raises nearly $2 million

    · 3:27

    Last week, we spoke to the owner of supermarket, Plenty Foods in Upper Hutt which is crowdfunding for investors. They've raised over $1.8 million so far, and Sammy Carter paid them a visit.

  16. Political editor Jo Moir discusses latest RNZ poll

    · 12 min

    The National Party has dropped below 25 percent in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, while Opportunity has reached a new high and could decide the next government. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

  17. Business news

    · 6:16

    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

  18. Nicola Willis discusses Reserve Bank’s OCR decision

    · 8:13

    The Reserve Bank has unexpectedly kept the OCR unchanged, in a move that's surprised most analysts. Nicola Willis spoke to John Campbell.

  19. Latest update from Spain after high-speed train collision

    · 4:59

    At least 68 people have died in a collision between two trains near Urda, in Spain. The death toll makes it Spain's worst rail disaster in a decade. Madrid-based journalist Simon Hunter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

  20. Farmers urged to "stop and pop" bonnets

    · 4:31

    Farmers are being urged to 'stop and pop' the bonnet before starting work to reduce fire risk from nesting birds, meanwhile stock is flowing slowly to meat processors. Rural News on Morning Report with Gianina…

  21. Early sports update

    · 4:03

    An early morning sports news update.

  22. World news wrap

    · 4:32

    Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

  23. New needle exchange kits target people injecting peptides

    · 5:48

    Health New Zealand has started providing pharmacies with peptide injecting kits as part of its Needle Exchange Programme for people injecting peptides without a prescription. In the six weeks since the programme began…

  24. Giles Dexter reports in latest RNZ poll results

    · 5:35

    National is polling below its dismal 2020 election night result, with our latest RNZ-Reid Research poll putting the party under 25 percent. Labour stays on top, but a slight dip to 30.6 percent puts it on its lowest…

  25. Morning Report Essentials Wednesday 28 October

    · 36 min

    Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni; Labour's Kieran McAnulty on party's rent-to-buy policy; Christchurch mum calls for faster asbestos safety checks; Council chair on plans for hourly Te Huia…

  26. Brigitte Sistig on Auckland's new repair hub

    · 4:12

    Aucklanders are being encouraged to fix rather than throw away their broken items. New Zealand's first permanent repair hub has opened in Kingsland, where people can work alongside professionals to repair everything…

  27. Retail NZ boss discusses competition for retail jobs

    · 5:50

    Job listings rose 6.5 percent in the April to June quarter, according to data from TradeMe. South Island listings rose 15 percent on the previous quarter while North Island listings were up two percent. Retail NZ's CEO…

  28. Six candidates vie for Taieri as Labour's grip is tested

    · 3:31

    Labour's grip on a southern stronghold could be loosening this election, with six candidates vying for the Otago seat of Taieri. The electorate used to be called Dunedin South but was renamed in boundary changes in…

  29. Sports update

    · 2:56

    An early morning sports news update.

  30. Market update

    · 2:17

    The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

  31. Interest rate rise looms as voters head to the polls

    · 3:21

    The Reserve Bank is about to do something it doesn't do all that often - increase interest rates in the run-up to an election. Will it matter to voters? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at this and…

  32. Sam Sherwood on new evidence in Katrina Jefferies case

    · 3:20

    Police are investigating a potential breakthrough in relation to the 21-year-old cold case killing of Auckland woman Katrina Jefferies. It comes as a never before seen police report reveals that about a decade ago…

  33. Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni

    · 14 min

    Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

  34. Waitaki candidates clash over regional issues at Wanaka summit

    · 3:54

    As advance voting gets underway, National's grip on Waitaki faced a vocal test in Wanaka last night, before about 200 locals. Six political candidates clashed over regional infrastructure, energy costs, and…

  35. Police cars to carry defibrillators in Wellington trial

    · 3:58

    It's hoped that lives will be saved thanks to a new pilot programme putting AEDs - automated external defibrillators - in some police cars in the Wellington region. Dr Erica Douglass is the executive medical director…

  36. Jo Moir on latest poll results and the risk of an overhang

    · 8:09

    With voting booths now open, polls suggest both major parties could be lucky to crack 30 percent come election day. The latest 1-News Verian Poll has National on 29 - down three from last week, whilst Labour remain…

  37. Sports update

    · 3:29

    An early morning sports news update.

  38. Market update

    · 1:37

    The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

  39. High Court rules against dog walkers over park changes

    · 3:30

    A group of dog walkers have lost their High Court battle with Auckland Council. Dog Lovers of Monte Cecilia had applied for a judicial review of the Puketapapa Local Board's decision to get rid of a popular off-leash…

  40. Security guard describes unsafe heat inside Chch stadium

    · 3:41

    A security guard who worked the long weekend at Christchurch's One New Zealand Stadium says the heat inside the sun-baked venue was unbearable and unsafe. Reporter Adam Burns has more.

  41. Christchurch mum calls for faster asbestos safety checks

    · 5:43

    A Christchurch mum who bought play sand contaminated with asbestos says the Commerce Commission's decision to enforce more safety checks on the products must be rolled out more urgently. Elle Chrisp bought four…

  42. Labour's Kieran McAnulty on party’s rent-to-buy policy

    · 8:34

    Labour wants to introduce a rent-to-buy scheme for public housing tenants, and make it easier for them to save a deposit. Under the policy $100 of rent would be set aside each week, so tenants could save $5,200 a year…

  43. Morning business news for Wednesday 28 October

    · 6:29

    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

  44. Council chair on plans for hourly Te Huia trains

    · 5:32

    There are grand plans to make the Hamilton to Auckland Te Huia train an hourly service, and build a new station in the heart of Waikato's largest city. The Waikato Regional Council transport committee is considering a…

  45. Update from Israel as country goes to the polls

    · 6:54

    Israelis have been casting their ballots in record numbers - as they head to the polls for what many are viewing as the most consequential election in decades. It will determine whether Benjamin Netanyahu secures…

  46. Morning rural news for Wednesday 28 October

    · 4:37

    Some respite for Southland farmers and growers, battling one of the wettest seasons in almost half a century, meanwhile warmer conditions could also make for an early cherry harvest. Rural News on Morning Report with…

  47. Early sports update

    · 3:28

    An early morning sports news update.

  48. New rules require asbestos testing for sand-based products

    · 3:10

    A consumer watchdog says new rules requiring testing for asbestos contamination are a positive move, but most shoppers would expect testing is already happening. Luka Forman reports.

  49. World news wrap for Wednesday 28 October

    · 6:00

    Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

  50. Kiwibank economist Jarrod Kerr previews today's OCR decision

    · 6:13

    If the prevailing attitudes from economists and financial markets are to be believed, we could be seeing another hike in the official cash rate today... just 10 sleeps from election day. Kiwibank chief economist Jarrod…

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