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Morning Report

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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. Morning Report Essentials Friday 30 October

    · 25 min

    Janet Wilson on Luxon's response to latest poll; Warning over side-effects from unapproved peptide injections; Students' invention targets $1.2m tractor fire problem; AA explains upcoming changes to WoF rules

  2. Latest news from Australia

    · 4:19

    We cross the Tasman to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Victoria.

  3. Auckland Marathon marks 35 years with record-sized field

    · 4:02

    Nearly 20,000 runners and walkers will line up this weekend for the Auckland Marathon, the biggest field in more than a decade. It's the 35th anniversary of the annual event this year, although the very first marathon…

  4. Market update

    · 2:14

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

  5. Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga

    · 8:41

    1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.

  6. Nelson candidates make final pitch in close electorate race

    · 4:14

    Last election, fewer than 30 votes separated the top two candidates in Nelson, prompting a recount. Labour's Rachel Boyack claimed the victory after a swing back to red. But it could be a different story this election,…

  7. Electoral Commission discusses early voter turnout

    · 5:34

    Voters unsure if they're enrolled will be given special votes at polling booths, but they won't count if it turns out they weren't enrolled on time. Unlike past elections, voters are no longer able to enrol to vote at…

  8. Community theatre stages first Rocky Horror in Australasia

    · 4:26

    Exactly 40 years ago, Prime Minister Rob Muldoon surprised the nation by appearing as the narrator in a famously raunchy, cult-classic musical. Now, for the first time in Australasia, the Rocky Horror Show is being…

  9. AA explains upcoming changes to WoF rules

    · 2:54

    There are some big Warrant of Fitness changes on the way from this weekend. From Sunday older vehicles will remain on annual inspections, while newer vehicles will only need a WoF every two to four years. The AA's…

  10. Rolleston residents weigh in on district's growth

    · 5:40

    Selwyn remains New Zealand's fastest-growing district, according to new estimates from Stats NZ. And with more housing developments in the pipeline, growth is concentrating around Rolleston. Rolleston Residents…

  11. Sports update

    · 3:35

    An early morning sports news update.

  12. Market update

    · 1:59

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

  13. Taurua scraps mandatory fitness test for Silver Ferns selection

    · 3:35

    Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua has ditched a long-standing policy requiring players to meet a mandatory fitness standard. The change means players no longer have to reach a minimum score on the Yo-Yo test to be…

  14. Wellington drivers reveal how far they'll go for cheaper fuel

    · 3:16

    With the price of a full tank for even a modest car getting close to $200, motorists are looking for the best value at the pump. At the moment, fuel prices can vary by as much as 35 cents per litre. But often finding…

  15. Janet Wilson on Luxon's response to latest poll

    · 6:06

    National Party leader Christopher Luxon has warned of "dire consequences" if the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll becomes reality. Luxon, who doesn't routinely comment on polls, even posted a warning on social media,…

  16. Warning over side-effects from unapproved peptide injections

    · 7:44

    A mum of four is urging people to make sure they know what they're injecting, after she suffered worrying side-effects taking unapproved peptides. Weeks into injecting herself, Oceane Ceballos wasn't seeing any…

  17. Business news

    · 7:42

    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

  18. Auckland changes transport plans for sold-out Eden Park clash

    · 3:58

    Eden Park is sold out for tonight's Black Caps versus India clash and Auckland Council is making transport changes to avoid a repeat of transport delays seen after the All Blacks Wallabies match, which saw thousands of…

  19. BBC analyst on deadly attack at Dnipro railway station

    · 5:54

    A Russian drone strike at the main railway station in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed at least fourteen people waiting to board a train. BBC Monitoring's chief analyst, Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to John Campbell.

  20. Morning rural news

    · 5:10

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  21. Early sports update

    · 3:10

    An early morning sports update.

  22. Fire and Emergency reset follows claims of 'beasting'

    · 3:41

    A Fire and Emergency report has revealed major flaws in the way firefighters are trained including a claim an old-school military style approach called "beasting" is used to belittle trainees. In response FENZ is…

  23. World news wrap

    · 5:48

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

  24. Students' invention targets $1.2m tractor fire problem

    · 5:47

    Birds nesting in tractor engines cause an estimated $1.2 million in tractor fire claims each year, according to rural insurer FMG. A group of Year 13 students at St Hilda's College in Dunedin are working to tackle the…

  25. Morning Report Essentials Thursday 29 October

    · 36 min

    New needle exchange kits target people injecting peptides; Nicola Willis discusses Reserve Bank's OCR decision; Political editor Jo Moir discusses latest RNZ poll; Wayne Brown wants government to back Auckland or step…

  26. 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…

  27. 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…

  28. Sports update

    · 2:59

    An early morning sports news update.

  29. Market update

    · 1:52

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

  30. 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…

  31. 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…

  32. 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…

  33. Tower CEO on rising insurance costs and climate risks

    · 8:41

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

  34. 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…

  35. 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…

  36. 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…

  37. Sports update

    · 3:08

    An early morning sports news update.

  38. Market update

    · 1:54

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

  39. 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…

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. Business news

    · 6:16

    An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

  43. 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.

  44. 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.

  45. 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…

  46. Early sports update

    · 4:03

    An early morning sports news update.

  47. World news wrap

    · 4:32

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

  48. 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…

  49. 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…

  50. 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…

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