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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, 28 November 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 November 2025
Disgusted, disappointed and furious - those are words of Simone Bennett reacting to the government's announcement that the long-awaited National Erebus Memorial will be built in Christchurch; Tourism… Read more Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
28 Nov 2025We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Govt moves to make exporting easier by reducing trade barriers
The government says it's making it easier for Kiwi exporters, by reducing trade barriers affecting $600 million worth of exports. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Orana Wildlife Park goes international with long-term plan
28 Nov 2025Christchurch's Orana Wildlife Park is bringing in a top international zoo designer to help shape its long-term masterplan. They'll look at how to better use the park's space and improve animal… Read more Audio
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Market Update for 28 November 2025
Market Update for 28 November 2025 Audio
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Still Minding the Gap says women now working for free
Still Minding the Gap, an organisation that campaigns for gender pay equality, says from this week New Zealand women are working for nothing. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Record heat and humidity hits country
Auckland has seen its hottest November day on record - with temperatures climbing above 27 degrees. MetService Head of Weather Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell
28 Nov 2025One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio
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Sports News for 28 November 2025
28 Nov 2025Ryan Fox is tied for third at the Australian PGA Championship, three strokes off the pace, but it was fellow Kiwi Kazuma Kobori who played one of the shots of day, nailing a hole in one on the par 3… Read more Audio
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Gentle giants released into Taranaki sanctuary
28 Nov 2025About 100 critically-endangered Mahoenui giant weta have been released into the Rotokare Sanctuary in Taranaki this week as part of efforts to preserve the taonga species. Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Otatara meat worker retires after 64 years on the job
28 Nov 2025Eighty-year-old Ken McLeod started in the meat industry in 1962, when he was only 16. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Aucklanders oppose fortnightly bin collection
28 Nov 2025Public consultation on Auckland Council's proposed six-month trial of fortnightly kerbside rubbish collections shows 78% of submitters opposed the trial. General manager for waste solutions, Justine… 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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