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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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Matuku hūrepo (Australasian bittern)
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Monday, 9 March 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 March
10:00 am todayPrime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his latest polling; Winston Peters on the latest developments in the Middle East and their possible implications; International relations expert Robert… Read more Audio
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Athletics stars draw big crowds at Nationals Champs
8:49 am todayReporter Ross McNaughton spent Saturday night with New Zealand's finest athletes at the inaugural TrackStars event. Audio
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Housing insecurity numbers double in Queenstown
8:44 am todayThe amount of people experiencing housing insecurity in Queenstown has doubled over the last year, a council survey has found. Victoria Crockford from End Women's Homelessness spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Dunedin aiming to be the next Hollywood A-list film location
8:41 am todayLights, camera, Otepoti! A new pitch is hoping to put Dunedin centre stage as the next Hollywood A-list film location. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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Warnings to check your KiwiSaver fund settings
8:37 am todayA woman who has found she's mistakenly been in the wrong KiwiSaver fund for more than a decade wants her case to be a warning to others. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Warnings over cost of fuel increasing due to Iran conflict
8:24 am todayShould the war in Iran drag on, $3 a litre could become a regular sight at the petrol pump. AA transport policy adviser Terry Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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How is life on the ground for Kiwis living in Dubai?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' SafeTravel says it's contacted Kiwis in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar and United Arab Emirates, who've said they need help getting out of the region. Aucklander Uday Singh… Read more Audio
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Politics chat
8:07 am todayRNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news. Audio
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Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
7:49 am todayPrime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. 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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