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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, 2 July 2025
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Crack-down on shoplifters 'overdue' according to retailers
2 Jul 2025Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Reporter Finn Blackwell has the story. Audio
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Senate passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni… Read more Audio
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Business News for 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Retailers back new govt shoplifting penalties
2 Jul 2025Retailers are backing government plans for tougher penalties for shoplifters. Retail NZ's chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early Sports Chat for 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025Huge money flying around as contracts are signed in the NBA off-season. Audio
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Early Business News for 2 July 2025
2 Jul 2025A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Book club with a difference reviving memories, sparking joy
2 Jul 2025A book club with a difference is turning heads at Puke Ariki in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin went to take a look. Audio
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Severe heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Lucy Letby's former bosses arrested
Three ex-bosses of UK nurse Lucy Letby have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. London Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tuesday, 1 July 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
1 Jul 2025In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Read more Audio
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Campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course
1 Jul 2025New Zealand golfer Ryan Fox is lending his support to the campaign to save the Takapuna Golf Course on Auckland's North Shore, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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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