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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, 28 January 2026
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Early business chat for 28 January 2026
An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Doomsday clock lurches closer to midnight
28 Jan 2026The panel of scientists behind the Doomsday Clock has announced it has ticked one-second closer to the destruction of humanity. Dr Steve Fetter is a professor of public policy at the University of… Read more Audio
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Latest news from the United States with Simon Marks
28 Jan 2026Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
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Govt announces financial support for regions hit by weather
28 Jan 2026The Prime Minister has announced financial support for flood hit regions of New Zealand. Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
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Latest international news
28 Jan 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Thames-Coromandel State of Emergency ends today
28 Jan 2026Thames-Coromandel's local State of Emergency ends today, but the clean-up is far from over. Mayor Peter Revell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Tuesday, 27 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd; A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui… Read more Audio
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Fish n chip shop becomes community hub during flooding
27 Jan 2026Bruce and Dana Williams have been humbled by the generosity of their customers since they lost their home to the flood that hit their Northland town. The Oakura couple braved chest-deep water after… Read more Audio
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Salvation Army pastor walking length of NZ
27 Jan 2026A retired Salvation Army pastor is battling blisters and hunger as he walks the length of New Zealand to raise money for foodbanks. Amy Williams reports. Audio
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Gold prices reach record highs
27 Jan 2026The price of gold is surging, up over 75% in the last year alone. Infometrics economist Gareth Kiernan spoke to Corin Dann. 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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