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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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Tuesday, 17 February 2026
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Retail confidence improves, but some shops are scaling back
Retail New Zealand says confidence is on the up, but some shops are scaling back their targets as they prepare for a slow recovery. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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An update on the weather in Canterbury
17 Feb 2026As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Morning sports chat
17 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning market update
17 Feb 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Australia moves to make health star ratings on food mandatory
Australia is moving to make health star ratings on food mandatory, after more than a decade of the labels being optional. Professor of Population Nutrition at the University of Auckland, Cliona Ni… Read more Audio
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Business owners welcome Eden Park changes
17 Feb 2026Business owners near Eden Park are welcoming the easing of event restrictions at the stadium. Steve Gillett, owns the Kingslander pub and is chair of the Kingsland Business Association. He spoke to… Read more Audio
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Tempers flare at a Moa Point public meeting
17 Feb 2026Tempers flared at a fiery public meeting about the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant last night. Lauren Crimp was there. Audio
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Parts of South Wairarapa remain cut off
17 Feb 2026Communities in South Wairarapa remain cut off this morning, after torrential rain and galeforce winds downed trees, cut power to thousands, and closed roads across the North Island. South Wairarapa… Read more Audio
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Concerns over speed of prison expansion
17 Feb 2026A prison expansion is on such a fast track, it prompted officials to ask if compromises are being made. Papers show the Hawke's Bay Regional Prison project is using a one-off "untested" design to… Read more Audio
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Wild weather reaches Canterbury
17 Feb 2026As many regions move into recovery mode - parts of Canterbury continue to be hit by intense wind and rain. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent 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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