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New Zealand's most listened to morning news show, featuring comprehensive coverage of local and world events from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday on RNZ National.

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    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 30:18


    In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful", Vogue's longtime editor Anna Wintour, known for revitalizing the fashion magazine and chairing its annual Met Gala, will reportedly step down as editor-in-chief after nearly four decades at the helm, we have our weekly Political Panel and we cross the Tasman for the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

    Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:34


    We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

    Political panel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:32


    Listen to our weekly political panel.

    Vogue editor Anna Wintour steps down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:21


    Reports are coming out that Vogue's longtime editor Anna Wintour, known for revitalizing the fashion magazine and chairing its annual Met Gala, will reportedly step down as editor-in-chief after nearly four decades at the helm. Kiwi model Kylie Bax was on the cover of Vogue, she spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    NZer Nadia Reid gears up for Glastonbury performance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 5:12


    Glastonbury is firmly underway, and for one New Zealander, it's the night before the big moment on stage. Singer-Songwriter Nadia Reid spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:52


    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

    Market Update for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:21


    Market Update for 27 June 2025

    College of Surgeons on Auditor-General report into how treatment is given

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:05


    The so-called post-code lottery is back in the spotlight the issue of where someone lives being the major factor in getting surgery, instead of how sick they are. College of Surgeons chairperson Ros Pochin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Night market stall-holders at Pakuranga concerned over safety after stabbing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:45


    In Auckland, stall-holders and their visitors at the Pakuranga Night Market are worried about safety after two people were stabbed last weekend. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu has more.

    Marlborough Mayor on evacuations after heavy rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:22


    Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor declared a local state of emergency for parts of the region at 5pm on Thursday night. Taylor spoke to Corin Dann.

    Evacuations in Tasman District due to heavy rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:09


    Heavy rain, surface flooding and slips has forced evacuations in Tasman. Tasman Mayor Tim King spoke to Morning Report.

    Sports News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:27


    Opener Devon Conway has been dumped by new Black Caps coach Rob Walter.

    All Black full back Will Jordan on upcoming tests vs France

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 5:32


    The All Blacks have assembled in Auckland for the start of another long test season, they play the first of their 13 scheduled matches next weekend against a French side arriving with an air of mystery around it. Fullback Will Jordan spoke to Corin Dann.

    Dead orca found on Canterbury beach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:59


    A specialist vet's flying to Christchurch after the rare find of a dead orca in the shallows of the beach. The Department of Conservation's Andy Thompson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Detective gives details of crime scene in DeLuney trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:33


    A detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney has spoken about the moment she realised she was dealing with a suspicious death. Reporter Kate Green has been following the trial.

    KiwiRail staff 'overworked' when machine derailed in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:55


    Accident investigators say KiwiRail staff were overworked and didn't know about missing track when maintenance machinery derailed in Auckland in 2023. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission' Louise Cook.

    TPM president on death of MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 5:41


    The sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena. Friend and Te Pati Maori president John Tamihere spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    US claims strikes on Iran were successful, Iran disagrees

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 7:47


    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran, calling them "historically successful". POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.

    Thieves stealing fuel from underground fuel tanks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 2:54


    Service stations in the North Island are raising alarm bells about thefts from underground fuel tanks, with two stations saying the heists are putting their communities in danger. Finn Blackwell has more.

    Mandatory evacuations for Spring Creek after heavy rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:14


    Mandatory evacuations are underway in the township of Spring Creek north of Blenheim. Spring Creek resident Tim Newsham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:08


    Opener Devon Conway is the major omission in first Black Caps squad named by new coach Rob Walter.

    Business News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:42


    Business news for 27 June 2025.

    Weather warnings in place for large parts of NZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:49


    Marlborough is just one of several areas on Friday morning with severe rain and orange weather warnings. MetService's head of weather news Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Early Sports Chat for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 3:44


    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

    Morning Rural News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:37


    News from the rural farming sector.

    Early Business News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:33


    Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.

    Tributes pour in for MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 4:22


    People from both inside and outside Parliament have been paying tribute to Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly on Thursday aged 50. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

    US Secretary of Defense defends US strikes on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 6:36


    US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has defended the American strikes on Iran and strongly criticised media coverage of the bombings' impact. Washington DC is correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Wild weather causes evacuations in Marlborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 5:13


    There's a local state of emergency for the Wairau-Awatere ward with evacuations for around 60 households in the township of Spring Creek, north of Blenheim. Marlborough emergency management controller Richard MacNamara spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports News for 27 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 1:08


    New Black Caps coach Rob Walter has named one uncapped player and recalled a pace bowler for his first assignment in charge.

    Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 31:34


    In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for the Māori electoral roll was released this week, victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression, NATO members have confirmed they've agreed to spend 5 percent of GDP on defence and security by 2035 - an increase from the current core defence spending target of 2 percent, data analysis shows little evidence of success from a fund that has been giving schools $10 million-a-year to tackle truancy, and all rugby matches have been cancelled in the Horowhenua-Kāpiti region this weekend, after yet another incident of serious abuse was directed at a referee.

    Auckland DJ duo playing at UK's Glastonbury Festival

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:14


    Auckland DJ duo The Katayanagi Twins will perform at the United Kingdom's Glastonbury Festival this weekend. Rain and China Katayanagi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Only four Rotorua motels remain for emergency housing

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:25


    Two more Rotorua motels will stop being contracted for emergency housing from the end of the month, leaving only four remaining. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.

    Pensioner has year-long wait for surgery

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:17


    A Gisborne pensioner dealt with chronic pain and depression during a year-long wait for surgery for severe sinus inflammation. Lucy Xia reports.

    Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union cancels matches due to abuse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:10


    All rugby matches have been cancelled in the Horowhenua-Kāpiti region this weekend, after yet another incident of serious abuse was directed at a referee. Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby Union chief executive Corey Kennett spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 26 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 3:23


    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

    Market Update for 26 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 1:22


    Market Update for 26 June 2025.

    Character coalition on intensification around CRL stations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:21


    The government has instructed Auckland Council to allow apartments of at least 15 storeys around three key train stations, as the City Rail Link (CRL) nears completion. The Character Coalition spokesperson Sally Hughes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    US attorney Kenneth Roth on 30 with Guyon Espiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 5:34


    The man described as the Godfather of Human Rights, American attorney Kenneth Roth, has told RNZ that Israel's actions against the Palestinians are likely to meet the definitions of apartheid, genocide and war crimes. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Victims of sexual abuse to get final say on name suppression

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 6:33


    Victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.

    One year on from Wairoa flood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 4:07


    It has been one year since the Wairoa River burst its banks, flooding hundreds of properties on the south side of town. Hawke's Bay and Tai Rawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports.

    Sports News for 26 June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 2:18


    New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun was unable to reproduce her first match heroics at the Eastbourne grasscourt tournament in England, dumped out of the Wimbledon warmup in the second round.

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