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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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    Kaitaia reeling following violent death of local identity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 3:46


    The Far North town of Kaitaia is reeling from the violent death of one of its best-known identities and entrepreneurs. Peter de Graaf reports.

    What Uber ruling could mean for gig economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 6:53


    Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann

    Sports News for 18 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 1:07


    Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic.

    Business News for 18 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:56


    Business news for 18 November 2025.

    Major changes to world rugby calendar

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:51


    World Rugby has announced a major change to its global calendar, launching the new Nations Championship overnight. Former New Zealand Rugby chief executive, David Moffett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh sentenced to death

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:00


    The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann.

    Morning Rural News for 18 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 3:39


    News from the rural farming sector.

    Early Sports Chat for 18 Novmber 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 2:24


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

    Government changes clean car standard rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 4:00


    The government is being warned New Zealand will become a dumping ground for high-emission vehicles, after it slashed the Clean Car Standard. Anneke Smith reports from parliament.

    World News Wrap for 18 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 5:11


    Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

    Testing continues following asbestos sand contamination

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 7:08


    Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco Choice Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports News for 18 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 1:08


    Former tennis World No.1 Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from January's ASB Classic.

    Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 30:33


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries like Australia and the United States; Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion; Police are still searching for the body of a child who died alongside two other children and an adult in a house fire just south of Sanson.

    Hawaiian waka arrives in NZ a week early after 17-day crossing

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:39


    Hawaiian waka Hokulea arrived a week earlier than expected after a 17-day crossing from Rarotonga. RNZ Pacific's Tiana Haxton reports.

    Glen Larmer reviews the All Blacks' loss to England

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:56


    What does the loss mean for the future of Scott Robertson as coach, and for some of the team's most senior players? RNZ's Glen Larmer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens following fire

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:27


    The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens today after a fire tore through the national park, burning about three thousand hectares of scrub. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:03


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

    Market Update for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 2:14


    Market Update for 17 November 2025.

    Trump suggests government-backed 50- year mortgage

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 2:25


    US President Donald Trump has raised the idea of a government-backed 50-year mortgage term to help first-home buyers. But would it be an option for New Zealand buyers, too? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    More yellow-legged hornet nests found on Auckland's North Shore

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 5:48


    More yellow-legged hornet nests have been uncovered on Auckland's North Shore - and Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its eradication push. Biosecurity New Zealand's Commissioner North, Mike Inglis spoke to Corin Dann.

    Search continues at scene of fatal house fire in Sanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:11


    Police are still searching for the body of a child who died alongside two other children and an adult in a house fire just south of Sanson. Nick James has been at the scene since yesterday afternoon and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports News for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 1:15


    Daryl Mitchell scored his seventh ODI century to help the Black Caps to a 7 run win over the West Indies in the opening game in Christchurch.

    Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 8:27


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

    Power company seeks new leeway over hydro lake

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:41


    Meridian Energy is seeking new leeway over the country's largest hydro lake - and its proposal has locals and experts conflicted. Katie Todd reports

    Kiwifruit exports to benefit from tariff changes

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:41


    US President Donald Trump has axed tariffs on some foods, in the face of rising grocery prices. Zespri's chief executive, Jason Te Brake spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports Chat for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:20


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

    Market Update for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 2:42


    Market Update for 17 November 2025.

    Disability advocate wants answers after Facebook page closure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:50


    A disability advocate is wanting answers over why his Facebook account has been suspended - joining a growing number of people shut out of social media accounts. Dr Rachel Faleatua spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Mariameno Kapa-Kingi calls for party hui this weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 5:57


    Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion. Kapa-Kingi spoke to Corin Dann.

    NZ among countries set to benefit from scrapped US tariffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 5:00


    US President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on hundreds of foods - including beef, coffee and tropical fruit, as he faces pressure over the rising cost of groceries in the States. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Investigations continue into fatal house fire in Sanson

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 5:12


    Four people, including three children, died in a fire at a home on State Highway 1, just south of Sanson. Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports News for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 1:13


    Silver Ferns shooter Grace Nweke admits it was a game they let slip away as they went down 61-58 to England in the second test in London.

    Business News for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:53


    Business news for 17 November 2025.

    Disability advocate's Facebook page shut down

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:41


    A disability advocate who relies on social media for his work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons. Ruth Hill reports.

    Kiwis losing millions to new, more sophisticated scams

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:29


    A retiree has lost almost a $250,000 dollars to a convincing fake cryptocurrency trading scam. He's among the many Kiwis who are losing millions to sophisticated scams. Financial Ombudsman Susan Taylor spoke to Corin Dann.

    Changes to refugee residency rules in the UK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 6:14


    In the UK, refugees will soon have to wait twenty years, instead of five, before they can apply to stay permanently. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning Rural News for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:19


    News from the rural farming sector.

    Early Sports Chat for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:52


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

    Metre long feral cats being trapped in remote national parks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 3:38


    Nearly metre-long feral cats are being trapped in some of our most remote national parks. Farah Hancock reported from Fiordland National Park

    World News Wrap for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 6:35


    Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

    Govt to spend $2m on new tourism campaign targeting Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 4:55


    The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries like Australia and the United States. RotoruaNZ chief executive Andrew Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sports News for 17 November 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2025 1:17


    The Silver Ferns have been beaten 61-58 by England in the second Test in London.

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