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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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    Market Update for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 2:21


    Market Update for 16 September 2025

    Govt considers rule change to allow more events at Eden Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:09


    The government wants to look at changing local rules to allow Eden Park to have more events, so it can be a major sports and concert venue. Dominion Road Business Association manager Garry Holmes spoke to Corin Dann.

    New Silver Ferns coach names squad for series against South Africa

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:34


    After just days in the job, the new Silver Ferns coach has named the squad for the upcoming Taini Jamison Trophy series against South Africa. Yvette McCausland-Durie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    More voters think current govt to blame for economic struggles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 3:53


    According to the RNZ-Reid Research poll, nearly half think things are not going well, and the net result keeps sliding poll-to-poll. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more.

    New RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:39


    The latest RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament, with Labour still narrowly ahead of National. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports News for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 1:11


    Just 2 days after falling in the heats, New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has stormed to victory in the 3000m steeplechase final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

    Business News for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:37


    Business news for 16 September 2025

    Health NZ to reconsider new hospital visitor policy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 3:33


    Health NZ is considering whether to backtrack on a new policy to allow nearly every hospital patient to have a support person stay overnight. Morning Report has heard plenty on the issue, and Rowan Quinn caught up with some of those who've been in touch.

    Kawerau wood pellet plant to cut coal use

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 6:05


    It's hoped a new $410 million wood pellet plant in the Bay of Plenty will provide jobs and cut the use of coal in New Zealand. Kaweru mayor Faylene Tunui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Israel and US put on united front during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:43


    Israel and the United States have put on a united front during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Israel. Tel Aviv correspondent Blake Sifton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Morning Rural News for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 3:54


    News from the rural farming sector.

    Early Sports Chat for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:46


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

    Insanity defense argued in Loafers Lodge trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 3:51


    A psychiatrist has told a jury the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time and had no intention of hurting anyone. The 50-year-old defendant has denied murdering five people by setting the Wellington boarding hostel alight in 2023. Lauren Crimp is following the trial at the High Court in Wellington.

    World News Wrap for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 5:02


    Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

    Four horse deaths spur calls to ban racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 4:53


    Animal welfare groups are calling for Horse Racing to be banned after four racehorses died in just three weeks on New Zealand tracks. Elin Arbez from Animal Save Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann

    Sports News for 16 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 1:07


    New Zealand runner Geordie Beamish has won the 3000 metre steeplechase title at the World Athletics Championship in Tokyo.

    Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 33:02


    In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and events; The nurses' union worries that changes allowing family members to stay with patients around the clock could mean them performing the medical duties usually entrusted to trained professionals; It is 20th year of the annual Bird of the Year competition; We cross the Tasman to get the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh.

    Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 7:37


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

    Bird of the Year celebrates 20 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 4:52


    It is 20th year of the annual competition, and voting opens at 9 o'clock Monday morning. Forest and Bird's chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 3:32


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

    Market Update for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 1:36


    Market Update for 15 September 2025

    Which sectors pay more than $100,000?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 3:23


    It used to be that when someone's annual income hit six figures, they were well into the realms of the well paid. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

    Te Wiki o te Reo Māori celebrates 50 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 4:36


    Te Wiki o te reo Māori kicks off on Monday marking 50 years since the very first Māori Language week was held in Aotearoa. Te Taura Whiri chief executive Ngahiwi Apanui spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Nurses' Union on changes to visitor rules at hospitals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 6:50


    The nurses' union worries that changes allowing family members to stay with patients around the clock could mean them performing the medical duties usually entrusted to trained professionals. NZNO delegate Al Dietschin spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports News for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 1:19


    Sprinter Zoe Hobbs was left bitterly disappointed after failing to make the 100m final at the World Athletics Championships by just point zero six of the second.

    PM Luxon on Tom Phillips case and probe into use of Whānau Ora funding

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 7:20


    Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Sir John Kirwan on All Blacks record loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 7:36


    "Pulverised", "humiliated" and "shell-shocked". These aren't descriptors we're accustomed to applying to an All Blacks performance, but that's how the world's rugby media has responded to the team's record-breaking 43-10 defeat at the hands of the Springboks in Wellington over the weekend. All Blacks legend Sir John Kirwan spoke to Corin Dann.

    Sports Chat for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 3:34


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

    Market Update for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 1:40


    Market Update for 15 September 2025

    Strong evidence banning phones improves results in classrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 6:57


    A new study has found "strong causal evidence" that banning phones improves results in the classroom. Stratford High School Principal Cam Stone spoke to Corin Dann.

    Teachers to strike after rejecting pay offer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 4:24


    Parents of high schoolers are navigating rolling strikes this week - with different year groups off on different days. Single parent of two high school students Anna Ponnampalam spoke to Corin Dann.

    Eden Park chief executive on govt funding for music and events

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 4:19


    Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and events. Eden Park chief executive Nick Sautner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

    Music promoter says NZ is 'back in the game' thanks to $40 million govt funding package

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 3:30


    A veteran music promotor says New Zealand is back in the game, thanks to a $40 million funding package from the government. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

    Sports News for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 1:11


    All Blacks coach Scott Robertson concedes they need to start winning more consistently or people will begin to question his position.

    Business News for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:16


    Business news for 15 September 2025

    US Secretary of State Marco Rubio visits Israel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:45


    The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel amid tensions over its strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to POLITICO's Josh Gerstein.

    Black Ferns make it to the Rugby World Cup semi-finals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:06


    The Black Ferns have made it into the Rugby World Cup semi-finals, after beating South Africa 46-17 in Exeter. Corin Dann spoke to Lucy Thompson who was at the game.

    Morning Rural News for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 4:18


    News from the rural farming sector.

    Early Sports Chat for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:13


    An update on whats happening in the world of sports with Nathan Rarere

    Final day for consultation on proposed replacement for NCEA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 3:26


    It's the last day for consultation on the government's proposed replacement for NCEA - some principals back the change but others say the qualification is worth hanging on to. Education correspondent John Gerritsen has more.

    World News Wrap for 15 September 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:18


    Time to catch up on what's happening overseas with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

    Thousands without power after windy weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 5:03


    A blustery weekend for some parts of the motu saw flights grounded, travellers stranded, and the Auckland Harbour Bridge forced to shut briefly. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to MetService head of weather news, Heather Keats

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