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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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Friday, 13 March 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 March
Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting the region; Expert says the government must act to… Read more Audio
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Latest news from Australia
13 Mar 2026We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania. Audio
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The prickly truth of hedgehogs in New Zealand
13 Mar 2026An update on the state of hedgehog eradication from Pest Free Banks Peninsula's Tim Sjoberg, who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Fringe Festival underway in Dunedin
13 Mar 2026It's that time of the week when newsmakers relax and everyday locals come to the fore in our regional check in. Today we're in Dunedin as their Fringe festival is in full swing, and who better to give… Read more Audio
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What can Kiwi workers do to combat costly commute?
13 Mar 2026What can New Zealand workers do if they're facing a costly commute as fuel prices rise? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel
13 Mar 20261 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio
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Fuel companies put on notice over pricing
13 Mar 2026Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which says it will be quick to call out any unjustified price rises at the pump. Bryan Chapple, commissioner at the Commerce… Read more Audio
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How to best prepare your home for heavy rainfall
13 Mar 2026Flood specialists are urging households to consider what simple and low-cost steps they could take to limit damage to their home from extreme rainfall. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton… Read more Audio
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Pasifika Festival returns to Auckland this weekend
13 Mar 2026This weekend sees the popular Pasifika Festival return to Auckland's Western Springs Lakeside Park. Jep Savali is the Group Manager of Major Events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio
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New trial of digital food labels set to begin
The Government will be trialling digital labels on food products, where customers scan a QR code to get nutritional information. Consumer NZ's Researcher Belinda Castles spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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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.
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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