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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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Thursday, 5 February 2026
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Sewage discharge closes Wellington beaches
5 Feb 2026It's unclear when Wellingtonians will be allowed back on some of their favourite beaches as millions of litres of raw sewage continue to pour into the water. Nick James reports. Audio
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Latest world news with Mitch McCann
5 Feb 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with Mitch McCann. Audio
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Blue Spring coins to be collected for charity
5 Feb 2026Tourists who have been throwing their coins and rubbish into a spring will be helping someone else's wish come true when their loose change is collected this morning. Fish and Game's Adam Daniels… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4th February
4 Feb 2026This morning we spoke to Kris Faafoi as more people report trouble getting insurance in parts of the South Island; Are we losing the battle against the yellow-legged hornet? Biosecurity New Zealand… Read more Audio
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AI bots get their own social media platform
4 Feb 2026There's a new social media for bots, where AI posts, upvotes, argues, and occasionally declare themselves divine.Futurist and chief executive at Gorilla Technology, Paul Spain spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Frustration mounts over Christchurch wastewater stench
4 Feb 2026Bromley Residents have been left frustrated after a heated meeting with Christchurch City Council officials about the stench coming from a nearby wastewater treatment plant. Bromley resident Georgia… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat
4 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Why some authors have missed out on critical payments
4 Feb 2026New Zealand authors have missed out on an annual payment that some describe as a key part of their income. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Yellow-legged hornets appear to be spreading
4 Feb 2026The number of yellow-legged hornets continues to rise in the Auckland outbreak - and they appear to be spreading. Lucy Xia reports. 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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