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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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Tuesday, 13 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 January
13 Jan 2026An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Read more Audio
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Fears pet cats putting birds at risk in Queenstown
13 Jan 2026Conservationists fear roaming pet cats could undo years of work at a Queenstown wetland. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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Dead hammerhead sharks washing up in Auckland
13 Jan 2026Dead hammerhead sharks have been washing up on shore in north Auckland, perplexing some beachgoers. Marine biologist and shark enthusiast Riley Elliot spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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US correspondent Zach Montellaro from Washington DC
13 Jan 2026In the last few hours, three former heads of the US central bank have put out a statement condemning a criminal investigation into the current chair Jerome Powell. US correspondent Zach Montellaro… Read more Audio
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Market Update
An update on the latest business headlines from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Tips for getting your finances sorted in the new year
13 Jan 2026Practical things you can do to get your year off to a good start financially. RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Retail chain Yoyoso in liquidation owing millions
13 Jan 2026Retail and supermarket chain Yoyoso is in liquidation owing millions of dollars, and liquidators say it's unlikely unsecured creditors will get their money back. Keaton Pronk from insolvency… Read more Audio
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Kmart sand recall leaves Christchurch father footing the bill
13 Jan 2026A Christchurch father has been left out of carpet - and out of pocket - after pulling it up during a major recall of coloured sand. He spoke with Kim Baker Wilson. Audio
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States of Emergency now far more frequent across New Zealand
13 Jan 2026New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Read more Audio
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Christchurch club hosts visiting Australian and UK cricketers
13 Jan 2026A Christchurch cricket club welcomed an overseas touring team from Australia and the UK to its scenic home ground. Ben Stokes' brother was among the players taking to the field. Christchurch reporter… Read more Audio
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New OCD treatment being trialled in New Zealand
13 Jan 2026An intensive, circuit-breaker type treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder is now being trialled in New Zealand. Founder of the treatment, Dr Bjarne Hansen spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. 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 RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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