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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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Thursday, 15 January 2026
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How business confidence could affect mortgage rates and lending
7:17 am todaySigns of rising confidence and a possible peak in unemployment may influence the Reserve Bank's February decision, with potential implications for mortgage rates and borrowers. Mortgage advisor Nick… Read more Audio
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Dual UK–NZ citizens angry over new passport rule
7:14 am todayDual UK New Zealand citizens are up in arms over a change that forces them to get UK passports or specific documents to return to Britain. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
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Councillor seeks tourist levy funds to protect Blue Spring site
7:08 am todayA Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Read more Audio
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 January
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market; Business confidence has risen to its highest level since March 2014… Read more Audio
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Onboard with the Waikato harbourmaster for Operation Neptune
14 Jan 2026The run of hot weather is ideal for the estimated 160,000 recreational boaties who launch into the waters in and around Waikato each year. RNZ's Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod jumped on a… Read more Audio
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Kiwi teen aims to be youngest to bike Aotearoa trails solo
14 Jan 2026Mahe Braaksma has spent his summer holidays riding more than 3000km across the country on his own, hoping to be the youngest person to complete the tour Aotearoa bike trail solo. He spoke to Melissa… Read more Audio
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Latest from Australia with correspondent Rebekah Holt
14 Jan 2026Latest from Australia with correspondent Rebekah Holt. Audio
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Market Update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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"New year, new me" trend linked to rise in breakups
14 Jan 2026This time of year sees a surge of people filing for divorce or breaking up with their partners. Divorce coach, Kelly Sutton spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Queenstown workers struggle to stay as living costs soar
14 Jan 2026Despite record visitor numbers and hundreds of job opportunities, workers in Queenstown say the cost of living is making it increasingly difficult to stay. Katie Todd reports. Audio
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US lawmakers head to Denmark amid Trump Greenland claims
14 Jan 2026Greenland and Denmark's Prime Ministers have held a joint news conference in response to President Donald Trump's renewed desire to annex the territory. 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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