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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, 30 January 2026
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Latest news from the United States
30 Jan 2026President Donald Trump's border chief Tom Homan has given an update about ICE operations in Minneapolis. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann from Washington. Audio
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Latest rual news for 30 January 2026
30 Jan 2026The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
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Clayton Weatherston to appear before Parole Board
30 Jan 2026The man responsible for the horrific murder of Sophie Elliott, will appear before the Parole Board for the first time today. Timothy Brown spoke to Sophie's father. Audio
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World news wrap
30 Jan 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
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Two new specialist schools to open
30 Jan 2026Two new specialist schools will be built to support children with high and complex needs - almost 50 years since the last one was established in 1977. Rosehill School is a specialist school in… Read more Audio
Thursday, 29 January 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January
This morning we spoke to our reporter at Mount Maunganui for an update on the recovery mission. There's confusion over changes to rules for people travelling to the UK. We were joined by the British… Read more Audio
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Frank on a mission to find world's best flat white
29 Jan 2026A British man who goes by the name Flat White Frank is on a mission to find the best flat white in the world - and he is currently in New Zealand sampling the best brews we have to offer. Frank spoke… Read more Audio
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Latest news from Australian Open
29 Jan 2026It's the second week of the Australian Open and while the tennis has been gripping, there's plenty of action off court too. Tennis Commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Morning sports chat
29 Jan 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning markets update
29 Jan 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Call for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces
29 Jan 2026Consumer NZ is calling for scam protection to apply to online marketplaces, after a man lost $35,000 buying a car that turned out to be stolen. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid… Read more 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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