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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, 27 January 2026
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Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
27 Jan 2026Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
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Wild deer wander the streets of Whanganui
27 Jan 2026Wild deer roaming the streets of suburban Whanganui are delighting some residents, while raising concerns for others. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
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Future of Hamilton to Auckland train service on the line
27 Jan 2026The future of the Hamilton to Auckland train is on the line, with supporters holding a rally this weekend ahead of a key funding decision next month. Lindsey Horne from national advocacy group The… Read more Audio
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Parking fees at Mt Cook raise $214K in a month
27 Jan 2026A five dollar-an-hour parking fee at some popular tourist spots has raised almost half a million dollars in its first month. DOC's Operations Manager at Aoraki-Mt Cook, Sally Jones spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Morning sports chat for 27 January 2026
27 Jan 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Latest business news for 26 January 2026
27 Jan 2026The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Cameras and drones monitoring Mount Maunganui landslide
27 Jan 2026A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui landslide, as recovery efforts continue. Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Tim… Read more Audio
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What moving to off-peak hours could do for your power bill
27 Jan 2026Shifting more of our electricity use to off-peak hours could save the country up to $3 billion. Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority Chief Executive, Dr Marcos Pelenur spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll released
27 Jan 2026The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early business chat for 27 January 2026
27 Jan 2026An early morning update from RNZ's business team. Audio
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World surf league event to take place in Raglan
27 Jan 2026Raglan will host one of the world's biggest surfing events this year, after being added as a stop on the World Surf League Championship Tour. National champion surfer Billy Stairmand spoke to Corin… Read more Audio
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Court hearings take place over fatal shooting of Alex Pretti
27 Jan 2026Two court hearings are taking place in the US today, in relation to the fatal shooting of Minneapolis man Alex Pretti by a federal agent. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from… 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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