Morning Report

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.

Episodes

August 7, 2025 33 mins
In today's episode, research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes; Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza; The government is being urged to inject stimulus into Auckland's economy after dismal unemployment figures for the city were released this week; We have our weekl...
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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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Patrons at a restaurant in the heart of Wellington were served up the classic marae meal of boil up last night as part of the Wellington on a Plate festival. Pokere Paewai went along for a taste.
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The Therapy Pets programme being scrapped next year, following a decision by the charity's governance group to take Community Health in a new direction. Pim Alan's two donkeys were part of the programme, and she spoke to Corin Dann.
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New research has found that building materials on the Chatham Islands are rusting up to 50 times faster than on the mainland. Reporter Kate Green has the story.
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August 7, 2025 2 mins
Market Update for 8 August 2025.
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Most of us can probably think of an investment that we wish we put our money into. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
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August 7, 2025 8 mins
Listen to our weekly sports panel with One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black Taine Randell
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Research by the University of Otago shows many New Zealand GPs are already using AI to record and write up patient notes. Lead researcher and bioethicist Professor Angela Ballantyne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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August 7, 2025 1 min
Matt Henry bagged another five wicket haul and Zak Foulkes impressed on debut as the Black Caps took charge of the second test against Zimbabwe.
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Close to $2.8 million of public money is slated for locally produced reality shows Celebrity Treasure Island season 7 and The Traitors NZ season 3 in NZ On Air's latest funding round. Mary Argue has more.
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Labour MPs are gathering in Christchurch to talk strategy in the run up to next year's election. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann.
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Wellington city council has voted against a proposal to urgently put fences up around the Wellington waterfront. Wellington City Councillor Iona Pannett spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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August 7, 2025 3 mins
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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August 7, 2025 1 min
Market Update for 8 August 2025.
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August 7, 2025 4 mins
Stats out this week show unemployment at 5.2 percent - the highest since 2020 - and we've heard from a number of people feeling the pain. Career consultant Merrie McDougall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Some businesses which rely on gas to operate have been pushed to their financial limits and face an "existential crisis". Major Gas secretary Len Houwers spoke to Corin Dann.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has convened a meeting of his security cabinet, to discuss the occupation of Gaza. Senior Correspondent for Reuters in Israel Alexander Cornwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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August 7, 2025 1 min
The Tall Blacks overcame the Philippines 94-86 in their second group game at basketball's Asia Cup to remain unbeaten.
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