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

December 1, 2025 30 mins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food; The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy; With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is explo...
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For today only, registered charities or schools donated to via Givealittle will receive the full amount, with the crowdfunding site waiving its usual 5% fee. Givealittle chief executive Lythan Chapman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Parents of some children at Haeata Community Campus in Christchurch have expressed concern after some pupils were served meals covered in mould. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Corin Dann from outside the school.
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Would-be swimmers have been told to be vigilant about the quality of the water they're diving into this summer. Elaine Moriarty is the acting chief scientist at Environment Canterbury and spoke to Corin Dann.
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December 1, 2025 1 min
Market Update for 2 December 2025
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December 1, 2025 3 mins
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Single women are turning to reverse mortgages as a way to get more cash flow in retirement - and some commentators say it may sometimes be because the adjustment to a "single" pension rate is too tough. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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As summer ramps up, so does the heat on Auckland's invasive yellow-legged hornet population. To date, 29 queens have been found in Glenfield and Birkdale. Victor Waters reports.
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December 1, 2025 6 mins
With the country set to miss its Smokefree 2025 target, the government is exploring legalising oral nicotine pouches. Professor Janet Hoek is co-director at ASPIRE Aotearoa, a University of Otago research centre, and spoke to Corin Dann.
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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
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December 1, 2025 1 min
European media is reporting that New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will retain his Formula 1 seat in 2026.
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In Auckland, businesses near the new Ikea store are steeling themselves for a stampede to the homeware giant's opening on Thursday. Amy Williams reports.
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The World Health Organisation has updated its guidelines for their treatment of obesity - and is now recommending GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, alongside behavioral therapy. University of Auckland's Professor Peter Shepherd spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food. Rebecca Mckenzie, whose 12-year-old daughter Aurora ate one of the meals spoke to Corin Dann
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December 1, 2025 1 min
The latest market updates and news from RNZ’s business team.
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A group that advocates for driver education and licensing wants the Government to show its commitment to that cause - by ring-fencing money from speed camera fines. Wendy Robertson is the national director of the Driving Change Network and spoke to Corin Dann.
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Labour says some corporate owned GP clinics don't prioritise community needs. It announced a new cheap-loans policy to help GPs and nurses to buy or set up their own practices. Cecilia Robinson is the founder and co-chief executive at Tend Health and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Health NZ management is accusing nurses of failing to honour their commitment to provide so-called "life preserving services" during a partial strike. Ruth Hill reports.
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Mayors are warning we may be charged for libraries and see price hikes for other council services as the Government puts a cap on rates rises. Gisborne District Council mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Corin Dann.
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December 1, 2025 1 min
Reports in Europe claim New Zealand driver Liam Lawson will remain in Formula 1 in 2026.
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