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.

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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025

April 29, 2025 • 28 mins
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to become the first Australia Prime Minister in more than 20 years to win consecutive elections, the Green MP for Rongotai says the party's support remains strong in Wellington, despite Mayor Tory Whanau stepping down after one term, a ...
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
Kerry-Anne Walsh with an update during the final week of the Australian election campaign.
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Warnings thousand of sport and leisure clubs will fold

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins
Around 18,000 incorporated societies across New Zealand are yet to re-register under new legislation, prompting warnings that thousands of clubs will simply fold. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Students' NCEA results won't count if they return to regular schools

April 29, 2025 • 2 mins
An unknown number of teens in health schools and alternative education have earned NCEA literacy and numeracy standards that won't count if they return to regular schools. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Government flags billion dollar spending cut in upcoming budget

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has flagged a billion-dollar cut in new spending in the upcoming Budget, saying New Zealand's debt levels are too high. Sense Partners economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Sports Chat for 30 April 2025

April 29, 2025 • 2 mins
UEFA's champions league is at the semi-final stage.
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Markets Update for 30 April 2025

April 29, 2025 • 1 min
A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
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Support for Greens in Wellington strong: Julie Anne Genter

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
The Green MP for Rongotai says the party's support remains strong in Wellington, despite Mayor Tory Whanau stepping down after one term. Green Party MP for Rongotai Julie Anne Genter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Speed limit increase on stretch of SH3 'non-sensical': Crash survivor

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
A Waitara community board member and crash survivor says it makes no sense to reinstate a 100kmh speed limit on a stretch of State Highway 3 in Taranaki. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more.
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Polls show Labour ahead in Australian election

April 29, 2025 • 8 mins
Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to become the first Australia Prime Minister in more than 20 years to win consecutive elections. Morning Report's Corin Dann is in Australia and he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Justice Minister on reinstating prisoner voting ban

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
The Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections. Goldsmith spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Air NZ breaks down competitors to keep monopoly: Businessman

April 29, 2025 • 5 mins
A businessman who tried to succeed in the New Zealand aviation sector says Air New Zealand systematically breaks down competitors to maintain their effective monopoly. Ewan Wilson spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Cuts to Dunedin ICU beds could cost lives: Doctor

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins
A former Emergency Department head is warning that cutting ICU beds at the new Dunedin Hospital could cost lives. Former head of Dunedin's emergency department and former Southern District Health Board member Dr John Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Long wait times and poor access leave WINZ clients struggling

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
Newly released data shows some people needing urgent help from Work and Income have had to wait hours just to have their call answered. Morning Report producer Rayssa Almeida has more.
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Trump's approval rating plummets as he marks 100 days in office

April 29, 2025 • 6 mins
Wednesday marks a milestone in US politics - it is day 100 of Donald Trump's second presidency. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Two woman vow to expose 'deep wrongs' cyclist Olivia Podmore endured

April 29, 2025 • 3 mins
When Olivia Podmore died in a suspected suicide in August 2021, two women vowed to expose the deep wrongs the Olympic cyclist had endured. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen reports.
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Wintry blast set to hit country

April 29, 2025 • 2 mins
A wintry blast is about to close roads and cancel ferries. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Former Australian PM Malcolm Turnbull discusses Trump-factor in election

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says the Trump-factor may work against Peter Dutton and his centre right Liberal Party in the Australian election. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Canada's Liberal Party win fourth consecutive term

April 29, 2025 • 6 mins
The Canadian Liberal Party has won a fourth consecutive term. The party is now led by prime minister Mark Carney following Justin Trudeau's resignation earlier this year. Ottawa's The Globe and Mail Senior Parliamentary Reporter Steven Chase spoke to Alexa Cook.
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Man ruled 'insane' kills second person

April 29, 2025 • 4 mins
A man who was ruled insane after committing a high-profile killing more than two decades ago has gone on to kill another person. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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