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 Friday 25th July 2025

July 24, 2025 • 35 mins
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for touch on the issue of helicopters in residential areas; Nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here; A farm in Dannevirke has lost more than $60,000 worth of stock to cattle rustlers; We hav...
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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Political panel

July 24, 2025 • 6 mins
Listen to our weekly political panel.
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Mystics take on Tactix in ANZ Premiership final

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Netball's domestic showpiece this weekend comes at a time of uncertainty for the top level of the sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann.
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Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth

July 24, 2025 • 3 mins
People working with the homeless in Taranaki say there are more and more people who need help and their needs are becoming more and more complex. Robin Martin reports.
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Sports Chat for 25 July 2025

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Market Update for 25 July 2025

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Market Update for 25 July 2025.
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Hardy souls brave freezing temps for cold water dip

July 24, 2025 • 3 mins
While many of you will be listening this morning from the comfort of your bed with a cuppa in hand, or in the car with the heat on high, hardy souls across the country are wading into icy open water. Lauren Crimp reports.
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48 percent of NZers applying for Aus citizenship born overseas

July 24, 2025 • 6 mins
Nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here. Emeritus Professor Richard Bedford spoke to Corin Dann.
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Auckland councillors on banning private helicopters in Auckland

July 24, 2025 • 7 mins
Auckland councillors have kicked for touch on the issue of helicopters in residential areas. Councillors Mike Lee and Richard Hills spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Sports News for 25 July 2025

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
The Black Caps have warmed up for tomorrow night's Tri- Series final with a comfortable 60 run win over Zimbabwe in their last robin game in Harare.
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Rotorua science fair celebrates Māori knowledge and science

July 24, 2025 • 2 mins
Rotorua has been hosting the only science fair that celebrates the combination of Māori knowledge and science. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod went to check it out.
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NZ-US integrated land power network praised by US army

July 24, 2025 • 5 mins
An American army commander visiting New Zealand has praised how the US and NZDF are developing an integrated "land power" network. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Federated Farmers on cattle rustling

July 24, 2025 • 1 min
A farm in Dannevirke was targeted by cattle rustlers and 65 hand reared calves were stolen. Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group chairperson Karl Dean spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Rustlers take $60,000 worth of stock from Dannevirke farm

July 24, 2025 • 5 mins
A farm in Dannevirke has lost more than $60,000 worth of stock to cattle rustlers. Farmer Jen Corbin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Justice Minister on changes to electoral laws

July 24, 2025 • 6 mins
The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Push to ban helicopters in Auckland suburbs caught in web of bureaucracy

July 24, 2025 • 3 mins
A push to stop helicopters from landing or taking off in Auckland suburbs has become ensnared in a web of bureaucracy. Felix Walton reports.
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Newly qualified ECE teachers will collectively lose $22 million: Cabinet paper

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
A Cabinet paper shows newly qualified early childhood teachers will collectively lose as much as $22 million over the next two years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
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Govt scraps same day enrolments on election day

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
The government has been accused of attacking democracy by scrapping same day enrolments on election day. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.
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Nearly half of New Zealanders who apply for Australian citizenship not born in New Zealand

July 24, 2025 • 4 mins
Nearly half of all New Zealanders who move to Australia and apply for citizenship there were not born in New Zealand. Rayssa Almeida reports.
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