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

February 2, 2026 32 mins
With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn. Plus, we asked Labour leader Chris Hipkins what he does and doesn't like about the proposed free trade agreement with India. The opposition is calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and ...
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A Taranaki cinema complex faces imminent closure if it can't find new trustees. Robin Martin reports.
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February 2, 2026 6 mins
We're a nation of Kiwis but many New Zealanders have never seen the bird they're named after in the wild. So when a project to bring the national icon back to the capital was hatched in 2016 most people thought it was crazy. The Capital Kiwi Project aims to restore a large scale wild kiwi population to Wellington's hillsides - from Red Rocks on the south coast to west of Porirua. A decade on, the kiwi are thriving - and when t...
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Waitangi Day commemorations in the Far North kick off this week, with thousands of people flocking to the small tourist town of Paihia. Waitangi National Trust chair Tania Simpson spoke to Corin Dann
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February 2, 2026 2 mins
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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February 2, 2026 2 mins
New Zealand's most stolen car is again the Toyota Aqua. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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Roadworks across Lower Hutt are testing commuters' patience with motorists venting their frustration about gridlock and long delays. Pretoria Gordon reports.
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A weight loss doctor is hopeful more people will be able to access Wegovy in the near future. Dr Gerard McQuinlan spoke to Corin Dann.
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February 2, 2026 7 mins
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the party's push to win all the Maori seats
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Post-Covid decluttering is continuing to help small community organisations and businesses thrive. Nona Pelletier reports.
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Corrections was aware a probation officer was being investigated by police over allegations of sexual offending against a child for more than two weeks before he was arrested. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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February 2, 2026 6 mins
Some GPs are urging patience while they gear up for diagonising and treating ADHD. Specialist GP at Riccarton Clinic in Christchurch and GenPro Chair Dr Angus Chambers spoke to Corin Dann.
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February 2, 2026 3 mins
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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A principals group says schools need time to implement a new student report system being rolled out by the government. Lucy Naylor from the Auckland Primary Principals Association spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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Major insurance company AA has confirmed it isn't offering new home insurance policies in Woodend, a town about 25 kilometres north of Christchurch. Real estate agent Amanda Newson spoke to Corin Dann.
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February 2, 2026 3 mins
An Auckland councillor is urging a 40-strong pack of dirtbikers to think of their community after police say they were driving dangerously at the weekend. Finn Blackwell reports.
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A Pharmac advisory panel has provisionally recommended funding weight loss drug Wegovy as a high priority for some people. Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss
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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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