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 11, 2025 24 mins
A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year; Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues; Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair; Travellers entering the United States could soon face ...
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Australian correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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December 11, 2025 4 mins
There's now evidencve of truth behind the old saying dogs are man's best friend. Michelle Le Long from PD Insurance spoke to Corin Dann.
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December 11, 2025 4 mins
Beekeepers are on high alert as invasive yellow-legged hornets start to spread in search of hives to conquer. Auckland Beekeepers Club president Ken Brown spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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December 11, 2025 2 mins
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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When you receive an annual statement from your KiwiSaver provider, it will show you what lump sum you are on track to have saved by the time you are 65, and what that should mean per week. But KiwiSaver providers say it might not be as accurate as you think. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Travellers entering the United States could soon face extra social media scrutiny. Susanne Heubel, a US immigration attorney at Harter Secrest & Emery spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.
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Aircrash investigators are calling for changes to rules governing airspace after two planes came close to colliding in midair. Transport Accident Investigation Commission chief investigator Louise Cook spoke to Corin Dann.
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A new survey suggests lamb is set to beat ham on for the Kiwi Christmas lunch. Nadia Lim spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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December 11, 2025 3 mins
With families set to gather for the holiday period, airports around the country are preparing for their busiest period of the year. Christchurch Airport Communications Manager Sean Tully spoke to Corin Dann.
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December 11, 2025 3 mins
Sports update with Nathan Rarere.
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December 11, 2025 3 mins
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
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A petition has been launched calling for shade to be mandatory at every new and upgraded playground. Founder of Roam with Kids, Renata Wiles spoke to Corin Dann.
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Nine Auckland poker dens have been shut down in a crackdown on illegal gambling venues. Department of Internal Affairs' Director of Gambling, Vicki Scott spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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After an epic trek across Antarctica. a New Zealand-led expedition is getting ready to drill through hundreds of metres of ice and sediment as part of a critical research on the impact of a warming climate. Climate change correpsondent Kate Newton reports.
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As wait times for heart patients increase, it's emerged half of New Zealand's cardiologists are edging towards retirement. Dr Selwyn Wong spoke to Corin Dann.
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December 11, 2025 6 mins
An early morning update from RNZ's business team.
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A software 'glitch' is to blame for air traffic control disruption that left some planes circling over airports and others unable to take off earlier this year. Airways Chief Executive James Young spoke to Corin Dann.
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has come out of hiding and appeared in Norway to collect her Nobel Peace Prize. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent William Denselow.
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