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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July 20, 2025 30 mins
In today's episode, the government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs; Inflation is expected to hit a 12 month high for the June quarter; The show of long-time American late-night television host Stephen Colbert has been cancelled from May next year; The Mainland Tactix will meet the Northern Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 5...
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It's Monday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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There is a manhunt underway in Hamilton after a fatal street fight over the weekend. Lawrenson Group owns a handful of bars in Hamilton's CBD, CEO John Lawrenson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The show of long-time American late-night television host Stephen Colbert has been cancelled from May next year. Journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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July 20, 2025 3 mins
An update from the team at RNZ Sport.
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A major medical breakthrough in the UK is giving hope to hundreds of women who are carriers of a genetic illness. Newcastle University Professor of Reproductive Biology Mary Herbert spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The Mainland Tactix will meet the Northern Mystics in netball's ANZ Premiership grand final after beating the Pulse 57-52 in Christchurch on Sunday night. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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A long-awaited regional weather radar system has been announced for the Nelson/Tasman area. MetService general manager of observing systems Kevin Alder spoke to Corin Dann.
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Inflation is expected to hit a 12-month high for the June quarter - when figures are released later Monday morning. Westpac's Senior Economist Satish Ranchhod spoke to Corin Dann.
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The government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The Transport Minister says the beleaguered national ticketing system needs to get back on track and NZTA has been "overly optimistic" about its viability. Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann.
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Auckland police issued dozens of fines, impounded vehicles, and breath-tested thousands of drivers during a boy racer event on Saturday night. Acting Counties Manukau District Commander Acting Superintendent Alison Brand spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The All Blacks fought to a 29-19 victory against a much-improved French team at Hamilton's FMG Stadium on the weekend. Sky Commentator and rugby writer Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.
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This month Kaeo is marking a ten-year anniversary. But it's not a milestone anyone's celebrating, because it's the 10th anniversary of the Far North town's boil-water notice. Reporter Peter de Graaf has more.
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The government predicts the start of billions-of-dollars of infrastructure construction in the coming months, will drive jobs and growth. Infrastructure New Zealand chief executive Nick Leggett spoke to Corin Dann.
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The chair of the panel behind a contentious report on adapting to climate change says its authors never meant that flood victims should get no help from the taxpayer. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.
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More than 60 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for UN aid trucks in northern Gaza - according to the Hamas-run health ministry. The National News Jerusalem correspondent Thomas Helm spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Doctors warn ad hoc sharing of patient information between public and private hospitals is putting patients at risk, with the government push to outsource thousands more operations. Ruth Hill reports.
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July 20, 2025 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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The government has released an infrastructure update with $6 billion of construction set to kick off by Christmas. Labour's Infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann.
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