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Award-winning cop-turned-author on West Coast crime thriller
28 Jan 2026For his latest novel, Chris Blake has stepped out from behind the pseudonym with which he published his first. He used it to distance himself from his day job with the New Zealand Police. Audio
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Judith Collins announces her retirement from politics
28 Jan 2026Senior National Minister - and former National Party leader Judith Collins - has announced her retirement from politics ahead of this year's election. She is set to become head of the Law Commission… Audio
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Music with Maggie Tweedie
28 Jan 2026Maggie Tweedie serves up fresh summer sounds, from new local jazz outfit Groove Council to Goldie Boutilier's pop and former Wellingtonian Rachel Andie's laidback soulful grooves. Audio
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Around the motu: RNZ's reporter in Dunedin, Tess Brunton
28 Jan 2026Tess discusses a health watchdog's criticism of staffing levels at Oamaru Hospital, problematic Gore campground about to close, the Kakapo camera giving remote viewers an opportunity to watch a nest… Audio
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Book review: Three of the best from 2025
28 Jan 2026Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore three of her favourite books from last year: The True True Story of Raja the Gullible by Rabih Alameddine, published by Little Brown Books, Service by John Tottenham… Audio
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Waitomo fossils shed new light on ancient birdlife
28 Jan 2026Million-year-old fossils have been found in a cave near Waitomo painting a picture of New Zealand wildlife in a period very little was known about. Audio
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Colin Carruthers KC on his heroic uncle - a WWII merchant seaman
28 Jan 2026In 1942 a German U-boat approached the entrance to New York's Lower Bay - surprised to see the lights of Manhattan blazing as usual. Audio
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A History of Student Radio - Episode Five
28 Jan 2026In this new bonus episode Yadana Saw looks at the challenges facing the Student Radio Network and how the stations are staying alive and relevant in an increasingly digital first, music streaming… Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January
Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he… Audio
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Australia: Anti-hate speech law used
28 Jan 2026Australia correspondent Chris Niesche details new hate speech laws invoked following a man's arrest at an anti-immigration rally. Audio
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Opening up Government services in South Africa
28 Jan 2026Accessing Government services to apply for the likes of a passport or maybe some kind of funding, can often be a frustrating experience. Audio
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Charities could cease to exist if they don't re-register
Time is running out for charities, sports clubs and other incorporated societies if they don't re-register under new legislation. Audio
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Bic Runga discusses 100 years of APRA
28 Jan 2026It's been 100 years since the establishment of the Australasian Performing Right Association - known as 'APRA' APRA Board Aotearoa Writer Director, and iconic New Zealand singer-songwriter Bic Runga… Audio
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Parents launch school bus service after students left stranded
28 Jan 2026Some Manawatu parents are starting their own school bus service after routes into Palmerston North were cut, leaving rural students stranded. Tangimoana parent and dairy farmer Nikita Walker spoke to… Audio
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Morning sports chat
28 Jan 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Morning market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Data shows singles hit hardest by inflation
28 Jan 2026Data shows that single people and older households are hit hardest by inflation. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann Audio
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Tourists hit by devastating storm praise local hospitality
28 Jan 2026Tourists helicoptered out of a flood-damaged East Coast campground, say the hospitality from locals is the silver-lining following last week's devastating storm. Mary Argue reports. Audio
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Weekly Political Panel: Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni
28 Jan 2026Simeon Brown and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
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Kakapo cam broadcasting 24/7 for birdwatchers
28 Jan 2026Bird-watchers can keep an eye on critically endangered kakapo from the comfort of the couch via a 24/7 webcam, live and direct from remote Whenua Hou or Codfish Island, near Stewart Island. Keiller… Audio
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Poll provides little clarity for Hipkins on coalition options
28 Jan 2026Labour leader Chris Hipkins is getting little clarity from voters on which governing partners he should shut out, with a new poll showing the electorate divided on his post-election options. Acting… Audio
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What options are available to lower power bills?
28 Jan 2026How do you get the best deal to keep your power bill down. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Morning sports chat for 28 January 2026
28 Jan 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Latest business news for 28 January 2026
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
