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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.
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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Friday, 17 October 2025
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point; Global fertility rates are declining and a quarter of people now live in a country where the population is… Read more Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
17 Oct 2025We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday
17 Oct 2025Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional… Read more Audio
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Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Market Update for 17 October 2025
Market Update for 17 October 2025 Audio
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International report gives the NZ pension system a solid pass
An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now. Audio
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Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Taine Randell
17 Oct 2025One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action. Audio
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Animal experts against plans to keep pregnant pigs in crates
17 Oct 2025Newly released documents show the government's independent animal welfare experts do not agree with plans to keep pregnant pigs in tiny crates before and after birth. RNZs Anusha Bradley spoke to… Read more Audio
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Sports News for 17 October 2025
17 Oct 2025The All Blacks have confirmed their first tour of South Africa in 30 years, with the Rugby Championship dropping off the calendar for 2026. Audio
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Pasifika pride peaks ahead of Mt Smart double header
17 Oct 2025The Pacific Champs kick off at Mount Smart on Sunday with an epic double header between the Samoan and Kiwi sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports. Audio
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Second attempt at emergency council meeting in Kaipara
17 Oct 2025The Kaipara District Council will this morning make a second attempt at having an emergency meeting after a meeting on Thursday was interrupted by an elderly protester. RNZs Northland reporter Peter… Read more Audio
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Calls for more testing of water at camping grounds
17 Oct 2025The father of a girl who was hospitalised after drinking contaminated water on a school camp wants more testing of campground water. John Warwick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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.
Hosted by former political editor and breakfast and business TV host Corin Dann, with co-presenter Ingrid Hipkiss. They’re joined by award-winning newsreader Nicola Wright, and, sports newsreader and commentator Nathan Rarere (who also hosts RNZ's First Up).
Edited by Martin Gibson
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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