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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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Tuesday, 3 February 2026
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Standardised report cards for primary schools
3 Feb 2026Parents will see new-look report cards for their children at primary school - which will be consistent across every school in the country. Russell Palmer reports Audio
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Global wrap with Lucy Thomson
3 Feb 2026Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Lucy Thomson Audio
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Greens call for transparency over rare minerals talks
3 Feb 2026The opposition's calling for more transparency over New Zealand's talks with the United States about the supply of rare and critical minerals. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann
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Monday, 2 February 2026
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 February
We were straight out of the blocks this morning, talking to the father of running sensation Sam Ruthe following his record-breaking run in Boston; Plus, the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, joined… Read more Audio
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Taranaki surfers frothing over return of world's surfng elite
The surfing community in Taranaki - the only region in New Zealand to have previously hosted the globe's elite surf competition - is stoked for its Raglan cousins who are to hold a combined men's and… Read more Audio
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History made at Australian Open
2 Feb 2026History has been made at the Australian Open, with Carlos Alcaraz becoming the youngest man to win all four Grand Slams. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Peter Pan themed statue comes to life in Dunedin
Thomas in London. The statue has been a beloved part of the Dunedin Botanic Garden since the 1960s, and yesterday Lee shared her experiences during a public talk before the fairies and pirates… Read more Audio
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HYROX fitness craze hits Auckland
2 Feb 2026The latest global fitness craze HYROX saw almost 10,000 athletes compete at the Auckland's Showgrounds this weekend. Former pro-boxer turned fitness coach Shane Cameron runs an official Hyrox Training… Read more Audio
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Morning Sports Chat
2 Feb 2026An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market update
The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Customers switching banks in record numbers
What could banking mortgage incentives may mean for those with home loans? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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NZ veers away from 'road map' away from fossil fuels
2 Feb 2026Documents released to RNZ show Resources Minister Shane Jones shut down the possibility of New Zealand signing up to a so-called 'road map' away from fossil fuels at the annual global climate summit… Read more 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 First Up from 5-6am weekdays).
Monday to Friday, 6am - 9am
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