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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April 23, 2025 27 mins
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again refused to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, during the first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, the inquest into the death of Olivia Podmore came to an emotional conclusion on Wednesday when Podmor...
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It's Thursday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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Residents in Wellington's southern suburbs say they've been inundated by an explosion of millipedes invading their streets and houses. South coast resident Chris Picking spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Along with the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings, Anzac Day, this year, is also 80 years since the end of World War 2. Timothy Brown reports.
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The family of a non-verbal autistic child have spoken out about a nightmare struggle to get help, after their son suffered a medical injury in hospital that's left him unable to walk. Autism New Zealand chief executive Dane Dougan spoke to Corin Dann.
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April 23, 2025 3 mins
Auckland FC are on the brink of their greatest debut season.
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April 23, 2025 1 min
A brief update of movements in the financial sector.
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April 23, 2025 3 mins
Wellington Zoo's new capybara is settling into his new home and getting to know his future mate. Kate Green paid him a visit.
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Consumer New Zealand wants an inquiry into expensive domestic airfares. Consumer Chief Executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The Prime Minister says he won't intervene following deputy prime minister Winston Peter's comments about RNZ on Morning Report on Wednesday. Soumya Bhamidipati reports.
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Te Pāti Māori MPs have again refused to attend a privileges hearing over their haka protest in Parliament, during the first reading of the Treaty Principles bill. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Wall Street has rallied amid reports that the White House is considering slashing tariffs on China to "de-escalate" the trade war. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
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The inquest into the death of Olivia Podmore came to an emotional conclusion on Wednesday when Podmore's family addressed the court. Olivia Podmore's mum Nienke Middleton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Deputy Prime Minister has lost sight of the real issues in favour of an "imported culture war". Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.
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April 23, 2025 5 mins
A new multi-billion-dollar road to replace State Highway 1 over Northland's the slip-prone Brynderwyns will be built just east of the current route, not well to the west as originally planned. MP for Northland Grant McCallum spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The family of a non-verbal autistic child say they struggled to get support after their son suffered a medical injury in hospital that's left him unable to walk. Tai Rāwhiti Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook has the story.
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Thousands of mourners have been filing into St Peter's Basilica in the Vatican to pay respects to Pope Francis. Reporter in Rome Seema Gupta spoke to Corin Dann.
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This year's ANZAC Day marks the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings. RSA President Sir Wayne Shelford spoke to Corin Dann.
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April 23, 2025 5 mins
First to the UK where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is wrapping up his visit there UK before he travels on to Turkey for the ANZAC commemorations. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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April 23, 2025 4 mins
News from the business sector, including a market report.
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