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Morning Report

RNZ
New Zealand
Auckland
Labour Party
National Party
United States
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Christopher Luxon
Australia
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Private Schools
Capital Gains Tax
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New Zealand Government
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Tourism
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RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.

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Latest Episodes

On today's episode Winston Peters on not signing UN declaration on pandemic preparedness; Flaxmere College principal Cherie Heeney on their low-cost uniform; Political panel - Greens' Ricardo Menendez-March and Act's James Christmas.

From today Christchurch residents will have a new option when recycling electronic waste. Patrick Moynahan, chief executive of facility owner Echo, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New statistics reveal that ACC receives around 76,000 gardening-related injury claims each year. Gardening expert Lynda Hallinan spoke to John Campbell about taking care in the wilds of the garden.

Some Aucklanders are making the effort to head to the market, butcher and bakery as they avoid dominant supermarket retailers. reports.Matthew Theunissen.

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Recent Guests

Lima Sopoaga
Former All Black and Manu Samoa player
Former professional player
Episode: Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga
Nathan Rarere
Radio New Zealand broadcaster
RNZ
Episode: Sports update
Giles Bedford
A commentator and expert on critical minerals and resources
Episode: Market update
Tim Macindoe
Mayor of Hamilton
Hamilton City Council
Episode: Hamilton leaders meet over rise in CBD violence
Jahman Cochrane
Student doctor with Crohn's disease and organizer of the toilet road trip
Self/CCNZ Fundraiser
Episode: Crohn's disease inspires search for NZ's best public toilet
Richard Edwards
New Zealand Autocar magazine's managing editor
New Zealand Autocar
Episode: Surge in popularity of Chinese EV maker BYD
Gaurav Sharma
RNZ Asia journalist who discusses the Takanini electorate
RNZ Asia
Episode: Takanini emerges as a key electorate to watch
Alexa Cook
Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter
RNZ
Episode: Napier council warned about intersection before fatal crash
Anastasia Gamble
Simpson-Greason partner discussing the survey findings
Simpson-Greason
Episode: Morning business news for Wednesday 7 October

Hosts

John Campbell
Host with Morning Report; long-time NZ broadcaster known for interviewing politicians and newsmakers.
Ingrid Hipkiss
Co-host; experienced journalist anchoring morning news and interviews.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 224 ratings
  • Good for information to but difficult to listen.

    Good for information and overall, however, from what I’ve listened to so far the male host tends to ask a question and then speak over the person’s answer. It’s very frustrating to try and hear a complete answer. I prefer to listen to the information available and make a on assessment from there.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Walto1987
    Australia2 years ago
  • Top stories

    Top stories are hidden in amongst all the other clips. It would be so great to separate the top stories into its own channel.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Jubbazz88
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Why is “today” split into so many parts

    I love the segments and topics but it’s a little frustrating that it’s all split up rather than being in a single episode. Maybe I’m missing something.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jkristalie
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Bring back daily summaries

    Please bring back 30 min daily summaries

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Alex W90
    United States5 years ago
  • The best journalism in NZ

    RNZ still remains the benchmark

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dcjmartin
    New Zealand5 years ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticism focuses on pacing or clipping of segments rather than full-length episodes.
Listeners appreciate reliable, on-the-ground reporting and timely updates.
The show is valued for balancing local NZ news with global context.
Guests and hosts are generally seen as credible and well-informed.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#182
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#62
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#16
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#102
Singapore/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Wayne Brown calls National's Mill Road plan 'idiotic'
Q: Are you taking legal action on fast-track developments and unplanned land purchases?
Brown indicates they will take a firm, protective stance against unplanned developments and emphasizes strict limits on rushing projects without proper planning and resources.
Wayne Brown calls National's Mill Road plan 'idiotic'
Q: What made you so grumpy about some of those election promises being made?
Brown explains he's frustrated with party politicians promising big projects without majority support or clear funding, arguing for careful, needs-based planning rather than rushed commitments.
New card payment rules leave consumers and retailers waiting
Q: So what's the consumer experience been then?
Consumer NZ reports ongoing complaints about higher surcharges, argues for a ban on high charges, and suggests prices may rise to reflect costs while emphasizing disclosure and transparency for customers.
New card payment rules leave consumers and retailers waiting
Q: So in terms of what retailers want done about it, what are you hearing there?
Retail NZ advocates a cap or clear guide to appropriate surcharges, noting previous warnings about excessive charges and urging a formal review to quantify what shops are paying and to set transparent thresholds.
New card payment rules leave consumers and retailers waiting
Q: Consumers and retailers say it's not yet had the impact they were hoping for. So what's the issue here?
Susan Edmunds explains that surcharges persist due to regulatory back-and-forth, confusion about what constitutes a fair rate, and the partial effect of the cap, with stakeholders calling for clearer guidance and updated reviews by the Commerce Commission.

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A fast-moving NZ-based news programme that blends breaking national and international events with sharp interviews and analysis. Episodes span politics, business, science, sports, and local issues, often featuring expert guests, policymakers, and industry voices to unpack how stories unfold and what they mean for everyday life. It likely appeals to engaged listeners who want concise, context-rich updates plus informed perspectives on timely topics.

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1. Lima Sopoaga
2. Nathan Rarere
3. Giles Bedford
4. Tim Macindoe
5. Jahman Cochrane
6. Richard Edwards
7. Gaurav Sharma
8. Alexa Cook

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