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Morning Report

RNZ
New Zealand
Auckland
Christchurch
Labour Party
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Private Schools
National Party
Iran
Auckland, New Zealand
Wellington
Air New Zealand
Public Schools
City Rail Link
World Cup
S&P 500
Nasdaq
Inflation
Dow Jones
Education Funding

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

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Three of four Northland district and regional councils will propose to the Government that they be merged. Ken Couper, Mayor for Whangarei and the spokesperson for the collective of Northland councils that are proposing amalgamation and spoke to Ingr... more

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Richard Hills
Auckland Council Chair of Policy Planning and Development Committee
Auckland Council
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Dr Stuart Dalziel
Auckland paediatric emergency physician
Auckland Hospital/Medical Community
Episode: Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 July
Janine Schwannacher
Representative, Excellent Rural Supports
Excellent Rural Supports
Episode: Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 July
Rachel Hemingway
Brain injury survivor, founder of Chapter1 Gallery
Chapter1 Gallery, Suitcase Stories
Episode: Brain injury survivor opens gallery and backs artists
Jon Duffy
Consumers NZ Chief Executive
Consumer NZ
Episode: Not all 'local' online stores are what they seem
Fiona MacMillan
Chief Executive, Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand
Poultry Industry Association of New Zealand
Episode: Fiona MacMillan on bird flu response
Simon Barnett
Head of public training and medical products at Hato Hone St John
Hato Hone St John
Episode: Hato Hone St John launches phone-sized defibrillator
Michael de Hamel
Owner/operator of the Akaroa Mail
Akaroa Mail
Episode: Akaroa Mail marks 150 years in print
Stuart Dalziel
Auckland pediatric emergency physician
Auckland hospital/medical community
Episode: Calls grow for mandatory e-scooter helmets

Hosts

John Campbell
Host of Morning Report / RNZ Morning Report, longstanding presenter with emphasis on political and public policy interview insight
Ingrid Hipkiss
Co-host / Host of RNZ Morning Report, known for presenting and guiding policy-focused conversations

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 217 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.

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    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

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Some feedback notes pacing and segment length; shorter clips are liked for quick consumption.
Audiences value human-interest elements that accompany policy discussions.
Listeners appreciate timely, policy-focused conversations with expert guests.

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#67
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Households brace for higher inflation
Q: Why might the OCR trajectory be slower or quicker than markets expect, given domestic pressures?
The guest points to a combination of fuel costs, electricity, and other non-price-stimulated pressures being at play domestically, which could complicate the pace of rate hikes and inflation coming down.
Households brace for higher inflation
Q: What are you predicting for the inflation rate in the near term?
The guest expects inflation to reach about 4.1%, higher than the Reserve Bank's target, before easing later, highlighting the pain this level could cause households.
Richard Hills discusses Plan Change 120
Q: Is pausing the plan a possibility?
The panel has considered delaying, but the guest stresses that there is demand for certainty from property owners and developers, suggesting delaying could preserve the larger 2 million capacity instead of moving forward with the hybrid approach.
Richard Hills discusses Plan Change 120
Q: Right, what's going to happen today? What are we getting?
The officials are presenting the final or recommended plan after consultations, aiming for a middle-ground hybrid that increases density near transport hubs while retaining essential protections, with a final decision expected after further consultation and panel review.
Not all 'local' online stores are what they seem
Q: What should consumers do if they suspect a site is misleading?
Regulators have limited reach when operators are offshore, but actions can be taken through platforms (Facebook, Shopify) and by using chargeback rights with credit cards for purchases, though enforcement remains complex.

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What is Morning Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk, current-affairs focused interview show that blends breaking news with in-depth conversations with politicians, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders from New Zealand and beyond. Recurring discussion topics include government reform, public service efficiency, AI and technology adoption in the public sector, housing and regional economics, and sector-specific issues like tourism, education, health, and charitable relief. The format often pairs sharp political or policy analysis with human stories from frontline professionals, giving listeners practical insights into how policy and events play out in real life. A standout aspect is the balance between hard-edged policy scrutiny and accessible, human-centered storytelling, w... more

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2. Dr Stuart Dalziel
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