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Morning Report

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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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New Zealand engineers have been helping recovery efforts following recent earthquakes using artificial intelligence. Within hours of the devastating double quakes in Venezuela in June, engineers from the New Zealand Society for Earthquake Engineering... more

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Nathan Rarere
Radio New Zealand broadcaster
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Episode: Sports update
Giles Bedford
A commentator and expert on critical minerals and resources
Episode: Market update
Pene Pati
Opera tenor, Wellington Opera
Wellington Opera
Episode: Pene Pati discusses Wellington Opera’s season of Manon
Alex Rogers
DOC Auckland Operations Director
Department of Conservation
Episode: DOC’s Alex Rogers discusses Goat Island parking fees
Aaron Wilson
Head of School for Education and Social Practice at the University of Auckland
University of Auckland
Episode: Teacher training head defends graduates
Bill Fry
Principal Scientist, Earth Sciences New Zealand; Honorary Professor, University of Otago
Earth Sciences NZ, University of Otago
Episode: Quake experts discusses NZ’s alert system and preparedness
Alwyn Bakker
MetService meteorologist
MetService
Episode: Latest from MetService as cold blast hits country
Paul Ingram
President, Rotorua Chamber of Commerce
Rotorua Business Chamber
Episode: Rotorua Business Chamber responds to PM’s apology
Bev Lawton
Advocate for women's health and cervical screening improvements
Independent
Episode: Dr Bev Lawton discusses cervical cancer screening review

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 220 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

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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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Spotify
#130
New Zealand/Trending
Apple Podcasts
#246
New Zealand/Top Podcasts
Apple Podcasts
#43
New Zealand/News
Apple Podcasts
#189
Singapore/News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Craig McCulloch on PM’s apology to business owners
Q: What did you make of Prime Minister Luxon's apology?
Craig McCulloch responded that it appeared as a significant moment of contrition but was undermined by the initial delivery and the perception that the message was tone-deaf, raising questions about its effectiveness and political impact.
Morning Report Essentials Tuesday 4 August
Q: Do you still think the Prime Minister should sack Winston Peters?
Hipkins argues that Winston Peters' position as Foreign Affairs Minister is untenable and unlikely to be part of Labour's future government, given issues around his conduct and credibility.
Dr Bev Lawton discusses cervical cancer screening review
Q: What is your sense of what has gone wrong here?
The failure isn't just with the new register; it's a broader breakdown across the screening pathway, including data gaps, follow-up delays, and inconsistent recall processes in primary care, all contributing to harm and missed opportunities to prevent cervical cancer.
NZ film festival’s artistic director Paolo Bertolin
Q: Tell us first of all about how you choose what to kick the festival off with.
The opening choice is a collaborative process with a team of programmers and advisors, aiming to highlight a standout New Zealand film while balancing global talent and visibility for local cinema.
Transpower’s Chantelle Bramley discusses cold snap power demand
Q: What determines how quickly generation can be increased to meet demand?
Response time depends on the unit; some larger thermal units may take up to 12 hours to come online, which is why notices are released well in advance and why batteries are prepared to discharge during peaks.

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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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