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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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Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Sports update 16.06.2026

An early morning sports news update.

Market update 16.06.2026

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

How do MPs’ perks compare with the private sector? 16.06.2026

How do MPs' perks compare to those in the private sector? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to John Campbell.

Report finds flood risk can be reduced without mass retreat 16.06.2026

South Dunedin can significantly reduce its flood risks without resorting to wholesale managed retreat, according to the South Dunedin Future programme which has presented three proposals for how the low-lying area can adapt to the effects of climate change. Tess Brunton reports.

Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni 16.06.2026

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Why selling trim milk in Wellington is technically illegal 16.06.2026

You could soon legally buy trim milk in Wellington if the government manages to change some archaic laws. Yes, up until now it's been illegal to sell trim milk in the capital without a license, and doing so could technically land you a $20 fine. Tyrone-Jay Barugh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

RNZ’s Jo Moir on the week’s key developments at Parliament 16.06.2026

The Public Service Commissioner has been tasked with investigating officials, after it was revealed ministers were misled about a failed technology project. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir discusses the latest political news from parliament with John Campbell.

Sports update 16.06.2026

An early morning sports news update.

Market update 16.06.2026

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

More secure logins raise concerns about digital inclusion 16.06.2026

You may have noticed that more and more websites now ask for an extra step when you log in. It's called multi-factor authentication, so instead of just entering a password, users are asked to provide a second form of identification, like a code sent to their phone or email. It's one of the measures ManageMyHealth implemented following last year's data breach. But while it helps protect personal in...

Fears students could abandon subjects under new proposals 16.06.2026

English teachers fear thousands of teens will drop their subject if the government's draft curriculum for senior classes goes ahead unchanged. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Former All White Ricki Herbert reviews draw with Iran 16.06.2026

The All Whites sit joint top of their group after playing out a two-all draw with Iran in their opening World Cup match. Ricki Herbert analysed their performance with Ingrid Hipkiss.

Sir Brian Roche on probe into ministry technology project 16.06.2026

Immigration Minister Erica Stanford issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials "deliberately withheld" information from both her and the previous Labour government about a failed technology upgrade. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche will be investigating the process, and spoke to John Campbell.

Business news 16.06.2026

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Warnings over new bank card scammers 16.06.2026

Police say scammers are convincing some members of the community, particularly older people, to leave their bank cards in their letterboxes, resulting in significant financial loss. Detective Senior Sergeant Simon Taylor, of Counties Manukau Police spoke to John Campbell.

Live update from G7 summit in France 16.06.2026

US President Donald Trump says the full text of the US/Iran deal will be made public soon. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Evian.

Morning rural news 16.06.2026

The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early sports update 16.06.2026

An early morning sports news update.

All Whites draw with Iran at FIFA World Cup 16.06.2026

The All Whites have kicked off their Football World Cup with a result many might not have seen coming, a two-all draw with Iran. Felicity Reid reports.

World news wrap 16.06.2026

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Aged Care Association responds to new funding announcement 16.06.2026

The government has announced it will increase funding for aged care. Residential care providers will receive an additional $79 million from Health New Zealand. Tracey Martin from the Aged Care Association spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 June 15.06.2026

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; Waitomo boss discusses what US/Iran deal means for fuel prices; Screen use researcher discusses UK social media ban; Economists identify apparent errors in Labour transport policy; Trailblazing surgeon hopes to inspire Pacific women

Trailblazing surgeon hopes to inspire Pacific women 15.06.2026

A Cook Islander has made history as New Zealand's first Pacific female orthopaedic surgeon. Dr Ailsa Wilson spoke to John Campbell.

Screen use researcher discusses UK social media ban 15.06.2026

The UK has announced its plans to ban social media for under 16s. Public health academic Samantha Marsh specialises in research on the impact of screen use on young people. She's also the academic advisor for pro-ban advocacy group B416. Marsh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Economist discusses costings of Labour’s transport policy 15.06.2026

Economist Sam Warburton discusses Labour's public transport policy with John Campbell.

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