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Morning Report

Hosted by RNZ · news · EN · 735 episodes

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About this Podcast:

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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Verified email

Booking probability

39%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is Morning Report about?

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.

Who hosts Morning Report?

Morning Report is hosted by RNZ. The show has published 735 episodes to date.

What has Morning Report covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Unions raise alarm over private share of health spending" (26 October 2026, 6 minutes), "Update from Tel Aviv ahead of Israel's election" (26 October 2026, 6 minutes), and "Morning rural news" (26 October 2026, 4 minutes).

How often does Morning Report publish?

Morning Report publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 6 minutes across 735 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Morning Report?

Booking probability for Morning Report is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Morning Report requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Morning Report's contact route on record: verified email.

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RNZ hosts Morning Report, a news show with 735 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Morning Report

    Unions raise alarm over private share of health spending

    Oct 26, 20266 min

    A report commissioned by healthcare unions says almost half of public health spending is being channelled into the private sector. The report was commissioned by Public Futures Aotearoa, a coalition of healthcare unions...

  • Morning Report

    Update from Tel Aviv ahead of Israel's election

    Oct 26, 20266 min

    Israeli voters are preparing to go to the polls for the first time since the October 7th Hamas attacks, Israel's worst security failure, and Israel's invasion of Gaza, estimated to have killed more than seventy thousand...

  • Morning Report

    Morning rural news

    Oct 26, 20264 min

    The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

  • Morning Report

    Sports update

    Oct 26, 20264 min

    An early morning sports news update.

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    World news wrap

    Oct 26, 20265 min

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

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    Fire and Emergency board chair on chief's resignation

    Oct 26, 202610 min

    The head of Fire and Emergency has quit, more than a month after the Minister of Internal Affairs said she no longer had confidence in him. In September, Brooke van Velden accused Kerry Gregory of keeping significant...

  • Morning Report

    Porirua research highlights scale of type 2 diabetes epidemic

    Oct 22, 20266 min

    A quarter of patients at one Porirua general practice are diabetic or pre-diabetic. This is a finding of research co-led by Porirua Union and Community Health Service GP, Dr Bryan Betty who says the findings reflect a...

  • Morning Report

    An update on US midterm election race with Nick Harper

    Oct 22, 20265 min

    In the United States, the midterm elections are looming. The Republicans currently hold the majority in the House and the Senate, but the Democrats could win back control of one, or even both. The Republicans have been...

  • Morning Report

    Morning Rural News for 22 October 2026

    Oct 22, 20265 min

    News from the rural farming sector.

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    Sports Chat for 22 October 2026

    Oct 22, 20264 min

    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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    What matters most to voters in Te Tai Tokerau

    Oct 22, 20263 min

    New Zealand's northernmost Maori seat, Te Tai Tokerau, stretches all the way from Cape Reinga to Auckland's North Shore. It's a hugely diverse electorate with one of the most intriguing contests in the country. Reporter...

  • Morning Report

    World news wrap

    Oct 22, 20266 min

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

  • Morning Report

    Heather Keats previews Labour Weekend’s weather

    Oct 22, 20265 min

    Parts of the country are in for a Labour weekend scorcher, with temperatures set to hit the high twenties, before wet and windy weather returns on Monday. Metservice's Head of Weather News, Heather Keats spoke to Ingrid...

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    Morning Report Essentials Thursday 22 October

    Oct 21, 202629 min

    GP says early intervention is key to easing hospital pressure; Brownlee says threats against MPs have worsened significantly; Senior doctors urge parties to address specialist shortages; What Israel's new Pacific...

  • Morning Report

    Kiwis urged to record calls of endangered wetland bird

    Oct 21, 20264 min

    Holidaymakers are being asked to do a little homework this long weekend to help one of New Zealand's endangered birds. Labour weekend happens to coincide with the start of the mating season for the often secretive...

  • Morning Report

    Woman's bid to register her dog as an assist dog hits barriers

    Oct 21, 20264 min

    A deaf woman with a health condition has hit barriers getting her dog registered as a disability assist dog. There are eight organisations that certify and train disability assistance dogs, allowing the animals and...

  • Morning Report

    What Netflix's move into advertising means for Kiwi media

    Oct 21, 20265 min

    Experts are warning that the rollout of ads on New Zealand's biggest streaming service could be ushering in a huge shift in the local market. Netflix holds about 50 per cent of the streaming audience in New Zealand and...

  • Morning Report

    Franklin community fights to save its century-old hospital

    Oct 21, 20263 min

    A small rural community in Auckland's south is fighting to save its hospital. The Franklin Memorial hospital served the local community for more than 100 years before closing for refurbishment in 2024. But now health...

  • Morning Report

    Sports Chat for 22 October 2026

    Oct 21, 20264 min

    An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

  • Morning Report

    Market Update for 22 October 2026

    Oct 21, 20262 min

    Business update for 22 October 2026.

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