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Morning Report

RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There"s a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.

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00:04:16

Night shelter proving popular with New Plymouth's...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

A steady stream of rough sleepers is taking advantage of a recently-opened night shelter in New Plymouth. Taranaki Whanganui reporter, Robin Martin reports.

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00:04:36

Diabetes becoming more common in younger Kiwis

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Experts are alarmed the number of New Zealanders with diabetes is not just getting bigger, it's also getting younger. Starship Hospital's paediatric endocrinologist, Dr Craig Jefferies spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:05:18

Whakamātūtū on brink of closing down

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Wellington's Depression Recovery Centre is on the brink of closing down, because of a lack of funding. Ali Lewis is a client at Whakamātūtū and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:02:39

Sports Chat for 5 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

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

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00:03:55

Kiwisaver funds being lent to high alert countries

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

New research shows half a billion dollars of New Zealanders' money in KiwiSaver and other retail investments has been lent to countries on 'high alert' for human rights violations. The paper written by Motu Research uses data from Mindful Money, an independent charity which aims to provide transparency for kiwis on where their money is invested. Co-CEO of Mindful Money, Barry Coates spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:05:57

Iwi leaders hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Iwi leaders are hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs back together and make the party a credible force leading into next year's election. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:03:53

Employment affecting relationships between migrants...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Employment advocates say the Government is "driving a wedge" between migrant workers and local communities by urging domestic businesses to prioritise New Zealanders. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports.

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00:07:20

Govt axes treaty education obligations for schools

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

The government's decision to axe schools' obligation to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi has angered groups representing school boards, teachers and principals. President of the New Zealand Principals' Federation, Leanne Otene spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:01:01

Sports News for 5 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

American tennis star and former world No.1 Venus Williams is heading back to Auckland's ASB Classic.

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00:05:21

Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Unemployment is expected to rise to a near nine-year high, with people still struggling to find work, or enough work. Student Job Search CEO Louise Savike spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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00:07:47

Election day arrives in New York as locals vote for...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

New Yorkers are casting their final votes for a new mayor. Washington correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:04:58

Early Sports Chat for 5 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

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

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00:03:41

Tough times for Ruapehu District with business closures

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Times have been tough for the Ruapehu District with the closure of two forestry mills and the mothballing of the Chateau Tongariro. Penny Miles reports.

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00:04:23

World News Wrap for 5 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

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00:05:49

Dentists call for urgent action on access to treatment

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

Dentists are calling for urgent government action on affordability and access to treatments, as demand for dental aid grants continues to rise. President of the New Zealand Dental Association Dave Excell spoke to Corin Dann.

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00:00:57

Sports News for 5 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/04

New Zealand doubles player Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gaby Dadrowski have been beaten by American Taylor Townsend and Russian Katerina Siniakova in their second match at the WTA Finals in Riyahd.

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00:03:07

More than $1m cut from drowning prevention programmes

Morning Report ·

2025/11/03

The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding. Water Safety's General Manager Partnerships and Funding Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:30:47

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/03

On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his resignation from MPs within the party; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The government was warned its plan to means-test benefits for 18 and 19 year olds could keep them in unsafe homes, or encourage teen pregnancies; Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an eighty percent

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00:05:37

Forecasters predict warm and wet end to 2025

Morning Report ·

2025/11/03

Earth Sciences New Zealand are reporting an 80% chance of La Niña conditions in its latest Seasonal Climate Outlook for November to January. Chris Brandolino spoke to Morning Report.

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00:05:24

Licensing trusts respond to MPs move for more alcohol...

Morning Report ·

2025/11/03

Two of the few remaining licensing Trusts in New Zealand say the community doesn't want alcohol sold at more places in West Auckland. Chief executive of the Trusts, Allan Pollard spoke to Corin Dann.

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