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    An early morning sports news update.

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    October 11, 2026 · 4 min

    It's been a weekend filled with frantic campaigning, handshakes, and new policies from the politicians. Political reporter Russell Palmer covers off the latest announcements.

  • World news wrap

    October 11, 2026 · 6 min

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

  • Dr Lara Greaves discusses Maori electorate race

    October 11, 2026 · 7 min

    With the election now less than a month away, the seven Maori electorate are riveting contests. Dr Lara Greaves, Ngapuhi, Pakeha, Tarara, is an associate professor in politics at Victoria University of Wellington. She spoke to John…

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    Business update for 9 October 2026.

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    Are you feeling wealthier? It's been the question of the election campaign so far but new data from Stats NZ indicates the answer is probably no, for lots of us. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now.

  • Wellington water entity spends millions tackling foul smell

    October 8, 2026 · 3 min

    Wellington's water entity is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to fix a foul stench that's plagued a Lower Hutt community for years. Residents have spoken out about the rotten, vomit-inducing smell caused by the Seaview sewage…

  • Weekly Sports Panel: Abby Wilson and Lima Sopoaga

    October 8, 2026 · 11 min

    1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and All Black and Manu Samoa player, Lima Sopoaga join Morning Report for this week's sports panel.

  • Air Chathams chief calls for rethink of regional air links

    October 8, 2026 · 8 min

    The chief executive of Air Chathams says it's time to rethink regional air connectivity in New Zealand. With rising costs and the price of fuel, regional airlines are struggling at the moment - many have been assisted up by government…

  • Gallery director on the return of Wellington City Gallery

    October 8, 2026 · 5 min

    Wellington's City Gallery re-opens tomorrow after a two-year closure, during which the 1930s heritage building underwent earthquake re-strengthening and a full scale refurbishment. Its return marks the latest step in the rejuvenation of Te…

  • Intellectual property lawyer on the Chiefs name dispute

    October 8, 2026 · 6 min

    New Zealand Rugby is going to court in a case of what it believes are too many chiefs. It launched High Court proceedings against Papua New Guinea's incoming NRL franchise to stop the new club from using the Chiefs name. NZR is seeking…

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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.