National Radio News and current affairs programme ‘Morning Report’.
Broadcasting nationwide every weekday morning from 6am to 9am and covering major national and international stories, as well as business, sport and Pacific and Māori affairs.
07:00am
NEWS
07:06am
BUSINESS confidence is up, according to a National Bank survey. Peter Verschaffelt reports.
07:09am
PALMER arrives in Australia to seal phase II of Closer Economic Relationship, (CER). Richard Griffin, RNZ Political Editor reports.
07:14am
DUNEDIN Anglican Diocese is not concerned over Bishop Vercoe's position as being a female church deacon. Merle Nowland talks to Reverend David Best.
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ANGLICAN Māori Mission Chairperson says Bishop Vercoe's stance raises questions. Peter Everett speaks with Kuni Jenkins.
JAMIESON uncertain about her standing in international Anglican communion. Merle Nowland speaks to Dr Penny Jamieson Live.
07:22am
CHAMBERLAIN appointed as special envoy in the current round of GATT negotiations. Geoff Robinson talks to Brian Chamberlain.
07:27am
WEATHER
07:30am
NEWS and SPORT
07:38am
EQUITCORP. The Auckland High Court case in which Alan Hawkins is attempting to regain control of his once vast empire, has come to an end. Mr Justice Wylie reserves his decision after hearing the submission. Peter Verschaffelt reports, Live.
07:44am
FIRE has destroyed the historic Orongorongo Lodge. Kim interviews Heather Church on what’s left of the main building and how quickly fire, and emergency were placed to respond.
FIJI – The Council of Trade Unions says the New Zealand government should act over the attack on a leading Fijian unionist. Janice Rodenberg speaks to Ross Burgess.
07:48am
METROPOLITAN PAPERS Live.
GERMANY Reunification: Kim Hill interviews Dr Ulrich Briefs, Member of the Green Party, visiting New Zealand who talks about the East/ West German reunification.
07:58am
TELESCOPE – The Hubble telescope sent to space by the United States is not working as astronomers hoped after the mirror has been found to be defective, rendering the device only 60% effective. Judy Lessing reports.
08:00am
NEWS/LOCAL BREAKOUT
08:10am
CLARK unimpressed by the latest Metro article on the National Women’s Hospital regarding the treatment of women with cervical cancer. Clare de Lore interviews Health Minister Helen Clark.
CANTERBURY Law Society is concerned about a 1987 article published by Metro Magazine, saying it wouldn’t be helpful to have old matters stirred up again. Jocelyn Darling interviews Gilbert Hay, CLS.
08:15am
CRIME figures for Britain show a dramatic increase in crime since records began. Keith Chalkley, London.
HOMICIDES: Sir Clinton Roper says he’s not surprised at the United States figures putting New Zealand third for the rate of young male homicides. Cecily McNeill speaks to Mike Simpson.
08:20am
ELECTORAL rolls are available today for electors to check their details. Gideon Porter interviews Murray Wicks, Electoral Enrolment Centre, Live.
08:22am
United States assistant Bishop of Boston: Geoff Robinson interviews Barbara Harris visiting New Zealand for Dr Jamieson's ordination and the controversy around opposition to having a female bishop.
08:30am
NEWS Live
ELAM School of Fine Arts celebrates it's centenary: Kim Hill interviews Don Binney, former pupil and Senior Tutor.
08:41am
OECD sees a feint light at end of economic for tunnel for New Zealand, with “modest” growth to the GDP: Peter Verschaffelt reports, Live.
08:42am
ALEXANDER Turnbull marks its 70th anniversary this week. Sharon Dell, Keeper of Collections, talks in-studio on what collections make ATL so special.
PORNOGRAPHY legislation is being rushed through by government: Cecily McNeill interviews Arthur Everard, Chief Censor.
08:52am
WAITANGI Tribunal is split in three reports into Ngai Tahu claim: Adam Gifford with an interview from Judge Ashley McHugh, Live.
08:55am
OZ SPOT: Kim Hill interviews Phil Kafcaloudes on Australian affairs.