John Campbell named new co-host of RNZ Morning Report

Thursday 18 December 2025 · 6 outlets · 3 reports · updated Thu 18 Dec 2025, 4:48pm

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John Campbell is returning to RNZ to co-host the flagship news programme Morning Report alongside Ingrid Hipkiss. He replaces Corin Dann in the role. RNZ's chief audio officer Pip Keane stated that Campbell stood out among an impressive field of applicants.

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1. The Press via RNZThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:19pm

   John Campbell announced as new co-host of Morning Report (opens in new tab)

   Also on The Post (opens in new tab), RNZ (opens in new tab), Waikato Times (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:21pm

   John Campbell announced as new co-host of RNZ’s Morning Report (opens in new tab)

3. Otago Daily TimesThu 18 Dec 2025, 4:48pm

   John Campbell chosen to co-host Morning Report (opens in new tab)