Morning Report

Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looks at how rates have been rising and who is paying the biggest bills.

The latest Westpac Economic Overview predicts a fall in the unemployment rate, with economic growth forecast to rise to 3 percent in 2027. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Major changes to the laws governing fisheries - covering how much can be caught, what can be caught, and who is able to have input into those decisions - have been paused until after the election after a swell of public criticism. Sealord CEO Doug Paulin spoke to John Campbell about the debate behind sustainable fishing practices.

Porirua GP Dr Bryan Betty says it's not too late for vaccinations to make a significant difference in the country's battle against a brutal flu season. He spoke to John Campbell about the late season and the expansion of vaccine coverage.

Residents and leaders on Wellington's South Coast want more transparency on the Moa Point water treatment plant meltdown, over six months after the disaster occurred. Ellen O'Dwyer reports.

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch on Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment officials found in contempt of Parliament.

An early morning sports news update.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New Zealand's gender pay gap is at 5.3% in the June quarter, slightly up from the same time last year when it was 5.2%. That's according to the latest numbers from Stats New Zealand, which compares the median hourly earnings between men and women. Jo Cribb is the founder of Still Minding the Gap, an advocacy group. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand has approximately 170,000 children living in what's defined as "material hardship" and more than 350,000 children in financially insecure households. The Child Poverty Action Group has launched a manifesto to reduce child poverty. Lyn Amos, chief executive of Child Poverty Action Group, spoke to John Campbell about the group's challenge to political parties.