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Over in Australia, telecommunications company Optus was the victim of a data hacking. Over 10 million customers had their personal details and data stolen.  However, recently, the hackers have backed down and removed all the leaked data and withdrawn their ransom demands. Australian correspondent Murray Olds is here to explain the unfolding saga, as new details surrounding this case keep being released.  LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property mangers have been asking potential renters for more information that they're legally allowed to request.  Consumer NZ has conducted a survey confirming that 6 percent of rental agents ask for bank statements, and 10 percent ask for cover letters and CV's in the application process. With us here now is the General Manager of the Auckland Property Investors Association, Sarina Gibbon. According to her, the percentage of people in the rental industry making these requests are in violation of privacy regulations. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wall Street is tumbling after the U.S's Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell made some hawkish comments at his annual policy speech. Powell said fighting inflation is the top priority, and even if some pain is required the Fed will keep rising interest rates. With us now is Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds on the aftermath it seemed to have caused. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Reporting season is giving investors a good look into what impact high inflation and rates are having on companies globally. Sam Dickie from Fisher Funds joined us to talk through the results. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western nations have condemned Moscow's plans to hold urgent so-called referendums in parts of Ukraine that are currently under Russian control. Gavin Grey, our UK correspondent is with us now. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You're going to need to find another hundred and 10 dollars a week for the next month, to keep up with the cost of living. A report by ASB says that's largely down to inflation and interest rates. With us now is ASB senior economist, Mark Smith. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's the likelihood that inflation is going to be a problem for longer than we expect? Mark Riggall from Milford Asset Management is with us. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Robertson says he will pass the legislation to create a state income insurance scheme, before next year's election. With us now is the NZ Herald Wellington business editor, Jenee Tibshraeny. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aviation experts have issued warnings about the latest crop of Air New Zealand baggage issues. 65 bags had to be unloaded from a direct flight from NZ to New York so the plane could avoid a cyclone. The affected passengers were not informed of this. Experts are concerned that this may happen again. Irene King, aviation commentator, is one of them and she's here to talk about it. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on The Huddle: Jack Tame, host of Saturday Mornings and Q&A and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute are here to discuss- Public service commissioner is to review contracts with Mahuta's husband companies at Mahuta's request. Does it still need to be looked into by our A-G as well? Noeline Taurua couldn't care less if Jamaica's coach is forced to play tonight (amazing from her) - how did this turn into such a mess? Netball NZ look like they'll seek redress too/ Are businesses being dramatic when they say they're losing faith in the justice system following the ST. Lukes smash and grab? Heather's 4.05 editorial is that they're not doing walkabouts because their reception won't look good compared to 2017 - is Heather right? Or being very cynical?  Festivals are back! Laneway's got a solid line up.. nature is healing!  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Public Service Commissioner is looking into the handling of Government contracts given to Nanaia Mahuta's husband. Mahuta has requested this investigation herself. With us now is Bryce Edwards, a political analyst at Victoria University. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The world's largest 4 day work week trial is currently under way. Companies are experimenting with giving employees 32 hour working weeks as opposed to 40, but retaining the same salary and benefits. Andrew Barnes, Founder of Perpetual Guardian, is here with us now.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Netball New Zealand is considering seeking redress for the public rigmarole around the Visa issues with the Jamaican netball team.  Netball NZ CEO Jennie Wylie is here to offer an explanation. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is more police presence the answer to stop the current levels of crime in our cities? After a smash and grab at St. Lukes mall yesterday, one nearby business owner says businesses are losing faith in our justice system, and wants proactive community patrols. With us now is Catherine Goodwin, the managing director at Goodwin’s Real Estate. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Biden's meeting the British PM....why this "special relationship" between the two countries may not be so special any more.  US correspondent Dan Mitchinson is here to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Labour Party is planning for the next election- by hosting less public gatherings going forward. The hecklers have gotten worse in recent weeks, and Deputy PM Grant Robertson's observations have generated further discussion. Political editor Barry Soper is here to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

D'Arcy Waldegrave joins us in the studio to tell us about the current investigation into the Jamaican netball team. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Male student enrolment rates at universities are dropping down. Just 39 percent of domestic university students are men, which is a historic low.  CEO of Universities NZ, Chris Whelan, joins us to explain. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The UK government is to unveil a mini-budget later, predicted to be with the biggest tax-cutting event for 34 years. Gavin Grey, our UK correspondent, joins us here to tell us about it. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland hosted a sold-out business and climate conference earlier this week. It was two days of talk on how businesses can lower emissions and adapt to a new world. With us now is business commentator, Rod Oram. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.