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Today on The Huddle, Ali Jones of Red PR and Phil O'Reilly of Iron Duke Partners and former BusinessNZ CEO join us today to talk about: Zac Guildford's interview, he'll talk about rebuilding his life. Police faking information to get access to private CCTV cameras to track the Northland Women, is this justified? The big post-Cabinet announcement today reveals that the RSE scheme will be increased...

The Kiwi dollar has dropped to its lowest level against the U.S dollar since 2009. It's fallen in value by 19 per cent over the last year. With us now is Pattrick Smellie from Business Desk. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UK Prime Minister Liz Truss has been receiving letters of no confidence and facing backlash three weeks into her new postition. According to UK correspondent Enda Brady, Tory MPs and voters alike aren't responding well to her and her economic policies are facing criticism. When paired with her seeming endorsement of controversial far-right Italian leader Giorgia Meloni, Enda Brady observes that th...

The Council of Trade Unions has released its new economic strategy. Basically a wish list before the election. Ideas include a state-run investment bank, a four day work week, and a new Ministry of Green Works. With us now is the CTU economist, Craig Renney. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much trouble is looming for the Government's housing agency, Kainga ora? Earlier this year we found out it won't be able to repay its billions of dollars it debt it owes for the next 60 years. With us now is property commentator, Ashley Church who has been looking into its feasibility as a result. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zac Guildford, the former All Black who was previously found guilty of stealing $41000 from his grandfather 6 months ago in order to fund his gambling addiction, is turning his life around. He's in the process of serving his sentence- 9 months on home detention. He's been clean from drugs, alcohol, and gambling for a few months. Next year, following the conclusion of his sentence, he's set to be c...

NASA has successfully launched its DART spacecraft into an asteroid, proving the test mission successful. DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), was launched to test whether or not missiles could redirect any asteroids that may threaten Earth and cause any damage. Richard Easther, University of Auckland physics professor, joins us today to share his thoughts on the successful mission and how exa...

The Government has recently announced that they will allow 3000 more RSE's (Recognised Seasonal Employer) into the country, ahead of the upcoming agricultural season. This is the biggest upgrade the RSE scheme has had in over a decade and will bring the final total up to 19000 overall. Damien O'Connor, the current Agriculture Minister, joins us now to discuss where these workers will come from and...

It has recently been revealed that NZ Police falsely report cars as stolen in order to access vast networks of CCTV cameras. These false reporting tactics were used to hunt down the women involved in the October 2021 Northland lockdown investigation. Detective Superintendent for NZ Police, Dave Lynch, is here to explain. "We accept that the execution from the start in this case was poor, but ultim...

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern recently made an announcement about allowing an extra 3000 migrant workers to come into the country to fill the horticulture industry labour shortage. Political editor Barry Soper joins use here today to highlight why Labour has moved ahead with this choice- and how it was a necessity for the horticulture industry to thrive. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

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 rel...

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. Accor...

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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See o...

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...

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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See 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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

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 ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.