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One of the more expensive laundry detergents has been described as "worse than water" in a Consumer NZ test that found it didn't remove any stains.The tropical scented Re.stor Concentrated Laundry Detergent Sheets performed lower in recent tests than a water-only wash and landed the product on the Consumer NZ "do not buy" list.The other laundry liquids not to make the grade included budget branded Essentials Laundry Liquid (2L) and Value Laundry Detergent (2L).Consumer NZ testers graded the detergents on how well they removed everyday grime, collar and cuff marks, blood stains, grass stains, olive oil and tomato residue.The people behind Re.stor say they stand by their product. Photo / SuppliedAll three were recorded as performing terribly with all stain removal and had no positive qualities listed.But the chief operating officer of the Kiwi-owned Re.stor has hit back at testing and said she stands by the product.Renee Lee said she was shocked at Consumer NZ's findings and didn't believe testers had used the

Christopher Luxon and the National Party have found themselves in a pickle over our abortion laws.It comes as MP Simon O’Connor was asked to take down a post celebrating the overturning of Roe v Wade in the US and Luxon’s comments on abortion resurface as he vows not to reverse legislation on the issue.Labour MP Paul Eagle is running for Wellington mayor.However, people are saying he should stand down from his MP role while running, despite him saying his salary will go to charity during his mayoral run.A new debate has emerged over women tennis players wearing white at Wimbledon.Players are uncomfortable with wearing white when on their periods, despite Wimbledon's strict clothing policy.Neale Jones and Phil O'Reilly joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on The HuddleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Employers are being asked to loosen their approach to medical certificates for sick leave among staff.GPs say having people coming into clinics while sick every time a medical certificate is needed is taking its toll on an already overwhelmed workforce.They say that schools and workplaces should think about waiving the certificate requirement or extending the time period they are required for.BusinessNZ Employment Relations Policy Manager Paul Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Group of Seven economic powers are set to commit themselves to supporting Ukraine in the long haul, with the U.S. preparing to announce the purchase of an advanced surface-to-air missile system for Kyiv, as leaders meet in the German Alps and confer by video link with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.The G-7 leaders will begin Monday's session of their three-day summit with a focus on Ukraine. Later, they will be joined by the leaders of five democratic emerging economies — India, Indonesia, South Africa, Senegal and Argentina — for a discussion on climate change, energy and other issues.The war in Ukraine was already at the forefront of the G-7 leaders' minds as they opened their summit at the secluded Schloss Elmau luxury hotel on Sunday — just as Russian missiles hit the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv for the first time in weeks.President Joe Biden said Russian President Vladimir Putin "has been counting on, from the beginning, that somehow NATO and the G-7 would splinter, but we haven’t and we’re no

Covid had struck both the All Blacks and the Irish camps ahead of their first test this weekend.So far, one Irish player, two All Blacks midfielders and three All Blacks coaches have had to isolate after testing positive.As a result, former Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been called in to help the All Blacks.Former All Blacks coach John Hart joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinda Ardern is on her way to Europe.One of the issues on her mind in particular is the FTA with the EU, particularly with milk and cheese.The Dairy Companies Association reckons the EU is “doubling down on keeping its market almost entirely shut to New Zealand dairy exporters.”NZME Business Commentator Fran O'Sullivan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If I was Christopher Luxon, I’d be wheeling out Simon O’Connor and forcing him to apologise.Not for his views on abortion, he’s entitled to whatever view he wants, but for being a dickhead about it.Personally, I’m not speaking from what I want. I don’t mind his Facebook post saying “Today is a good day” because while I disagree with him, I accept that other people have different views.And more importantly, I think I understand that there is no risk of our abortion laws changing because no party is even talking about that.Politics isn’t always rational and sane. Voters aren’t always as switched on as you or I might like them to be. Sometimes they form opinions based on a headline and this headline is bad for the Nats.I’ve already had two under 40-year-olds tell me they’re worried about the Nats and the abortion issue, and they’re both actually National voters. One of them now says they don’t think they can vote for National this time around.And that is why Luxon needs to wheel O’Connor out. He needs to make it

MPs have had their say in the overturning of Roe v Wade.Nanaia Mahuta called out the decision, despite her voting against legislation to decriminalise abortion.Meanwhile, Grant Robertson wrote a lengthy post on social media on Sunday explaining his reaction to the decision while recounting on his own experiences.Robertson says Labour has delivered on the promise to deliver on decriminalising abortion and the issue is now a health one for them.Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An anti-monarchist group says New Zealand may ditch the Royal Family as our head of state in the not too distant future.Prince Charles has given the green light to any Commonwealth country if they want to become a republic if it wants to.15 countries currently have the Queen as their head of state, including New Zealand.New Zealand Republic chair Lewis Holden told Heather du Plessis-Allan it will depend on Queen Elizabeth's death.“The end of the Queen’s reign, I think will be a huge epoch in terms of our history and around the world, and I’d expect, actually, that the change would happen relatively soon after that.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ukrainian community is disappointed our Prime Minister won't meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Jacinda Ardern says she turned down an invitation due to travel commitments, but it doesn't change New Zealand's commitment to supporting the country.Ukraine Association spokesperson Anton Stafurin told Heather du Plessis-Allan if she turned down the meeting for security reasons, he doesn't buy it.“Many leaders of the free world already made it. Boris Johnson made it twice, Justin Trudeau amid the Omicron, Nancy Pelosi, Lloyd Austin, Angelina Jolie.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claims it's better to support a woman to have a baby rather than terminate the pregnancy.This from an American anti-abortion activist after the US Supreme Court removed legal protection for the right to an abortion.It's opened the door for individual states to ban terminations, sparking widespread domestic protests and global outrage.Students For Life's Autumn Higashi told Heather du Plessis-Allan abortion hides the real reasons women don't want children.“Why do women feel like they need abortion? Is it because they are in poverty? Is it because they don’t feel like they have the correct resources to choose life?”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grant Robertson has come out strongly in the abortion debate in wake of the Roe v Wade overturning.At today's post-Cabinet, he accused Luxon of political spin in wake of statements over the weekend saying he would not seek to change New Zealand’s abortion laws.The calls come after Luxon instructed MP Simon O’Connor was instructed to remove an anti-abortion post on social media while saying O’Connor is entitled to his opinion.Nanaia Mahuta also labelled the decision 'draconian' on social media, despite voting against New Zealand's abortion legislation bill.Newstalk ZB Chief Political Reporter Jason Walls joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Police has a message for climate activists who caused chaos for Monday morning commuters in Sydney – expect a knock on your door.Protesters took to the streets of the CBD in an unauthorised demonstration to protest political inaction on climate change.Terrifying aerial vision has captured the moment one vehicle ignored traffic controllers, driving into police and protesters blocking traffic.Strike Force Guard detectives are aware of the vision and are conducting inquiries.It is not known if anyone was injured during the incident. Jesus Christ: car rams people as it drives through Blockade Australia protest pic.twitter.com/kntTsenJdi— cammyboo AO (@cameronwilson) June 27, 2022 Demonstrations began around 8am at Hyde Park, where police allege about 60 protesters joined protest activity across the city’s streets.Eleven people have been arrested, the majority taken to Surry Hills and Day Street police stations, where charges are expected.Protesters threw concrete blocks, garbage bins, bikes and lad

Joe Schmidt has been called in to help coach the All Blacks in their first test against Ireland at Eden Park on Saturday after a Covid outbreak in camp.Schmidt was not due to start his selector/analyst role with the All Blacks until the Rugby Championship but after head coach Ian Foster, forwards coach John Plumtree and defence coach Scott McLeod all caught Covid, he will now attend team trainings this week.In further disruption for the All Blacks, Crusaders midfielders David Havili and Jack Goodhue have also been removed from the team due to Covid. Crusaders centre Braydon Ennor has joined the squad as cover.Schmidt coached Ireland from 2013-19 – a period that included their first win and maiden home victories against the All Blacks – before returning home last year. Schmidt's intimate knowledge of Ireland's senior players and management (Irish head coach Andy Farrell was his assistant) is sure to prove valuable.Losing their most experienced coaches causes significant disruption for the All Blacks, however.G

Rongotai Labour MP Paul Eagle has finally confirmed he’s having a go at the Wellington mayoralty.Eagle will take a leave of absence from Parliament for three months between July and the election.He says he’s going to donate his salary to charity during that time.Political commentator and Massey University Associate Professor Grant Duncan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow is the very first public holiday to celebrate Matariki.In March the Government announced $100,000 in funding will be given to the Matariki Festival in the Mackenzie District.It’s one of two Matariki festivals to receive government funding.Mackenzie Tourism Development Manager Lydia Stoddart joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposed bylaw in Tasman District Council is causing outrage.The proposed law will require farmers to hold sheep 50m back from a road while shifting stock until all cars have driven past.Federated Farmers Nelson Provincial President Stephen Todd says it could end up being an unworkable joke.The Country host Jamie Mackay joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain faces the second of three national railway strikes Thursday after new negotiations between union and employers ended in deadlock.The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union accused the government of “wrecking” Wednesday’s talks and said the 24-hour walkout by 40,000 cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff would go ahead as planned. The union's action this week is Britain's biggest and most disruptive railway strike for 30 years.Rail infrastructure company Network Rail said it was “disappointed that the RMT have again chosen to walk away from negotiations. We remain available for talks, day or night.”The union held a daylong strike on Tuesday that brought the U.K. rail network to a crawl, with only a fifth of passenger services running. Another walkout is planned for Saturday.The dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s train companies aim to cut costs and staffing after two years in which emergency government funding kept them afloat.The strike pits the un

Air New Zealand has announced it's relaunching 14 international routes in 16 days.It will have three-quarters of its international and domestic routes up and running by July 9th.Houston, Honolulu, and Tahiti are among the destinations that are being restarted from Auckland, while flights to Fiji and Australia are restarting from Christchurch, Queenstown and Wellington.NZ Herald Business Editor at Large Liam Dann joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is the worst time to be a first homebuyer since 1957 apparently.Infometrics say millennials are signing up to a lifetime of debt and they're likely to be much worse off than baby boomers.They say the two key factors for this are the average proportion of a household's income needed to service the loan throughout the mortgage and the expected increase in the value of the property over the life of the loan.Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Kiernan joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.