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King Salmon is closing down 3 of its 4 fish farms in Marlborough Sounds.Warming sea temperatures is the reason behind this, which have become a growing issue for the company for the past 4-5 years.Over the last few summers, sea temperatures off the New Zealand coast have been around 5 to 6 degrees warmer than normal.BusinessDesk managing editor Pattrick Smellie joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Bank is warning of a global economic slowdown.They say many countries are likely to face a recession.A forecast of global growth slowing to 2.9 percent has also been predicted by the World Bank, a drop of 1.2 percentage points from January.HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The royal family is facing a row with YouTube after a video it says breaches the Cambridge family's privacy was viewed by tens of thousands of people despite attempts to block it.The video, which was viewed more than 20,000 times on Monday, shows the Duke of Cambridge confronting a photographer after he was filmed on a bike ride with his family near Sandringham, Norfolk.William, 40, is seen remonstrating with a man videoing him, while his wife and three children are off-camera nearby.In the video, William is seen calling someone, presumed to be security, on his mobile phone and saying to the man: "If you want to have this altercation we can have this altercation."The man claims he wasn't following the family to which a furious William replies: "Yes you are, you are stalking around here looking for our children."William then references an incident on Saturday where the man also followed the family while on a bike ride and lashes out when the man denies following them."You are outrageous, you are disgusting, yo

You now no longer need to be vaccinated to visit someone in prison.Corrections has changed its vaccine rules for jails.It's also confirmed that most prison workers soon won't be forced to be vaccinated, but they will have to wait a bit longer for that rule to change.Corrections Deputy National Commissioner Leigh Marsh joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I think a lot of our charities need a good looking over today after the Family First decision.This stuff with Family First doesn’t matter. It’s nothing compared to what is really going on.I reckon the bigger problem with charities is actually how many of them are running businesses and not paying taxes?How is it we have big companies like Sanitarium making tens of millions of dollars in profits in a year and not paying any income tax?Because they’re doing God’s work for the Seventh Day Adventists.You have a massive player in dairy in Waikato paying no tax again because they’re associated with the Open Brethren. And they’re spreading the gospel so they’re a charity.You’ve got big iwi like Ngai Tahu running fisheries operations and running every second massive tourism attraction you see in the South Island, and again, paying no tax.Imagine trying to run a business in competition with one of these guys. It would be so hard.They’ve got an advantage because you’re paying tax, meanwhile, you’re trying to compete kn

Simon O'Connor has apologised to his caucus for his Roe v Wade post.Whem facing the media for the first time since deleting the post, he denied being gagged by Christopher Luxon.The Waikato Expressway speed limit has been increased to 110 km/h.The new speed limits will apply to the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway scheduled to open in mid-July, as well as the remaining Hampton Downs, Ngāruawāhia and Tamahere sections currently being upgraded to meet the necessary design and safety standards.Family First has been stripped off its charity status.However, it has raised the debate of a review into the sector's taxpaying activities.Trish Sherson and Hayden Munro joined Heather du Plessis-Allan on The HuddleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The arrival of a dangerous opioid in New Zealand's ignited calls for people to test their drugs.A dozen people in Wairarapa were taken to hospital after consuming fentanyl - likely sold as cocaine or meth.Preliminary tests confirm its fentanyl, although some samples are still being tested.The Drug Foundation's ordered 7000 extra fentanyl test strips, so people can check drugs at home.Chief executive Sarah Helm told Heather du Plessis-Allan they're advising anyone who's bought white powder to use them.She says they strips are available from the Hemp Store online or Needle exchange, in store and online.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Wednesday July 13 the Waikato Expressway permanent speed limit will increase to 110km/h for a continuous 78km, from Hampton Downs to south of Cambridge.Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency today announced the new 110km/h limit on the median divided four lane SH1 Waikato Expressway between Hampton Downs and Tamahere.The new speed limits will apply to the Hamilton section of the Waikato Expressway scheduled to open in mid-July, as well as the remaining Hampton Downs, Ngāruawāhia and Tamahere sections currently being upgraded to meet the necessary design and safety standards.An existing section of the expressway from south of the Tamahere interchange to south of Cambridge is already rated for 110km/h.Although a blessing ceremony for the new Hamilton Expressway section has been announced for July 12, an actual date for opening it to traffic is still under wraps; but, with today's announcement it could be as early as July 13.Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency says the Waikato Expressway has been designed and built to

Family First says it's been deregistered as a charity, but not defeated.The Government and the Charities Board has removed charity status away after a Supreme Court case.It's because Family First's advocacy has been ruled unfair, unbalanced and disrespectful.Chief Executive Bob McCoskrie says other groups have opinions and have been able to keep their status.He told Heather du Plessis Allan those celebrating the decision could be in for a rude shock.“My warning to them is just: what happens when the state decides that their favourite charity’s opinion is unpalatable, they’re going to be the ones whining.”LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tears welled in the eyes of Labour MPs Jamie Strange and Rino Tirikatene as they spoke of how their respective mothers were urged to have abortions while pregnant with them.The pair were defending their decisions in 2020 to vote against decriminalising abortion in Aotearoa, explaining how personal those decisions were for different people.They were two of nine Labour MPs who voted against the bill - 37 voted in favour - which passed by a narrow margin in Parliament of 68 to 51.The strength of laws securing the right to safe and equitable access to abortions in New Zealand has come under scrutiny after the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade and the constitutional right there, allowing states to ban abortions - over half have indicated they will do so.The ability for politicians to speak freely on the subject here, traditionally treated as a "conscience" vote allowing them to take individual stances as opposed to following a party line, has also come into question.National MP Simon O'Connor was forced by le

In a country of 25.5 million people, there are just one million vacant dwellings.Rising cost-of-living pressures have not only pushed Australia’s real estate and rental prices up, but the national vacancy rate is less than 10 per cent.That’s according to the 2021 Census, which has revealed while there were nearly one million new dwellings counted compared with 2016, just over one million of Australia’s total 11 million dwellings are unoccupied.South Australia had among the lowest rates of housing availability, with just over 83,000 unoccupied dwellings of the total 808,000 in the state.Just over 299,000 of the 3.3 million dwellings in NSW were unoccupied. Similarly, in Victoria, there were more than 2.8 million dwellings, of which 298,000 were unoccupied.The ACT also has an issue with housing availability, with just over 12,000 of the capital’s 187,000 dwellings unoccupied.Statisticians estimate many of those dwellings are vacant holiday homes or vacant investment properties.Only two-thirds of households owne

Another All Black is out with Covid.Will Jordan is the latest player to get hit with the virus, joining the three coaches and two players already out of the first test.Captain Sam Cane says he might miss the second test as well with the 7-day isolation requirements.Another defeat snatched from the jaws of victory for the Black Caps.This time, England won by 7 wickets at Headingley in Leeds to win their test series 3-0.Once again, the Black Caps found themselves in winning positions but were unable to capitalise.Newstalk ZB Sports reporter Elliott Smith joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here’s another take on the Christchurch Stadium.Christchurch resident and former Commissioner for the Environment Dr Jan Wright reckons enough is enough when it comes to spending on the stadium.She reckons the Christchurch Stadium has become a giant money pit and it’s time to ditch the multi-use dream.Dr Jan Wright joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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