April 18, 2026 • 2 mins
The Afternoon Edition of News Fix for 18 April 2026, straight from the Newstalk ZB newsroom - bringing you everything you need to know in news, politics, business, entertainment and sport.
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
From the News Talk Sebby Newsroom. This is Newsfix. In
this update, torrential rain is making its way across the
North Island. Orange Heavy rain warnings are still in force
for Taranaki, King Country and Topol, as well as the
Tartarua Range, Carpety Coast and Wellington. Med Service forecaster Jered
Bellham says up to forty millimeters of rain fell within
(00:22):
an hour in regional Upper Hut, with suburban areas hit
as well. President Trump says he's received some very good
news about the situation with Iran, which he'll reveal soon.
Delegates from the US and Iran are expected in Pakistan
for peace talks over the next few days. That's overshadowed
by Iran's threats to once again close the Strait of
Hormuz if the US naval blockade of its ports persists.
(00:45):
President Trump is adamant the blockade will continue until a
deal is reached, something he's very positive will happen. Speaking
of Board Air Force One, he said, there are no guarantees.
Maybe I won't exend it, but the blockade is going
to remain.
Speaker 2 (00:58):
So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we'll have to
start dropping bombs again.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
KIWI Save a Hardship withdrawals last month reached their second
highest level since August twenty sixteen. According to the IRD,
more than five than six hundred people withdrew their savings
because of financial hardship. Lachland Renny reports over forty.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
Nine million dollars was withdrawn, a twelve point six percent
increase from March last year. Henderson Budget Service Chief Executive
Tracy Phillips says they're getting more people than ever coming
in specifically to withdraw from the QI Saver. She says
it's really scary because people are robbing their future selves.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Topaw police have arrested an eighteen year old and seized
a dirt bike after numerous complaints about off road motorcycles
on local roads. Topaw Area Investigations Manager Ryan Yardley says
a small number of riders put themselves, pedestrians and other
road users at risk. The team will appear in the
district court next month on multiple charges, including those relating
(01:57):
to dangerous and unlawful riding. Mister Hardley's thanking the public
for reporting the dangerous behavior. That's news in sport. It's
one versus three in a titanic Super Rugby Pacific showdown
in Hamilton tonight, top Dogs the Hurricanes up against the Chiefs.
Hurricanes halfback Camroy Guard says it'll be another big challenge.
Speaker 2 (02:17):
I think we're done a good job of I guess
not getting two carried away, always getting stuck into the review,
finding ways to get better each week, because we're going
to need to keep proving to achieve what we want
to achieve this year.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
The Black Ferns beat Canada thirty six fourteen in Kansas City.
The second Supercars Saturday Race and the A League Men's
football are on in christ Church. The Wellington Phoenix in
must win mode against the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
There.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
There's also netball in Vicago, the Southern Steel hosting the
Northern Stars. The Warriors welcome the Titans in the NRL
as well. That's sport. I'm Joe Gilfillan. For more news,
listen to News Talks a B on the free iHeart
app
From the News Talk Sebby Newsroom. This is Newsfix. In
this update, torrential rain is making its way across the
North Island. Orange Heavy rain warnings are still in force
for Taranaki, King Country and Topol, as well as the
Tartarua Range, Carpety Coast and Wellington. Med Service forecaster Jered
Bellham says up to forty millimeters of rain fell within
(00:22):
an hour in regional Upper Hut, with suburban areas hit
as well. President Trump says he's received some very good
news about the situation with Iran, which he'll reveal soon.
Delegates from the US and Iran are expected in Pakistan
for peace talks over the next few days. That's overshadowed
by Iran's threats to once again close the Strait of
Hormuz if the US naval blockade of its ports persists.
(00:45):
President Trump is adamant the blockade will continue until a
deal is reached, something he's very positive will happen. Speaking
of Board Air Force One, he said, there are no guarantees.
Maybe I won't exend it, but the blockade is going
to remain.
Speaker 2 (00:58):
So you have a blockade, and unfortunately we'll have to
start dropping bombs again.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
KIWI Save a Hardship withdrawals last month reached their second
highest level since August twenty sixteen. According to the IRD,
more than five than six hundred people withdrew their savings
because of financial hardship. Lachland Renny reports over forty.
Speaker 3 (01:18):
Nine million dollars was withdrawn, a twelve point six percent
increase from March last year. Henderson Budget Service Chief Executive
Tracy Phillips says they're getting more people than ever coming
in specifically to withdraw from the QI Saver. She says
it's really scary because people are robbing their future selves.
Speaker 1 (01:36):
Topaw police have arrested an eighteen year old and seized
a dirt bike after numerous complaints about off road motorcycles
on local roads. Topaw Area Investigations Manager Ryan Yardley says
a small number of riders put themselves, pedestrians and other
road users at risk. The team will appear in the
district court next month on multiple charges, including those relating
(01:57):
to dangerous and unlawful riding. Mister Hardley's thanking the public
for reporting the dangerous behavior. That's news in sport. It's
one versus three in a titanic Super Rugby Pacific showdown
in Hamilton tonight, top Dogs the Hurricanes up against the Chiefs.
Hurricanes halfback Camroy Guard says it'll be another big challenge.
Speaker 2 (02:17):
I think we're done a good job of I guess
not getting two carried away, always getting stuck into the review,
finding ways to get better each week, because we're going
to need to keep proving to achieve what we want
to achieve this year.
Speaker 1 (02:27):
The Black Ferns beat Canada thirty six fourteen in Kansas City.
The second Supercars Saturday Race and the A League Men's
football are on in christ Church. The Wellington Phoenix in
must win mode against the Western Sydney Wanderers.
Speaker 2 (02:40):
There.
Speaker 1 (02:41):
There's also netball in Vicago, the Southern Steel hosting the
Northern Stars. The Warriors welcome the Titans in the NRL
as well. That's sport. I'm Joe Gilfillan. For more news,
listen to News Talks a B on the free iHeart
app
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