Afternoon Edition: 22 December 2024

The Afternoon Edition of News Fix for 22 December 2024, straight from the Newstalk ZB newsroom - bringing you everything you need to know in news, politics, business, entertainment and sport.

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
From the news Talk's Edby Newsroom. This is newsfecs. In
this update, met Service has in place a severe thunderstorm
warning for Ashburton, Timaru and Mackenzie districts. The thunderstorms are
expected to bring torrential rain and hail. There could be
flash flooding, damage to crops orchards and vines, and hazardous
driving conditions. Severe thunderstorm watchers remain in force for North Otago,

(00:26):
Central Otago and Dunedin. A man's been arrested following a
large brawl at an Auckland bar after a Christmas partygoer
allegedly struck a young woman in the face when she
rejected his advances. Video shows two men screaming at and
punching each other on the Headquarters dance floor as people
nearby try to pull them apart. Bar owner Leo Malloy

(00:47):
has offered to compensate the woman and her father, who
he says stepped in to intervene for what he calls
an unfortunate sequence of events. Belie Sir Man's due to
appear in the Auckland District Court tomorrow charged with fighting
in a public place. There are just three sleeps until
Christmas but still time to get your wish list to
the big man in red. Hello, there, it's me Sada

(01:11):
Sparks Free. Santaline is running hot for its thirty first
year and New Zealand kids can also write to center
on inzed Post's website until tomorrow night, with a reply
guaranteed by email in English or tere Omari. Pet owners
are being urged to be more aware of summer heat
affecting their furry friends. It's part of a campaign by
the Veteran Reassociation ahead of what's expected to be a

(01:33):
busy time for vets. Advice includes insuring vaccinations are up
to date and arranging for a house sitter or pet accommodation.
Spokesperson doctor Sally Corey says it's also a good idea
to walk dogs earlier in the morning and later in
the evening rather than in the hottest part of the day,
taking care.

Speaker 2 (01:51):
Around the temperature, the pavements or surfaces that they're walking on,
and obviously the most important one is never leaving them
unattended n hated vehicle this time this year as well.

Speaker 1 (02:01):
That's news. In sport, undisputed heavyweight boxing champion Alexander Usik
has paid tribute to opponent Tyson Fury after beating him
by unanimous decision in their rematch in Riad. Fury and
promoter Frank Warren have been critical of the judges, who
all scored the contest one hundred and sixteen to one
hundred and twelve in favor of Ukrainian Usik. Usik retains

(02:25):
the major WBC, WBO and IBO belts. Fury kissed Usik
on the head after the fight. Usik's been asked if
they have a connection.

Speaker 3 (02:34):
Friend, Tyson Fury make me strong. Tyson is a great opponent.
It's a big man as a tough boxer.

Speaker 1 (02:45):
Fury, however, claims he won the fight. The Whire set
to claim their maiden women's Toehi basketball title in Todonga
moments ago. They led the Tokamanoa Queens eighty seven sixty
four in the final minutes of the game. That's Sport.
I'm Joe Gilfillan. For more news, listen to News Talk
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