Morning Edition: 23 January 2026

The Morning Edition of News Fix for 23 January 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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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:02):
Good morning. I'm never ready Manu and this is your
warning newswix for Friday, twenty third of January. In this update,
emergency services have been working through the night at Mount Monganui,
where several people, including children, are still missing after yesterday's landslide.
The Herald understands from a source involved in the rescue
efforts that as many as nine people are unaccounted for.

(00:25):
Fire crews with large machinery have been leading rescue efforts
on the unstable ground through the night, carefully removing layers
of debris. Bay of Plenty District commanders Superintendent Ti Manderson
says that geotechnical scientists are still assessing the safety of
the mountain. Meanwhile, police have found two bodies in a
home after yesterday morning's landslide on Papamore's Welcome Bay Road,

(00:46):
and they're also yet to locate a man swept away
by the Mahudani River north of Walkworth on Wednesday and
the Coramandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty and Gisbon District. There
are still numerous closures on state Highways two, twenty five,
five and thirty five, along with power outages. A congregation
of politicians will descend on Ratna today for the annual

(01:08):
celebration of the church's founder. The events been as staple
of the political calendar for decades. Owing to the church's
political activism. Prime Minister Christopher Luxen is unable to make it,
opting to spend the day in weather hit areas. New
Zealand First Leader Winston Peters, Tair Party Maldi's debbing, Ardy
Wapaka and both Green Co leaders are expected to attend.

(01:29):
Labours Chris Hipkins will also be there, marking the ninetieth
anniversary of the party's relationship with the church. The porfet
is expected to begin at three pm. Donald Trump and
Voladi Muzelenski have held talks on the sidelines of the
World Economic Forum as a Ukrainian president criticizes European in action.
Trump is describing the discussion as good and talking of

(01:51):
the framework of a possible peace deal, but details are scarce.
Praise for ACC's turnaround plan and suggestions to improve it
even more. The Crown Enti's plan would see it focus
on getting people back to work more quickly. It would
also see every claimant given a single point of contact.
The government hopes the forestry sector reaps the benefits as

(02:11):
it proposes further cost reductions on carbon credits. Forestry Minister
Todd McLay says the government's lowering payments from forest owners
to ten dollars and twenty five cents per hectare. It's
the second reduction since the Coalition took office, and proposals
would see costs go down from fourteen dollars ninety a hectare.
Vampire Horry Mover movie Sinners has made Oscar's history, picking

(02:36):
up a record sixteen nominations, the most ever for a
single film. It beats the previous record of fourteen received
by All About Even nineteen fifty one, Titanic in nineteen
ninety eight and Lala Land in twenty eighteen. And in Sport.
The All Blacks will venture into New Territory this year,
playing the fourth Test against the spring Box in the
American city of Baltimore on September twelve. New Zealand r

(03:00):
Players Association boss Rob Nicol is defending the role of
his athletes in the process that led to Scott Robertson's
dismissal as All Blanks coach, saying they were simply asked
for their opinions. Phoenix women's captain c J Bott is
expecting the arrival of her first child in July and
will miss the remainder of the A League football season.
I'm never ready, Mano. That you latest news fix. We'll

(03:22):
be back with the next update of midday from the
news Dog ZB Newsroom.