Midday Edition: 13 June 2024

The Midday Edition of News Fix for 13 June 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):
Good afternoon. I'm Malcolm Jordan and this is your midday
news fakes for Thursday, the thirteenth of June. A man's
been shot and another has escaped after a search warrant
was served on Auckland's al Fetu Peninsula this morning. An
armed officer shot the man after he allegedly attempted to
ram police officers with a vehicle. He's been airlifted to

(00:24):
hospital and is in a serious condition. Three other people
have been detained and police are still looking for a
fifth person. It's believed the missing person doesn't pose any
wider risk to the public. Matcopa locals are voicing their
desire for the Tom Phillips investigation to be over. Four
police checkpoints have been operating at intersections surrounding the small

(00:47):
waycatt Or township. Tips are continuing to flood in following
the offer of an eighty thousand dollars reward for information
on Phillip's three children, missing since twenty twenty one. News
Hub's Karen ratherfie It says residents feel like this case
is all the towns known for.

Speaker 2 (01:04):
They are completely over the fact that Mutta Kopa, which
is a beautiful spot out on the West coast, but
it's been dragged through the mud in the last couple
of years.

Speaker 1 (01:12):
High leveled talks will take place this afternoon between Prime
Minister Chris Luxen and visiting Chinese premiere Lee Chiang. The
premiere arrived in Wellington this morning, where he will soon
receive a ceremonial welcome. He is senior political reporter Sophie Trigger.

Speaker 2 (01:28):
Trades expected to be a talking point, China being New
Zealand's largest trading partner and the government aiming to double
the country's export value within a decade. It's also likely
New Zealand's interest in the Orchest security deal will come up.
Luxon's previously described the relationship as significant, complex and resilient,
saying the pair speak frankly and constructively where they disagree.

Speaker 1 (01:50):
Calls for New Zealanders to take action over their electricity prices.
An Nzier report found the new disclosure rules to see
if large power companies are making excess profits aren't fit
for purpose. The research found the internal pricing gentalias companies
that both generate and sell electricity are providing isn't enough

(02:10):
to see if prices are being artificially inflated. Consumer Group
New Zealand COMPARE chief executive Mark Gaale says, ultimately, too
many people are sticking to their power provider, no matter
the price. If just one percent of all the households switched,
we'd look at seven million in savings the air. Nationwide

(02:30):
productivity was down last year, and while some regions have
fared better than expected or better than others, zero's Small
Business Insights report shows overall, small businesses faced a six
percent fall in productivity in twenty twenty three. Heavy rain
warnings and watchers are in effect for several parts of

(02:51):
the country. Orange warnings are in effect for Northwest Tasman
from six today for twenty four hours, and Bay of
Plenty and Rotorua from three am to eight pm tomorrow.
Flooding and slips are possible in Bay of Plenty. People
are being advised to clear drains and gutters, avoid low
lying areas and drive with caution. There are also watches

(03:12):
in place for Northland, Auckland, the Corimandel Peninsula, topor Mount Taranaki,
Westland and Fiordland to sport. Canberra's entry into men's A
League football has been postponed by at least a season
due to funding and recruitment uncertainties. Auckland FC will still
be part of the next competition, but a thirteen teams

(03:34):
means the introduction of buys. Former hooker Corey Flynn will
join All Blacks mentor Scott Robertson's staff as a throwing coach.
David Hill remains in charge of the kicking brief and
the race to secure the eighteenth entry in two leagues.
NRL remains intense, with a Perth based side now considered
favorite over Papua New Guinea. I'm Malcolm Jordan. That's your

(03:57):
latest news fix. We'll be back with the next updated
five pm from the newstalk ZIDBE Newsroom.

Speaker 2 (04:03):
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