All Episodes

July 29, 2024 4 mins
The Afternoon Edition of News Fix for 29 July 2024, straight from the Newstalk ZB newsroom - bringing you everything you need to know in news, politics, business, entertainment and sport.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark as Played
Transcript

Episode Transcript

Available transcripts are automatically generated. Complete accuracy is not guaranteed.
Speaker 1 (00:04):
Good afternoon. I'm railing Ramsey. This is your afternoon news
fixed for Monday, the twenty ninth of July. The Crown's
reminded a jury a trial isn't a court of morals
as it details Philip Polkinghorn's relationships. The Auckland eye surgeon
is accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hannah in twenty
twenty one. Alisia McLintock is outlining the Crown's version of

(00:26):
events and the accused apparent meth habit and dealings with
sex workers. Defense lawyer Ron Mansfield says the two had
an open relationship and Polkinghorn was a casual meth user.
He says the jury we'll hear the couple wasn't perfect.

Speaker 2 (00:42):
I don't know what is perfect. I don't know the
perfect person, and I don't know the perfect relationship. And
I'm sure you're much the same.

Speaker 1 (00:52):
A push for the government to do more for farmers.
Federated Farmer's latest farm confidence survey shows sixty six percent
consider to the current economic climate to be bad, up
eleven percent since January. President Wayne Langford says it's not unexpected.
He says the government's addressed farmers issues with some regulations,
but that should just be the beginning. We've got start

(01:14):
making with some significant changes, giving farmers surety and to
the future. In terms of regulatory changes, campaigners are blasting
Defense Force housing as a disgrace. Mission home Front is
sharing stories of homes assigned to personnel and families is
being infested with mold, unheated, and without running water. The
Defense Force recently confirmed why You Do Training camps Home

(01:37):
for Families program is still underway, with nearly half a
billion dollars going into upgrading housing over time. Campaign spokesperson
Arin Speedy says there needs to be a government inquiry not.

Speaker 2 (01:49):
Just understand the comprehensive issues that are happening and.

Speaker 1 (01:52):
Having significant impacts on personal.

Speaker 2 (01:54):
But to also ensure that they never ever happen again.

Speaker 1 (01:58):
Fears conflict in the Middle East will widen. Israeli jets
have hit targets in southern Lebanon, retaliating against an attack
on Golan Heights. It's blaming on Hezbollah that killed twelve people,
mostly children. Its expected stronger measures will come after a
security meeting convened by Prime Minister Benjaminette and Yahoo BBC

(02:19):
reporter Mark Loewen says net and Yahoo's warning Hezbala will
pay a heavy price.

Speaker 2 (02:24):
Russia coming from the US, from France and the United Nations,
from the European Union on both HESBLA, and on the
Israeli government not to allow this to escalate into a
full scale regional inferno.

Speaker 1 (02:36):
No tears from WARACA locals. Over used. US billionaire Peter
Teel may have abandoned his plans for a luxury lodge.
The PayPal co founder had a resource consent and environment
caught appeal rejected for the Lake Foreshore build. It's reported
a second appeal hasn't been lodged. Wanica Upper Cluther Community

(02:57):
board chairs Simon Telfer says the design to mitigate impacts,
but people had fears for the environment, but it was
still going to be a very big build, so I
think there.

Speaker 2 (03:07):
Was always some concerns around how it would exactly blend
into the natural landscape that makes Wonka what it is.

Speaker 1 (03:14):
To sport a New Zealand. So for Billy Stemman is
out of the Olympic Games, beaten in round two on
the waves of Tahiti by two times defending world champ
at Philippe Toledo. After seven seasons as coach of the
Northern Stars netball team. Kiddy Wills is an out. Shee's
departing to guide Australian Super Netball team the Queensland Firebirds.

(03:36):
And the Warriors have revealed their remaining home matches against
Paramatta and Canterbury have sold out. That means they've achieved
sellouts for all ten matches at mart Smart this season.
I'm railing Ramsay and that is your latest news fix.
We'll be back with the next update tomorrow morning from
the News Talk said B newsroom.
Advertise With Us

Popular Podcasts

Dateline NBC

Dateline NBC

Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

24/7 News: The Latest

24/7 News: The Latest

The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.

Therapy Gecko

Therapy Gecko

An unlicensed lizard psychologist travels the universe talking to strangers about absolutely nothing. TO CALL THE GECKO: follow me on https://www.twitch.tv/lyleforever to get a notification for when I am taking calls. I am usually live Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays but lately a lot of other times too. I am a gecko.

Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2025 iHeartMedia, Inc.