Morning Edition: 12 July 2025

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
From the News Talks headby Newsroom. This is NEWSFACS in.

Speaker 2 (00:08):
This update far an Emergency say they responded to more
than thirty weather related callouts for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough overnight.
Nelson and Tasman remain in a state of emergency, with flooding,
slips and fallen trees closing multiple roads. A number of
power outages remain across Banks Peninsula near christ Church. The
Red heavy rain warning for the Tasman District and and

(00:30):
southeast of Muchuwaka has now been lifted. Met Service meteorologists
John Law says a few showers are still expected in
the South today, a much quiet a day compared to
we've seen it yesterday. Hopefully you're in them. The Summit
respite to help with their recovery effort and State Highway
ones remained closed through Northlands among a Muka Gorge overnight.
A large slip came down yesterday afternoon during the wild weather.

(00:53):
A detour is in place via State Highway ten. Utilities
disputes have seen a thirty six percent in increase in
complaints and queries targeted at energy companies over the past year.
Over twenty thousand people contacted utilities disputes with concerns citing
the price of power, cost of living and scrutiny of bills.

(01:14):
Commissioner Neil Mallen leaves the increase in complaints isn't worrying
based on the current economic climate. He says, a lot
of the time customers are seeking clarification or guidance.

Speaker 1 (01:24):
We can work with both sides. We look at the law,
all the technical things, but ultimately what we do is
decide what's a fair outcome.

Speaker 2 (01:32):
Bar owners are hoping the weather plays ball ahead of
tonight's big games at Wellington's sky Stadium. Northerly winds and
showers are forecast for the capital as the Black Ferns
take on Australia, followed by the All Blacks versus France.
Barren Hotel owner Jeremy Smith says accommodation is fully booked
and is hoping people head out after the match and
see Wellington in its prime.

Speaker 1 (01:53):
The July text natale the weather never guaranteed, so it's
more a question of saying you Wearllington Hossbot is alive
and well.

Speaker 2 (02:03):
That's news to sports and the top two seeds we'll
meet in the men's singles final at Wimbledon, ensuring a
repeat of the French Open's epic decider. Carlos Alcorath has
overcome Taylor Fritz and four rugged sets, while Janick Sinner
has humbled Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The Kronella Sharks
are back in the NRL's top eight after a twenty

(02:24):
four to twelve win over the Dolphins at home in Sydney.
Under Fire half back Nico Heines scored twice and engineered
the Sharks two other tries, prompting Cronella coach Craig Fitzgibbon
to hit out at his playmaker's over zealous critics.

Speaker 1 (02:37):
The stars of our game in the champions of a game,
it's actually disappointing to be honest with or are they just.

Speaker 2 (02:42):
Yeah?

Speaker 1 (02:43):
We should be applauding those guys.

Speaker 2 (02:45):
And defending champion today. Pogatchar has overcome a one second
deficit to forager fifty four second lead in cycling's Tour
de France. That Sport. I'm Diana Vesch. For more news,
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