Afternoon Edition: 12 September 2025

The Afternoon Edition of News Fix for 12 September 2025, 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 Jody Gill, and this is your afternoon
newsfax for Friday, the twelfth of September. Concerns about disruption
and safety ahead of plans for huge crowds to cross
the Auckland Harbor Bridge tomorrow morning. Tens of thousands of
pro Palestine protesters will meet in Northcote and march over
the bridge to Victoria Park from about nine point thirty.

(00:26):
The protest calls for sanctions on Israel. Reporter Lachlan Rennie
says police are concerned about the potential for bad weather
and risks to pedestrian staff and motorists, but he says
Much for Humanity has plans.

Speaker 2 (00:39):
It said there are fears about the strong wins tomorrow,
but they're working with past organizers of bridge protests to
ensure safety.

Speaker 1 (00:46):
The FBI has revealed a new video of the suspected
shooter of Charlie Kirk. The conservative activist died in hospital
yesterday morning after being shot at an event at a
Utah University. New footage shows a figure dressed in black
running across the roof before climbing over the edge and
dropping to the grass. Utah Governor Spencer Cox says the

(01:06):
public's help is vital and tracking down the suspected shooter.
So far, we've received more than seven thousand leads and tips.
The FBI hasn't received this many digital media tips from
the public since the Boston Marathon bombing. The scene examination
of the camping area is believed to be used by
Tom Phillips and his children is nearing completion. Police are

(01:29):
working at pace in poor weather that's expected to continue
for the next few days. Scarlets were Tanovich reports.

Speaker 2 (01:35):
Waikato Acting District Commander Andrea macbeth says while the scene
examination's wrapping up, this phase of the investigation remains in
its early stages. She says they're working meticulously to examine
items recovered from the site, which will be critical to
determining who exactly was helping Tom Phillips.

Speaker 1 (01:54):
Gold could be on the horizon for the capital. A
Wellington family has applied for permits to explore for gold
and other minerals directly next door to Zelandia Eco Sanctuary.
The application is being assessed by the Ministry of Business,
Innovation and Employment. Covers a large swathe of land stretching
from Wellington's hills to the south coast. The applications are

(02:16):
only for prospecting, which the Ministry says involves minimal impact
to the land and z Post is resuming most services
to the US today after tariff changes in August forced
a temporary suspension. Gift sending to the US is available
through selected stores with digital customs forms. More detailed item
descriptions and contact information are now needed to meet US

(02:39):
customs requirements. In sport, All Blacks coach Scott Robertson claims
the scrum issues that plague the first test when over
the spring bogs at Eden Park are under control ahead
of the rematch in Wellington. Black Fern's boss Alan Bunting
is happy with Saturday's scheduling near crossover as it could
draw more eyeballs on the women's game. His side also

(03:02):
tackle South Africa in the World Cup quarter final at midnight.
The desire to keep pulling the strings on the football
field was ultimately behind Macy Fraser's decision to come home
from the US to rejoin the Wellington Phoenix. I'm Jody Gill.
That'culator's news, folks. We'll be back with the next update
tomorrow morning from the news Talk zed Be newsroom.