Lucy Xia
Auckland hospitals at their upper limit
Significant pressure at Auckland's major hospitals this winter is being felt across almost all the different parts of the health system, including at general practice, private urgent care and in the… Audio
Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry
An immunologist giving evidence at the inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response, has been questioned on claims the debate around mRNA vaccines was shut down during the pandemic. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Nurse fractures ankle but finishes shift due to staffing
A West Auckland district nurse who fractured her ankle at work had to finish her shift because there was nobody to cover for her. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Pensioner has year-long wait for surgery
A Gisborne pensioner dealt with chronic pain and depression during a year-long wait for surgery for severe sinus inflammation. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Auckland supermarket fire under control
The fire at an Auckland supermarket is now under control, but has sent thick black smoke out across the city. 20 fire trucks have been on the scene at the New World Supermarket by Victoria Park. Fire… Audio
US PhD student Kyle Whorrall remembered at virgil
A vigil has taken place for the US PhD student Kyle Whorrall, who was killed at a bus stop in Auckland's Meadowbank on Saturday night. A 16-year-old boy charged with murder and aggravated robbery has… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Police arrest 16-year-old in relation to death of Kyle Whorrall
The police have arrested a 16-year-old boy in relation to the death of Kyle Whorrall in St Johns over the Easter Weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Spike in assaults against health workers: Data
Hundreds more health workers were assaulted at work last year, according to Health New Zealand data, with Auckland central and Waikato districts seeing the biggest spikes. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Person dead after train and vehicle collide in Auckland
Reporter Lucy Xia was at the scene of a fatal crash between a train and a vehicle in Auckland's Penrose. She spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
NZ exporters coming to grips with Trump's tariffs
Some of New Zealand's biggest exporters to the US are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump administration's new tariffs will mean to them. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Car hits pedestrians at Auckland university, three hospitalised
Three people were hospitalised after a car ran into pedestrians by the University of Auckland's CBD campus. The crash happened around midday, along Symonds Street - the main thoroughfare running… Audio
Patients boil own water at Auckland Hospital amid hot water issues
A seriously ill cancer patient at Auckland City Hospital had to boil water in a kettle and use a disposable vomit bowl to wash because the ward had no running hot water. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Workers confused over withdrawal of support for mental health callouts: Union
Unions say public health workers are confused about the police's phased withdrawal of support for mental health callouts. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Nurse graduates struggling to find work
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Retail spending continues to decline year on year
Retailers are hoping the new Economic Growth portfolio and its Minister, Nicola Willis - who we heard from earlier in the programme - will mean good news for the struggling sector. Reporter Lucy Xia… Audio
Auckland commuters frustrated over rail closure
Aucklanders returning to work are facing much longer commuting times, thanks to a month-long rail shutdown which started on Boxing Day. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Olivia Podmore relentlessly berated by coach, inquest hears
The inquest into the suspected suicide of Olivia Podmore has heard that the athlete was relentlessly berated by her former coach. Reporter Lucy Xia has more Audio
Inquest into death of Olympic cyclist hears testimonies
An inquest the death of Olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore has heard emotional testimonies about how she was bullied by team-mates. The 24-year-old died in a suspected suicide in 2021. The first to give… Audio
Chinese workers still waiting for jobs one year after investigation into employer
Chinese workers say they've been cheated out of thousands of dollars and are still waiting for promised full-time jobs more than a year after authorities began investigating their employer. Reporter… Audio