Lucy Xia
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
Young people at justice facility spend 15 hours on roof
13 young people at a youth justice facility in South Auckland spent over 15 hours on the roof of the building, after escaping from their units last night. It's not the first time Korowai Manaaki in… Audio
Health NZ softens stance on nurses only speaking English
Morning Report has had a huge response to the story about a directive from several hospitals for nurses to speak only in English when they are on duty. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Thousands flock to Auckland's new outlet mall Manawa Bay
Bargain hunters are continuing to flock in their thousands to Auckland's newest outlet mall, Manawa Bay, which is less than 3 kilometres from the city's airport. A wave of shoppers heading there for… Audio
Jury to deliberate in Philip Polkinghorne trial
The jury in the murder trial of Philip Polkinghorne will today review audio evidence and reference thousands of pages of transcripts of witness testimonies. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September 2024
On today's episode, former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party, an ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies… Audio
Lawyers for former Green MP say leaders acted unlawfully
Former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Waiheke residents fear consequences of no after hours care
Waiheke residents with health issues said they're living in fear of what could happen without after-hours care. 9000 residents live on the island and currently have to call an ambulance in an… Audio
Waiheke resident unable to see GP in person after 5 visits
A 70 year old Waiheke Island resident with a ruptured ear-drum, is frustrated that despite 5 visits to her local GP she was unable to actually see a doctor in person. Like many other parts of the… Audio