Lucy Xia
Vaccination efforts ramp up as measles cases rise
Sausage sizzles and family days are among the many creative ways health providers are spreading awareness of the risk of measles and getting people vaccinated amidst the current outbreak. RNZ's Lucy… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025
The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to… Audio
Firefighters go on strike over deadlocked contract negotiations
About 2000 paid firefighters are striking over their deadlocked contract negotiations with Fire and Emergency NZ. RNZ reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Homeowners blindsided as houses don't meet resource consent
More west Auckland homeowners have been blind-sided by news that their front and back yards don't meet resource consents requirements and have been hit with bills stretching into the thousands. Some… Audio
Measles vaccination campaign underway in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Audio
Measles vaccination efforts ramp up in Auckland
Measles vaccination efforts are ramping up in Auckland communities, with pop-up clinics, door to door campaigns and pharmacies all doing their part. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Proposal to reduce frequency of WOF checks
Road users have a little over a month-and-a half to give feedback on the government's land transport reforms. The government is proposing to reduce the frequency of Warrant of Fitness checks for light… Audio
More than 47,000 health workers go on strike
More than 47,000 doctors and other health workers are striking today over pay and work conditions. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
House fire that killed father and son was intentionally lit
Police say a fatal house fire in the East Auckland suburb of Bucklands Beach last Thursday was deliberately lit. A father and his son are the two believed to have been killed at the Murvale Drive… Audio
New Massey homes fall short of council consent rules
Some Massey first home buyers were shocked to find their new builds delivered with bare soil instead of finished yards. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
More photos revealed of Tom Phillips campsite
A rudimentary shelter with tree branches holding up a black tarpaulin, dirty plastic buckets, a Jack Daniels whisky box and an LPG bottle are in some of the images released today of what police… Audio
Marbecks Records to close Queen Street store
Another iconic retailer is calling it a day at its Queen Street store in Auckland, falling victim to changing times in the once vibrant CBD. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Has Auckland lost it's mojo?
Has Auckland lost it's mojo? At over 6%, the super city has the highest unemployment rate in the country. Meanwhile, small businesses continue to struggle, with hopes now pinned on the Central Rail… Audio
Worries that easing of alcohol restrictions will harm vunerable
Some Aucklanders are worried that the government's proposal to ease alcohol restrictions will harm some of the poorest and most vulnerable communities. It is estimated that alcohol harm currently… Audio
Small business owners 'blindsided' by Meta banning accounts
Small business owners who rely on Instagram and Facebook to get customers say they've been blindsided by their accounts suddenly being banned, when they'd done nothing wrong. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Pre-loved Hermès Birkin bag fails to sell at auction
A pre-loved Hermès Birkin bag made of ostrich leather failed to sell at a Webb's online auction for luxury accessories on Sunday night. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Audio
Hamilton police looking for people involved in deadly brawl
Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in Hamilton over the weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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