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Lucy Thomson

Lucy Thomson

Lucy Thomson is a television reporter for Newshub, based in Auckland.

Lucy joined the Newshub sport team in 2020 as a reporter and producer, before taking up a role within the news team as a reporter in 2022. She has a particular interest in court reporting, health issues, women's sport and the America's Cup. She previously worked as a radio journalist.

Lucy is a graduate of the New Zealand Broadcasting School.

You can contact Lucy via email at lucy_thomson@discovery.com.

Follow her on Twitter: @Lucy_ThomsonNZ

Latest from Lucy Thomson

Watch: Applications for a slice of the Regional Infrastructure Fund opened today, with no shortage of interest - Lucy Thomson reports.

Regional Infrastructure Fund focuses on loans, investments - not grants

Watch: Passengers on the Virgin Australia flight at the centre of last night's mid-air emergency over Queenstown say they feel lucky to be alive after flames erupted from one of its engines.

Terrified onlookers describe loud bangs 'echoing off of the hills' as plane caught fire over Queenstown

One aged-care provider has called New Zealand's first share economy healthcare platform a saving grace for the sector.

South Island healthcare startup being hailed as a 'saving grace'

Colin O'Donnell has been honoured for his services to wildlife conservation.

Kings Birthday Honours

Wildlife conservationist Colin O'Donnell becomes Companion of the NZ Order of Merit

Christchurch's Court Theatre is selling its old props ahead of a location move.

Christchurch's Court Theatre sells old props ahead of location move

Watch: A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder over the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy at the Dunedin Bus Hub.

'Tragic event': Police won't reveal if Dunedin teens involved in stabbing were known to each other

Watch: France's president Emmanuel Macron is flying to New Caledonia, more than a week after riots erupted in Kanaky/New Caledonia over France granted foreigners expanded voting rights.

'It's been a bit surreal': Relieved Kiwis land in Auckland after NZDF rescue flight from New Caledonia

Watch: Sean "Diddy" Combs has publically apologised after CCTV emerged of him assaulting former girlfriend Cassandra Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.

'I'm disgusted': Sean 'Diddy' Combs breaks silence after shocking video of attack on ex-girlfriend

Waiariki McIlroy-Jones has been revealed as the man at the centre of the alleged $11m illegal lottery.

Man at centre of alleged $11m illegal lottery revealed

Watch: Police challenges possibly to blame in second investigation of toddler's death.

Detective in second investigation of toddler's death says police challenges may be to blame

Watch: On the night of the Auckland Anniversary floods last year, a torrent of water flowed through Elaine and Greg Exler's West Auckland home.

Council wants homeowners to make properties flood-safe at own cost

The Government and Auckland Council have a new way of managing and funding the city's water assets. But Labour says 'Three Waters' would have been even cheaper.

Water deal: Govt says Aucklanders will avoid 25.8 pct rates hike, Labour says its plan would have saved more

Watch: A world-leading autism clinic in Wellington hopes to improve outcomes for autistic children nationwide.

World-leading autism clinic hopes to improve outcomes for autistic children nationwide

Watch: The Government's stuck to its promise of reducing the "red tape" when it comes to Kiwis accessing home loans and other lending.

Government announces plan to 'cut red tape' on home loans, lending regulations

Watch: Lucy Thomson reports after a man got trapped at Watercare's Central Interceptor project.

Injured worker rescued after becoming trapped in Auckland wastewater tunnel

Emirates Team New Zealand's new AC75 is rolled out.

Team New Zealand unveils name of boat for 2024 America's Cup defence

Watch: Economists have predicted a three-year low inflation figure.

Inflation cools down again

Lisa Blair.

Australian sailor Blair smashes solo speed record from Sydney to Auckland

Watch: One-in-five car sales used to be EVs, but now it's closer to one-in-20.

Data reveals slump in EV sales

Football is among the sports adopting new concussion guidelines.

New guidelines aimed at minimising concussion effects across more sports

Watch: Police are investigating an alleged assault that took place outside Destiny Church on Sunday.

Police investigate confrontation after man raises pride flag outside Destiny Church

Over the past five years, Z Energy has invested $33 million into fog cannons, safe rooms and personal alarms for its workers.

'It's just devastating': Z Energy reveals extreme protection measures it's taking for crime

Scientists are warning climate change could affect the size and price of your chocolate Easter eggs.

Climate change sparks concerns for chocolate's future

The Ministry of Disabled People CEO apologised for anxiety caused by funding changes - but protesters say it's little comfort.

Ministry of Disabled People CEO apologises for anxiety caused by funding changes

"I get cracking down on benefits, I do. But they're going after the wrong people here."

WINZ threatens to cut benefits of dying man if he receives money from Givealittle set up in his honour

Watch: Court documents have revealed more details about former Green MP Golriz Ghahraman's shoplifting, including exactly how she did it.

The Green Party

Court documents detail how Golriz Ghahraman's shoplifting unfolded, encounter with boutique worker

Watch: Two Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland petrol stations were robbed on Monday night.

Night of crime: Two Auckland petrol stations targeted by thieves in aggressive break-ins

Government officials, local iwi, business, council and community leaders met to discuss a regional action plan for Tairāwhiti.

Cyclone Gabrielle

Tairāwhiti community comes together to talk rebuild

Watch: A new species of moko/gecko has been discovered in Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland, and it's been named the korowai.

New gecko species discovered in Auckland

Watch: Newshub's Lucy Thomson has the latest on the rising Meningococcal cases in New Zealand.

'Only way forward': Calls for free vaccines amid rise in Meningococcal cases

Papanui Point from the air.

Missing Persons

Search continues after report person fell into water at deadly Waikato fishing spot

There are calls for a law change after explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift spread on social media.

Artificial intelligence

Call for law change after explicit AI-generated images of Taylor Swift spread on social media

Newshub returned to some of the areas worst-hit by the Auckland flooding to see how their residents were coping.

Auckland homeowner recounts emotional toll after home lost to Anniversary flooding

A number of primary and secondary schools are banning Crocs due to the issues they're causing in the playground.

Schools banning Crocs due to arguments, injuries

Detective Inspector Darrell Harpur speaks to Newshub about the death of 52-year-old John Isaac.

'It's a classic whodunit': Police ask public to help after 'violent death' of man pulled from Waikato River

Watch: A New Zealand company is using upcycled avocado to create a freeze-dried food ingredient.

'Pretty exciting': Kiwi company turns upcycled avocado into freeze-dried powder

Watch: Research suggests elderly across New Zealand living in domestic squalor.

'Severe self-neglect': Elderly across NZ living in domestic squalor, research suggests

Watch: More primary and intermediate students were stood down for vaping and smoking than secondary in six out of 10 regions last year.

Vaping, smoking bigger issue in primary schools than secondary - new figures

Watch: Newshub's Lucy Thomson explains why tensions are rising in the Middle East.

Iran attacks Israel's 'espionage centres' in Iraq – state media

Watch: There are growing calls to ditch the one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to breast screening in New Zealand.

Breast cancer survivor says NZ's free mammograms are failing women with dense breasts

There are calls for KiwiRail to better maintain the grass alongside its rail corridors after fires broke out in Canterbury.

Fires sparked by freight train in Canterbury could have been avoided - councillor

Watch: A woman in her 80s has been pulled from the rubble alive, 72 hours after the earthquake killed more than 80 people - Lucy Thomson has the story.

Search and rescue efforts continue in quake-stricken Japan as three-day survival window ends

Watch: New drone footage has emerged of widespread devastation after Japan's New Year's Day quake - Lucy Thomson reports.

'Still makes me tremble': Quake survivors in Japan sleeping in coats at shelters without heat, running water

Watch: Lucy Thomson has the latest on Wednesday.

'Battle against time' to find quake survivors in Japan as death toll rises

Rescue crews in Japan are searching for survivors after a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake.

Tsunami warning lowered after powerful quake rocks Japan, 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate

Watch: Lucy Thompson has the story.

'Think before you act': CERT NZ has warning for Kiwis as cyber security incidents skyrocket

Watch: Newshub's Lucy Thomson visited Waiheke to see what locals thought of the situation.

Three-decade-old Waiheke Island race scrapped over safety concerns

Attacks in the Red Sea are forcing shipping companies to avoid using the Suez Canal, but the AA is hopeful it won't affect petrol prices here.

Will NZ petrol prices jump after BP halts Red Sea shipments?

Many affected by this year's North Island weather events have been declined the support payment and are calling for change.

Auckland residents displaced by extreme weather want review of Temporary Accommodation Allowance eligibility

Football World Cup was a financial boon to New Zealand.

Football World Cup

Football World Cup's economic benefit to New Zealand more than double forecasts