Newshub newsreader and journalist Emma Jolliff loses cancer battle

Emma Jolliff is survived by her partner and two children.

Newshub Nation presenter and journalist Emma Jolliff has lost her battle with cancer.

The MediaWorks journalist and newsreader died on Thursday morning in Wellington.

She was the co-host of Newshub Nation, had regularly read the news for Newshub Live at 6, and worked as a Wellington-based reporter.

She is survived by her husband and two children.

Jolliff had been battling cancer and the illness had forced her off-air.

Very sad to hear Emma Jolliff has passed away. Emma was an absolute professional and a lovely person. My and Natalie’s thoughts are with her family and her colleagues who I know will miss her so much.

— Simon Bridges (@simonjbridges) February 6, 2020

Newshub news director Hal Crawford confirmed Jolliff's death in an email to staff on Thursday, describing her as a "first-class reporter".

"She was a fantastic journalist and loved telling stories. She considered it an honour to tell people's stories, and she did it so well," Crawford's email said.

Jolliff, left, was the co-host of Newshub Nation.

"Emma was such a lovely person, a real positive presence in the newsroom and a thorough professional.

"I have had many messages today from all over the media and political spectrum, and they all mention Emma's love of story and fundamentally good nature."

Jolliff had worked for MediaWorks since 2007.

Jolliff had worked at MediaWorks since 2007.

"Emma was dear to us," Crawford told staff.