Lucy Xia
Rental listings up 40% in 3 months to May
In Auckland, Trademe data shows rental listings up 41%, with nearly 1500 more properties for rent during the same period. As Lucy Xia reports, experts have said the economic climate has forced some… Audio
Te Kūiti Muslim community grieves death of baby
The tight-knit Muslim community in Te Kūiti is grieving after the death of a baby boy at the weekend. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Seven people share $50 million Lotto prize
Seven people are now $7 million richer - but not all of them know it yet. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Rare whitebait species released into Auckland streams
About a thousand of New Zealand's rarest whitebait species have been released into streams in Auckland's Waitakere ranges today. Our reporter Lucy Xia was at the Huia catchment today to witness the… Audio
Taking on boarders to help mortgage payments
More and more Auckland homeowners are seeking homestay students or flatmates to cope with the rising cost of living coupled with high mortgage rates. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May 2024
On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Protesters demonstrate in Aotea Square over government policies affecting Māori
Forty different hīkoi, backed by Te Pāti Māori, have been taking place from Kaitaia to Invercargill throughout the day as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies.
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First home buyers left gutted by grant decision
New Zealanders blindsided by the government's announcement to scrap the First Home Grants scheme, say the news comes as a slap in the face. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Kiwis cling to hope for New Caledonia rescue flight
New Zealanders caught up in the conflict in New Caledonia are holding out hope flights out of Noumea will resume tomorrow. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
Residents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the… Audio
E Tū case against TVNZ heard
E Tū is having its case against TVNZ's job cuts heard at the Employment Relations Authority on Monday. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Calls for tougher stance on crime
Police across the country are now dealing with investigations into mall smash and grabs, attacks at bus stations, and shots fired outside a hospital. Reporter Lucy Xia asked people in Auckland what… Audio
Analysis shows self-service petrol stations drive prices down
More than a hundred unstaffed petrol stations have opened around the country over the past five years, bringing more competition with its cheaper fuel prices. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Auckland Council meets to discuss city's stadium options
An Auckland councillor says there's no clear favourite yet for the super-city's multi-purpose national stadium. Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Businesses call for changes to Anzac trading restrictions
Auckland businesses say they will lose out on thousands of dollars in business due to Anzac trading restrictions, and others say the staff costs are too high to justify opening on the public holiday… Audio
Residents Auckland apartment wait for news on future after Dangerous Building Notice issued
Residents of an Auckland apartment building are anxiously awaiting news of whether they will be forced to move out of their homes, after their building failed multiple safety standards. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments told to vacate
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments have been given until Monday to vacate the building, after the council issued it with a Dangerous Building Notice. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Rainbow crossing vandal to pay $16,000 in reparations
Thirty-one-year-old Ford O'Connor who vandalised the rainbow crossing on Auckland's Karangahape Road two weeks ago has been ordered to pay $16,000 in reparations. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte… Audio
New English language requirement for work visas
People applying for low-skilled jobs under the accredited employer work visa scheme must now meet a basic standard of English. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Auckland lodge investigated after Loafers Lodge fire
A central Auckland lodge decimated by a fire was among 37 boarding houses investigated after the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Ten people were evacuated from Parnell's City Garden Lodge yesterday… Audio