Lucy Xia
Polkinghorne trial: Blood and bruising found on Pauline Hanna's body
The trial of a man accused of murdering his wife and staging it to look like suicide has heard the woman was found with bruising and blood on her body. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Lawyer argues 'no evidence of homicide' in murder trial
A lawyer defending a retired eye surgeon on trial for the murder of his wife has argued that the couple was not unhappy, and that there's no evidence of a homicide. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
NZ companies could be exposed to scammers after IT outage warn cyber experts
Cyber experts are warning New Zealand companies caught in the CrowdStrike IT outage that it could be several days before they are protected from scammers. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Agent uses details of migrant worker to obtain thousands in asylum seekers' benefit
The Ministry of Social Development has launched an investigation after a migrant worker reported an agent used their personal details to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in an asylum seekers'… Audio
Major breakthrough in Gulf Harbour homicide investigation
Two people have now been charged with interfering with human remains, and police have been combing through a property in Orewa, Lucy Xia speaks to Susana Lei'ataua. Audio
Golriz Ghahraman to hear fate on Thursday on charges
The 43-year-old former Green Party MP and former human rights lawyer has admitted stealing nearly $9000 of clothing from retail stores in Auckland and Wellington, Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Kaitaia small businesses and residents frustrated
There were broken coffee machines, a scramble for generators and businesses left out of pocket in the Far North town of Kaitaia after Northland was plunged into darkness yesterday, Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Woman waits 2 years to be reimbursed by ACC
A woman who fractured her ankle has waited almost two years to be reimbursed thousands of dollars for surgery after ACC initially declined her claim, ACC figures show the average wait for a formal… Audio
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