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Akula Sharma
Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald

Multimedia journalist, NZ Herald

We are your advocate, Aotearoa. Uncovering stories that matter, asking hard-hitting questions of those in power, live-blogging sport events, monitoring the highs and lows of the NZX and providing Premium expert opinion and analysis. Bringing you distinctive, quality journalism and breaking news from across New Zealand and around the world. With specialists working together to create indepth reads, engaging video, and unmissable podcasts.

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'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon
Bay of Plenty Times

'Unprovoked and random': Shopkeeper allegedly attacked by man armed with homemade weapon

31 Jul 01:32 AM
'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in Rarotonga
Bay of Plenty Times

'Shocked and saddened': Mayor of Waikato town reacts to local's death in Rarotonga

14 Jun 09:52 PM

Kelly Maree Sain has been described as the 'life of the party'.

'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown
Bay of Plenty Times

'Gang members used to take off at the sight of police': Mark Mitchell deplores Ōpōtiki lockdown

13 Jun 09:51 PM

Former policeman says we need to return to a time when police were in charge, not gangs.

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ
Bay of Plenty Times

'Severe thunderstorms' on the move, 'very heavy rain' warning for parts of NZ

05 Jun 01:15 AM

The roads could get slippery and strong gusts could make travel difficult.

Missing Auckland teen's last known movements revealed
Bay of Plenty Times

Missing Auckland teen's last known movements revealed

03 May 07:33 AM

The teen drove to Karioitahi Beach and texted his friend he won't be home till late.

Teen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest found
Bay of Plenty Times

Teen hunters, 15, missing in East Coast forest found

11 Apr 02:37 AM

The two boys had not returned from a hunting trip.

Cabinet minister on Kiri Allan: ‘Whatever context you are in you are a minister’
Bay of Plenty Times

Cabinet minister on Kiri Allan: ‘Whatever context you are in you are a minister’

04 Apr 10:01 PM

Little says people see cabinet ministers as ministers 24/7.

Orange rain warning for Hawke's Bay, Coromandel, Gisborne; alert for Auckland rain, possible thunderstorms before dawn
Bay of Plenty Times

Orange rain warning for Hawke's Bay, Coromandel, Gisborne; alert for Auckland rain, possible thunderstorms before dawn

23 Feb 08:25 AM

'People in these areas are advised to prepare as best they can in case of a downpour'.

'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debris
Bay of Plenty Times

'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debris

11 Jan 06:29 PM

In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.

Watch: Moment tornado hits houses on Thames Rd, Paeroa leaves destruction behind
Bay of Plenty Times

Watch: Moment tornado hits houses on Thames Rd, Paeroa leaves destruction behind

30 Nov 11:30 PM

Houses were shattered after a tornado hit town yesterday.

Waiuku woman’s road to recovery after horror four-wheel drive crash
Bay of Plenty Times

Waiuku woman’s road to recovery after horror four-wheel drive crash

25 Nov 06:36 AM

Sam Olney, 24, is determined to walk after crash paralysed her.

'I'm here, I'm alive': Woman grateful to survive horror crash
Bay of Plenty Times

'I'm here, I'm alive': Woman grateful to survive horror crash

22 Sep 05:00 PM

The crew scrambled to the rescue of three 20-year-olds trapped in a car down a steep bank.

Watch: Rescued in the dark: Two men winched to safety from the waters of Whiritoa
Bay of Plenty Times

Watch: Rescued in the dark: Two men winched to safety from the waters of Whiritoa

31 Aug 08:36 PM

The two men were landed safety at the nearest surf club.

'Bullying was rife': Lizzie Marvelly on her time at MP's former school
Bay of Plenty Times

'Bullying was rife': Lizzie Marvelly on her time at MP's former school

10 Aug 03:04 AM

Former King's College students have spoken of a 'rough and tumble' culture.

Disabled woman forced to shower on porch due to limited rental options
Bay of Plenty Times

Disabled woman forced to shower on porch due to limited rental options

01 Aug 01:02 AM

An expert calls for all new homes to be built with universal design standards.

Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus
Bay of Plenty Times

Teens missing for three days turned up to school on a bus

27 Jul 12:34 AM

Instead of going to school they were seen asking about getting to Auckland.

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