SunLive reporter
Ayla Yeoman is a multimedia journalist for SunLive and The Weekend Sun. Ayla is based in Tauranga and covers general news in the Bay of Plenty region. This includes live and breaking news stories as well as producing in-depth community stories. She is a fourth-year student at the University of Auckland studying for a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Communications and Politics & International Relations. She joined NZME in June 2024. Ayla has a particular interest in reporting stories relating to community concerns, highlights, wins and more. You can contact Ayla at ayla.yeoman@nzme.co.nz
‘The smoke is massive': Scrub fire 90% suppressed
A scrub fire has broken out in Kairua, Tauranga.
Median barriers: Residents protest on SH2
SH2 residents are protesting after NZTA's decision to resume works for median barriers.
Local aids Brazil floods: 'It’s heartbreaking'
A Tauranga local who grew up in Porto Alegre is raising money for the South Brazil floods.