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Tom Eley
Multimedia journalist
Bay of Plenty

Tom Eley is a multimedia journalist at The Weekend Sun and Sunlive.

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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Winter fire warning for seniors after Waihī death
Waikato Herald

Winter fire warning for seniors after Waihī death

19 Jun 06:00 AM
Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life
Waikato Herald

Artificial reef project aims to revive Tauranga's marine life

03 May 04:00 AM

Nine reefs, named Peara, are 13m deep and support marine biodiversity.

'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiative
Waikato Herald

'Our children need help': Principals back Kirwan's mental health initiative

02 May 11:00 PM

The former All Black aims to reach 600 schools with Mitey this year.

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown
Sport

'We’re gonna kick a**': Steamroller stars ready for Chiefs showdown

24 Apr 04:50 PM

The Festival of Disability Sport will feature eight wheelchair rugby teams.

‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
Waikato Herald

‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai

05 Apr 10:58 PM

It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.

Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga
Waikato Herald

Protesters take flight against $1.7m Billfish Classic in Whitianga

14 Mar 12:25 AM

The competition featured over $1.7 million in prizes, including $400,000 for the heaviest billfish.

Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck
Waikato Herald

Watch: Ute driver’s shock at undertaking truck

12 Mar 09:00 PM

He overtook the truck using a passing lane before it sped up, he claims.

State Highway 30 partially blocked after log spill
Waikato Herald

State Highway 30 partially blocked after log spill

21 Jan 04:47 AM

Motorists are advised to pass with care and expect delays.

Surf season starts smoothly, safety stressed
Waikato Herald

Surf season starts smoothly, safety stressed

28 Oct 11:17 PM

Lifeguards patrol beaches, promoting water safety as surf season begins.

Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service
Waikato Herald

Firefighter reflects on 60 years of service

03 Oct 03:49 PM

Rex Cotter joined the volunteer fire service at 18 and vividly recalls the first day.

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