Samantha Motion
Regional Content Leader
Samantha Motion is a regional content leader for NZME. She has reported in the Bay of Plenty region for more than a decade.
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.
Check out Samantha’s latest content
800 unvaccinated kids: Measles fears for AIMS Games
Mum of baby too young to be vaccinated says she'll stay home during tournament week.
Pin in strawberry an 'isolated incident'
The incident is being treated as "criminal activity".
'Ludicrous' - other councils on begging bylaw
'If they can make it stick we may follow suit'
Bus crash: one still in hospital, CEO counters bus concerns
All 19 people on the bus were injured but many have been discharged from hospital
'Life's short; why not?': He's 93 - and still flying
Ninety-year-old Eileen Pearson is 'always looking for an adventure'.