Scott Yeoman
Multimedia journalist
Multimedia journalist
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What happened next: Peter Oakes, the 57-year-old Kiwi bloke learning to swim
He's breaking down any and all stigmas that exist around learning to swim as an adult.
Two toddlers battle same disease. Only one is improving
Matilda Donald lives in Sydney, Australia. Tama Hubbard lives in rural Taupō, New Zealand.
Scott Yeoman: Why the Jofra Archer racism incident angers and embarrasses me
I was in the crowd at Bay Oval, I saw Jofra Archer stop and talk to security.
'Definitely wasn't a NZ fan': New revelation in Archer scandal
NZME has uncovered video footage that appears to confirm the insult was shouted out.
England cricketer praised for calling out racism at Bay Oval
Tauranga's mayor has called the Bay Oval incident 'completely unacceptable'.
England's Barmy Army gets the atmosphere going at Bay Oval
The sun was shining, a trumpet was playing, and the Barmy Army was singing along.
'Toxic' workplace: Manager hits out at DHB in scathing report
Unit 'negative, anxiety-provoking and a place where you just 'shut up and put up'.'
300 days, 20 countries: One Kiwi couple's epic journey
From eating rat stew in Congo, to negotiating with armed rebels in the desert.
Talking with Tama, a sick toddler who can't access the drug he needs
And the American drug company and Pharmac respond to questions.
Tama is deteriorating fast. But the drug that can help him is too expensive
It is thought there are fewer than 100 people in the country with the condition.
Revealed: How much Coast Homes owes, according to the liquidators
The liquidators are trying to recover three related-party loans, to pay the taxman.
'I'm not afraid of crying': Couple step up to help 140 Kiwi kids
Robin and Kahu Grace have looked after other people's kids for six years.
Motels reap millions from emergency housing
Almost half of the top 20 providers were paid $100,000-plus in less than three years.
Body found on boat in Mount Maunganui
A man has been found dead on board and another man has been located onshore nearby.
Bella Vista saga: The curious case of the missing computer server
And everyone the liquidators have spoken to is denying knowing anything about it.
She paid Coast Homes $267K. Then a property dispute ensued
This month, Coast Homes was put into liquidation owing a significant amount of money.
Five revelations from the damning Bella Vista report
COMMENT & ANALYSIS: Review by retired judge contains interesting findings.
Tauranga building company goes into liquidation, owes money
The Inland Revenue Department was the applicant creditor.
Operation Measles: Inside the public health response to an escalating outbreak
Spending time with the experts as they trace infections and attempt to prevent the spread.
Bella Vista saga: Damning internal report released
The employment investigation began in October last year.
A homeless couple's journey through drug addiction to getting their kids back
Their meth and synthetic drug habit left them with nothing ... no kids and no home.
Why the Bay of Plenty DHB has an $11 million deficit
The DHB provided patient and spending numbers to show just how much pressure it is under.
18 oil spills reported in Tauranga last year, only five of them traced
There was also a reported spill in the Whakatāne River.
New Bella Vista twist: What it might now mean for boss Danny Cancian
Danny Cancian will be referred to the New Zealand Registrar of Companies, liquidators say.
Taking the plunge: Why this Kiwi bloke is finally learning to swim
Following one man's late-in-life journey to learn to swim, one stroke at a time.
'Look how skinny he is!' – Meet the stars of a national cat show
The breeds, the names, the pre-show rituals.
Fateful decision: The defining moment in the Bella Vista disaster
The Times has reviewed 3 separate reports and historical emails and obtained new details.
Digital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mind
How switching off for a month changed my life.
Gridlock: Tauranga's traffic problem escalates, dramatic new figures show
Tauranga has grown hugely over the past 20 years – but it has come at a huge cost.
Tattoo & Art Extravaganza: Music legends, and a lost bet
The NZ Tattoo & Art Extravaganza was expected to attract 5000 to 6000 people.
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
MBIE report: Bella Vista development a 'significant failure' by council
The investigation did not discover evidence of a systemic issue within the city council.
Behind the cordon at the Bella Vista homes evacuation site
The tops of all 16 Bella Vista houses on Lakes Boulevard have been earmarked for removal.
Bella Vista Homes one year on: Everything has changed, and nothing has changed
Scott Yeoman checks in with homeowners and local businesses affected.
Is this the anti Marie Kondo? Charity shop giving away clutter
The Society of St Vincent de Paul in Tauranga is having its first "community free sale".
Back to school costs: Families turn to foodbanks for kids' lunches
One in five children in low-decile schools heading back to school hungry.
'It was just so loud': Ute brings down two power poles
The incident happened on Otumoetai Rd about 6.50am.
Whakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fall
Woman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.
Climber seriously injured in horror 22m fall from Mauao
Woman suffers head injury after falling about 22m from climbing while on Mauao
Bella Vista demolition work to begin in coming weeks
Upper levels of some of the houses likely to be removed, block foundations demolished.
Sixteen deaths from adverse and mental health events
Fourteen of the deaths related to mental health events over a period of 18 months.
Bella Vista-related firms owe nearly $270,000: liquidators
Liquidators say they are targeting more than a hundred thousand dollars' worth of assets.
Teen rescues man at Mount Main Beach
Ian Pugh is not yet old enough to be a surf lifesaver but has made his first rescue.
Tauranga teen steps up to save a life at the Mount
Tauranga teen helps struggling body-boarder to safety from rip at the Mount.
Brave Zahnee Riley-Campbell is back on her feet
The 13-year-old has been longing for this moment for months.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
'Fly free': Tragic link between paragliding deaths
Richard Marriner died in a tragic paragliding incident on Mauao last week.
'Solemn sadness': Church makes historic apology in Tauranga
The church was in town to apologise to Tauranga Moana iwi for land lost 151 years ago.
Big Read: A church apology, 151 years in the waiting
It's been a long, painful process to have the grievance recognised and acknowledged.
Emails and memo reveal fallout from damning DHB report
Three key staff members were asked to take "some time out" after the report's release.
Companies related to Bella Vista Homes put into liquidation
Former Bella Vista boss Danny Cancian is the sole director and shareholder of all four.
The Kiwi soldier who almost made it home
Wounded and gassed on the battlefield, he made it back to New Zealand and headed for home.
Secret, heartbreaking story behind a town clock revealed
The true story of an iconic landmark has been largely unacknowledged, and not by accident.
The NZ workplace where 107 people resigned in 5 years
The numbers paint a local picture of what some are saying is a nationwide staffing issue.
Africa: How we finally spotted a leopard
On an African expedition, an encounter with the elusive big cat is unforgettable.
Tauranga College stalwart Gary Ware dies
Gary Robert Ware was 80 and died peacefully last Sunday after a short illness.
The story of NZ's first and only mass school shooting
95 years after the tragedy, all that remains are memories and the graves of two boys.
'He actually had big pieces of wood inside the car'
They heard a squealing of tyres and then a big bang.
Lonely death at sea: Why an ailing 75-year-old set sail
No one was waiting for her. No grieving family or friends, just the police.
Bella Vista homeowners protest outside council offices
Some were carrying signs. One said: "Fair Market Value, That's All We Want".
Workers needed to fill hundreds of new retail jobs
The Tauranga Crossing and Bayfair developments are both due to be completed next year.
Taxpayers pay millions for unnecessary meth clean-up
122 properties – in hindsight – were unnecessarily fixed up and their residents moved out.
Pool Runnings win hearts at AIMS - and something else
They train six days a week at home, in a hotel pool and a makeshift ocean facility.
Meet the brave Kiwi boy 'Charlie the lionheart'
Charlie isn't letting his heart condition hold him back.
Head of mental health quits after damning report
Dr Sue Mackersey has resigned as clinical director, according to an internal staff email.
Bella Vista collapse: Liquidators demand $2 million
The recovery demand relates to the buyout of former director/shareholder Daniel De Martin.
MBIE reviewing council over Bella Vista
MBIE is carrying out a review of several of the council's building control activities.
Sports event puts pressure on accommodation for homeless
Te Tuinga Whānau says it has 47 clients with nowhere to stay during the Aims Games.
Tauranga City Council files Bella Vista charges
The council said the charges were filed on August 2 in the Tauranga District Court.
Port of Tauranga fire: 'A lot of the staff are very emotional'
At one point, there were more than 10 fire trucks and 45 firefighters on site.
Pet of the Year has one eye, no whiskers and minimal teeth
The 10-year-old Devon Rex has one eye, no whiskers, minimal teeth and very little fur.
More bones found at Mount Maunganui after skull discovery
Police say initial indications are that the remains belong to an adult human.
Bella Vista homeowners will seek more than $25k damages
On top of the damages claim, homeowners want market value for their houses, plus costs.
Council facing two separate Bella Vista lawsuits
Nineteen of the homeowners will be filing their own legal proceedings against the council.
KiwiBuild applications pile up in Tauranga
Tauranga mayor Greg Brownless has called the number of applicants "absolutely huge".
More Bella Vista residents considering joining class action
Auckland QC David Heaney filed the class action on behalf of residents in late May.
Bella Vista buyout more than $10m - mayor
The council this week agreed to make offers to buy the 21 Bella Vista properties.
Bella Vista lawyer: Council slow to front up with offer
The class action lawsuit is due to have its first court conference in a few weeks.
Forty-seven oil spills reported in Tauranga in two years
But only one is being prosecuted.
Quiet Mount Maunganui street turns into crime scene
Inside, a man and woman were sleeping.