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