Scott Yeoman
Multimedia journalist
Multimedia journalist
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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Bay Oval looking a picture! Pōwhiri welcomes Black Caps and England
The Black Caps and England have been officially welcomed on to Bay Oval.
'I'm pretty fizzed up for it': Stage set for first test at Bay Oval
This match has been a long time coming for Bay Oval staff.
Talking with Tama, a sick toddler who can't access the drug he needs
And the American drug company and Pharmac respond to questions.
Kiwi singer wins Lockwood New Zealand Aria in Rotorua
Judges were "blown away" by the "extremely high" calibre of the event's 73rd edition.
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.
Bay of Plenty Steamers fans raring to go for home final
The Steamers smashed Manawatu 64-3 in the semifinal on Friday night.
'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.
Budget blowout: Lakes DHB deficit reaches almost $15m
And it grew by almost $7m in a single month.
When a Lotto jackpot hits 'FOMO' status
The Lotto Powerball jackpot is $28 million tomorrow night.
Rotorua Hope Walk: Breaking stigmas and remembering loved ones
The event was held to bring about awareness around the issues of suicide and depression.
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.
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.
DHB's forecast deficit doubles to $10m
In its 2018/19 Annual Plan, the Lakes DHB forecast a deficit of $5.1m.
Digital Detox: Unscrambling my muddled mind
How switching off for a month changed my life.
Apumoana Marae trust impresses at community awards
The trust was one of 26 voluntary organisations vying for community awards
Edgecumbe flood two years on: Loneliness, trauma and hope
The town's 1600 residents have coped in different ways since the major flood.
Invasive salvinia on way to eradication
Salvinia is one of the world's worst aquatic weeds - it can completely blanket waterways.
Whakatāne woman in serious condition after 22m Mauao fall
Woman fortunate to be hooked on some trees, saving her from falling further.
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.
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.
'Te Arawa took those trenches'
100 years on and one soldier's story is a taonga passed on to future generations.
Stories of those who served and gave their lives
How the stories of those who served and sacrificed their lives are still being told.
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.
Opinion: Great War stories touched a nerve
To read first-hand accounts of World War I breaks your heart and invokes waves of dismay.
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.
Colourful home crowd cheer on Bay of Plenty in Tauranga
The Steamers held on to beat the Northland Taniwha 38-35 at Tauranga Domain.
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.
XRACE no barrier for 8-year-old Jahnal
Jahnal has cerebral palsy and a brain injury but it didn't stop her joining in.
Rent increases in Rotorua 'cripples families'
Median weekly rent in Rotorua has risen by nearly $100 in five years.
Te Puke sawmill fire will cost company 'tens of thousands'
Ten fire crews battled the blaze early this morning.
Burling and America's Cup coming to Tauranga
The America's Cup celebration will take place in Tauranga on August 27.