Caroline Fleming
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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'Lifeline': $1.4m to create up to 30 conservation jobs
Up to 19 staff would be employed from one Rotorua business.
Construction on region's first reusable milk bottle factory under way
Fresh glass-bottled milk could be only months away for Rotorua shelves.
Water use spikes as dry spell bites for fourth year running
Lingering drought conditions stem from long-term rainfall deficits going back to 2019.
Redwoods Treewalk makes Lonely Planet top 10 list
The local attraction was the only one that ranked in the country!
Katikati's Avocado Food and Wine Festival brings in thousands
It was the place to be for food, sunshine and fine wine!
'Massive' shark spotted near the Pukehina shoreline
He had been in "complete shock" and continued filming the shark on its journey.
A beloved police dog handler died on 1/11. His kids say it was fate
The 91-year-old died on Sunday, a date that mirrors New Zealand's emergency number.
Covid-19 testing foreign seafarers not practical, Port of Tauranga says
It comes after calls for testing of all seafarers entering New Zealand waters.
Future of Kawerau mill 'up in the air', job losses feared
About 160 people work at the mill, a major employer in the small town.
'Over the moon': 450 Claymark employees jobs secured following company sale
A consortium led by Paul Pedersen has bought the business.
'Dress rehearsal for the future': Higher seasonal temperatures could be new norm
Late spring temperatures could be reaching summer levels this year.
'Scared to go out': Man still reeling months after huge theft
"I thought I'd get over it but I haven't been able to," the longtime business owner says.
Tauranga widow's big birthday tribute to late husband
His birthday would have been next Tuesday on August 4.
Locals weigh in on Waihi mine expansion proposal
The project would extend mining in the district for at least another 15 years.
17 years of work: City's waterways to benefit from $2.5 million investment
"I haven't seen anything like this before," Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick says.
Sisters put up $8000 reward for dog's return
Tears flow for missing Staffy: "This is destroying our family."
Tale of generosity as 83-year-old man reunited with 'little darling'
"I really am a happy chappy now."
Elderly Rotorua man's 'pride and joy' stolen on birthday
The burglary happened on Ward Rd, Hamurana.
The coolest treat! Paradise Valley Springs animals cool off in the heat
Who do you think is the biggest fan of the icy treats?
Rotorua car show: Man reunited with childhood car forty years after sale
The Rotorua eighth annual Rotorua Lakefront Car Show took place at the Village Green.
The local hoedown! Hundreds turn out for Country in the Park
The event was put on annually by the Geyserland Country Music Club.
Free rein: The story behind the racehorse that bolted down Fenton St
The horse trainer tells us exactly what happened.
'Very dangerous season ahead': Large fires prompts warning
The hot weather has its downfalls!
'Very dangerous season ahead': Large Matatā bushfire prompts warning
The hot weather has its downfalls!
Bay of Plenty firefighters battle Australia wildfires
Kiwi firefighters heading to Australia to help fight devastating bushfires.
'Totally trashed': Bowling club vandalised ahead of tournament
Members turned up at the club this morning to find carnage.
'I would do anything for him': Man's sweet plan to save pup's life
"He doesn't know what is going on.. he depends on me."
Ravenous All Black star smashes restaurant's eating record
The star smashed the record of ribs eaten at the restaurant's weekly competition.
Roots of education sweetened with fruit
Government funding for the Fruit in Schools contract is due to roll over next year.
Neighbours kick up stink over industrial odour
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council received seven complaints about the smell
Growers give back: Hospice, charities to benefit from trust's gift
Growers have raised close to $200,000 for local charities.
Looming egg shortage sends locals scrambling
Flocks numbers have dropped and farmers are leaving industry over government changes.
No yolk: Tauranga's Ben McColgan to give egg throwing world champs a 'crack'
The pair coined it as "the highlight of their international sporting careers"
The casual remark that sparked a Tauranga couple's 65-year love story
The good, the bad and the busy: Tauranga couple reflect on their long, loving marriage.
Pāpāmoa pūkeko rip out wetland plantings
More than 100 wetland plantings in Pāpāmoa have been pulled out by the local pūkeko.
Forestry sector welcomes $58m injection
The new Forestry New Zealand premises built will bring 80 jobs, many of those to Rotorua.
Pāpāmoa residents at odds with council over landscape plan
More than 150 Pāpāmoa residents turned out to protest a Tauranga City Council's plan
Peak kiwifruit labour shortage predicted to be twice as large as last year's
The shortage now of more than 1400 is expected to rise to 3800 in peak season.
Western Bay of Plenty facing a drought
The rest of the Bay of Plenty was just under the margin in extremely dry conditions.
Myrtle rust cases climb in the Bay
Myrtle rust has spread to close to 1000 properties nationwide since 2017.
Tauranga students ditch school for global climate strike
Two strikes are set to take place across the city at 1pm today.
High sea temperatures turning up the heat in the Bay
The summer just been was New Zealand's third-warmest summer on record.
More than 200kg of rubbish picked up in underwater clean-up
Tyres, jandals, bottles and even sunglasses were among the haul.
Large number of eels found dead following weekend of heavy rain
Woke up cold? You aren't alone!