Sonya Bateson

Sonya Bateson
  • Joined: Feb 2012
  • published: 32

Published a story 9:55am Feb 26th

The nerves are starting to kick in for two Tauranga singers auditioning for talent show X Factor NZ this week.

X-Factor NZ hopefuls prepare to face judges

26 Feb 2013

The nerves are starting to kick in for two Tauranga singers auditioning for talent show X Factor NZ this week.

Published a story 8:17am Jan 29th

Rotorua's warm weather over the long weekend has prompted people to extend their stays and flock to the city's attractions, lakes and parks.

Weekend visitors bask in city hot spots

29 Jan 2013

Rotorua's warm weather over the long weekend has prompted people to extend their stays and flock to the city's attractions, lakes and parks.

Published a story 8:12am Jan 29th

The Ruamata Waka Ama Club has been overwhelmed by the number of people who attended their open day in Ngongotaha.

Waka ama club swamped

29 Jan 2013

The Ruamata Waka Ama Club has been overwhelmed by the number of people who attended their open day in Ngongotaha.

Published a story 8:15am Jan 22nd

Hundreds of irreplaceable photos of sick and disabled children were stolen after the home of Project KPH founder Leah Evans was burgled.

Thieves steal charity kids' pics

22 Jan 2013

Hundreds of irreplaceable photos of sick and disabled children were stolen after the home of Project KPH founder Leah Evans was burgled.

Published a story 12:58pm Jan 8th

More Maori are moving to Australia than ever before - but many don't realise they are giving up many of the rights they get in New Zealand.

Pitfalls in Oz for Maori: report

8 Jan 2013

More Maori are moving to Australia than ever before - but many don't realise they are giving up many of the rights they get in New Zealand.

Published a story 8:14am Jan 8th

Last year was difficult for Pauline Bushett and her daughter Olive - but they're both hoping 2013 will be better.

Mother and daughter aim for brighter year

8 Jan 2013

Last year was difficult for Pauline Bushett and her daughter Olive - but they're both hoping 2013 will be better.

Published a story 8:18am Jan 7th

Thunderstorms are common over the summer months, but there are ways of spotting when one is going to strike in Rotorua.

Watch when the thunder rolls

7 Jan 2013

Thunderstorms are common over the summer months, but there are ways of spotting when one is going to strike in Rotorua.

Published a story 7:58am Jan 2nd

Cheyenne Kennedy was left speechless after meeting New Zealand boy band Titanium backstage at Rotorua's GLO Festival on New Year's Eve.

Daily Post winner meets her idols

2 Jan 2013

Cheyenne Kennedy was left speechless after meeting New Zealand boy band Titanium backstage at Rotorua's GLO Festival on New Year's Eve.

Published a story 11:16am Dec 31st

One star shone brighter than the rest at the GLO Festival's Buskers and Bazaar.

Busker from England outshines other competitors

31 Dec 2012

One star shone brighter than the rest at the GLO Festival's Buskers and Bazaar.

Published a story 10:04am Dec 26th

The free parking trial in Rotorua's central city has turned the area from a ghost town into a thriving and bustling shopping area, businesses say.

Retailers call for more free parking

26 Dec 2012

The free parking trial in Rotorua's central city has turned the area from a ghost town into a thriving and bustling shopping area, businesses say.

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