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Benjamin Plummer
Multimedia Journalist

Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking news.

Benjamin joined the NZ Herald in 2022 after completing a Bachelor of Communications degree, majoring in Journalism at Auckland University of Technology. You can contact Ben at benjamin.plummer@nzme.co.nz.

Check out Benjamin’s latest content
'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to close
Sport

'Our home': Ex-rugby star's emotional plea as Western Springs consultation comes to close

14 Jun 06:25 PM
Candlelight vigil: Tributes for 'beautiful couple' who lived in Akl
New Zealand

Candlelight vigil: Tributes for 'beautiful couple' who lived in Akl

13 Jun 06:05 AM

The pair had recently been travelling to India in the hopes of starting a family.

Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for
Sport

Controversial ‘run it straight’ NZ final moved to Dubai, contestants' flights paid for

12 Jun 12:03 AM

The final was initially scheduled to take place in Auckland this month.

Three club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punch
Rugby

Three club rugby players suspended, assault charge laid for coward punch

11 Jun 05:00 PM

The victim suffered a seizure on the field after he was allegedly hit in the jaw.

'Wrecking ball': Ex-All Blacks midfielder signs with Moana Pasifika
Super Rugby

'Wrecking ball': Ex-All Blacks midfielder signs with Moana Pasifika

10 Jun 12:34 AM

It comes as the Auckland-based side announced the mass departure of 15 players.

Mental Health Minister condemns backyard 'run it straight' event
Sport

Mental Health Minister condemns backyard 'run it straight' event

06 Jun 08:00 PM

The organiser of the underground event claimed it would raise awareness for mental health.

'Run it straight' event held in backyard after stadium blocks Auckland organisers
Sport

'Run it straight' event held in backyard after stadium blocks Auckland organisers

05 Jun 08:00 PM

Group said the event was raising awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed
Rugby

Watch: 'Disgraceful' – Ex-Wallaby blasts Kiwi ref after Crusaders star's knock-on missed

31 May 02:43 AM

The mistaken call in the game's dying minutes resulted in the Crusaders stealing the win.

Auckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closure
New Zealand

Auckland Museum to lose more than $450k in revenue from asbestos closure

30 May 03:13 AM

The museum estimated it was losing an average of $19,000 a day.

Police probe 'aggravated assault' after club rugby player elbowed, punched in head
Sport

Police probe 'aggravated assault' after club rugby player elbowed, punched in head

30 May 12:17 AM

The victim appeared to suffer a seizure on the field after he was assaulted.

‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on action
Sport

‘A dumb thing to do’: Luxon blasts ‘run it straight’ as Govt seeks advice on action

29 May 11:32 PM

It comes after a Palmerston North teenager died after participating in a copycat event.

'Overwhelming concern': 'Run it straight' final blocked from Auckland stadium
Sport

'Overwhelming concern': 'Run it straight' final blocked from Auckland stadium

27 May 08:00 AM

'This activity presented safety considerations that we could not overlook.'

'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game
Sport

'Tragic news': RUNIT responds to teen's death in private 'run it straight' tackle game

27 May 04:21 AM

The man suffered a serious head injury when tackled and later died in hospital.

Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup
Golf

Golfing prodigy among teens picked to represent NZ at junior world cup

23 May 05:00 PM

The tournament has produced some of the world's most prestigious golfers.

Crusaders win southern derby after overtime penalty miss from Highlanders
Super Rugby

Crusaders win southern derby after overtime penalty miss from Highlanders

23 May 06:45 AM

The Crusaders have shot to the top of the Super Rugby ladder.

'It means heaps': Winner of 'run it straight' event says prize 'gives us a head start’
Sport

'It means heaps': Winner of 'run it straight' event says prize 'gives us a head start’

23 May 12:00 AM

The rugby league semi-professional says the new collision sport has a 'massive future'.

Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold
Opinion

Opinion: Runit League a difficult watch as two competitors knocked out cold

21 May 08:32 PM

Eight athletes ran full tilt at each other in a game like bullrush on steroids.

'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuries
New Zealand

'Deeply distressing': Pupil airlifted to hospital with critical injuries

21 May 07:00 AM

The Ministry of Education's traumatic incident team is actively supporting the school.

'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ
Sport

'Run it straight' explained: The combat sport condemned by top doctors that's hit NZ

21 May 02:47 AM

'Victory belongs to the one who dominates the collision.'

Capewell to captain Warriors as Fisher-Harris banned, Barnett on NSW duty
Warriors

Capewell to captain Warriors as Fisher-Harris banned, Barnett on NSW duty

20 May 06:14 AM

The overlooked Queensland forward will lead the Warriors for the first time on Sunday.

Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival
Sport

Ex-rugby league star heads controversial new 'run it straight' comp ahead of Auckland arrival

18 May 05:00 PM

At least two competitors were knocked unconscious during the inaugural event in Melbourne.

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win
Warriors

Warriors hold off late comeback from Dolphins for nail-biting win

17 May 07:45 AM

The Warriors have survived a late second half comeback for a fifth consecutive win.

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'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach
Rugby

'Severe body blow': Historic Auckland rugby club ousted from senior comps after bylaw breach

15 May 05:00 PM

'This is probably the most serious crisis that the club has been through in its history.'

Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight
Rugby

Young boy told he can't play rugby with friends due to his weight

14 May 05:00 PM

The young boy is now hesitant to go to school out of fear of what his friends will say.

Blues back into playoff spots after bonus-point win in Suva
Super Rugby

Blues back into playoff spots after bonus-point win in Suva

09 May 06:39 AM

Vern Cotter's men are back into the top six on the Super Rugby Pacific ladder.

Highlanders rugby gear worth $38k stolen in Auckland from parked car, man arrested
Super Rugby

Highlanders rugby gear worth $38k stolen in Auckland from parked car, man arrested

08 May 04:12 AM

Stolen items included laptops, tablets and 'specialised rugby equipment'.

Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons
Warriors

Injury-hit Warriors welcome back star winger to face Dragons

06 May 06:25 AM

The Warriors have been hit with a string of injuries after a thrilling Magic Round win.

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive
Super Rugby

Moana Pasifika beat Highlanders in Dunedin thriller to keep playoff berth alive

04 May 05:45 AM

Moana edged the Highlanders 34-29 in a nine-try heartbreaker for the hosts.

Sullivan scores four as Hurricanes topple Chiefs in big win
Super Rugby

Sullivan scores four as Hurricanes topple Chiefs in big win

03 May 09:26 AM

All the action as the Hurricanes host the Chiefs in Wellington.

Māori All Black, Blues youngster rediagnosed with rare form of cancer
Super Rugby

Māori All Black, Blues youngster rediagnosed with rare form of cancer

03 May 08:26 AM

'In March this year, I got the news nobody wants to hear, that my sarcoma is back.'

Indian Panthers suspension: Companies allegedly owed thousands of dollars
Basketball

Indian Panthers suspension: Companies allegedly owed thousands of dollars

03 May 04:15 AM

One company claims it has an unpaid $20,000 bill for supporter T-shirts.

Indian Panthers suspended for remainder of NBL season amid pay allegations
Sport

Indian Panthers suspended for remainder of NBL season amid pay allegations

01 May 04:27 AM

It comes after a turbulent tenure off the court since announcing they would join the NBL.

'Tough calls': Star Black Fern omitted from first squad of the year
Black Ferns

'Tough calls': Star Black Fern omitted from first squad of the year

30 Apr 10:33 PM

Three experienced Black Ferns have been left out of the Pacific Four Series squad.

'Significant risk': NZR and former ABs star on dangers of new collision sport
Sport

'Significant risk': NZR and former ABs star on dangers of new collision sport

30 Apr 07:00 PM

Former rugby star emphasises need for safety measures to avoid head trauma.

'Dumbest game ever': Man knocked unconscious in new 'combat sport' coming to NZ
Sport

'Dumbest game ever': Man knocked unconscious in new 'combat sport' coming to NZ

28 Apr 07:00 PM

The activity, touted as a new combat sport, is set to come to New Zealand next month.

Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half
Super Rugby

Chiefs put Highlanders to sword after dominant second half

19 Apr 09:18 AM

The Chiefs have run rampant in Hamilton, scoring five unanswered second-half tries.

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report
Rugby

NRL or All Blacks? Manu shaky on French future, leaves both codes on alert – report

10 Apr 06:03 AM

Manu has previously outlined his interest in wanting to represent the All Blacks.

Masters 2025: All you need to know ahead of tee-off
Golf

Masters 2025: All you need to know ahead of tee-off

10 Apr 03:00 AM

The 89th edition of the Masters is set to tee off tonight.

Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety
New Zealand

Pair’s desperate bid to pull unresponsive paddler to safety

08 Apr 06:00 AM

'It looked like a bag floating at first, but then I knew it wasn’t a bag,' a rescuer said.

Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family
New Zealand

Victim of Manurewa stabbing mourned by family

07 Apr 05:00 AM

It's understood the incident occurred during a party at a social housing complex.

Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected
New Zealand

Director of Mental Health probes mistaken identity after 11yo restrained, injected

04 Apr 06:50 AM

The young girl was handcuffed, restrained and injected with antipsychotic medication.

'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case
New Zealand

'Significant failings': Health NZ apologises after 11yo injected twice in mistaken identity case

01 Apr 11:19 PM

'This particular case cannot happen again,' said a health boss.

'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington home
New Zealand

'Wonderful human beings': Tribute to British couple found dead in Wellington home

01 Apr 07:13 AM

The owner said they were 'incredible parents, friends, and members of many communities'.

'I want the ball': Metcalf stands tallest when Warriors need a hero
Warriors

'I want the ball': Metcalf stands tallest when Warriors need a hero

31 Mar 04:00 AM

The 26-year-old halfback had the final say in Sunday's win in Campbelltown.

Black Caps star out of Pakistan ODIs in latest hit to batting unit
Black Caps

Black Caps star out of Pakistan ODIs in latest hit to batting unit

27 Mar 02:19 AM

It is the latest hit to the Black Caps' batting unit.

'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic
New Zealand

'Could be similar': How a photo mix-up led to 11yo girl's injections with antipsychotic

25 Mar 06:43 AM

A carer for a 21-year-old saw the photo and mistook her for their patient.

Warriors lose star player for up to eight weeks as side hunt third consecutive win
Warriors

Warriors lose star player for up to eight weeks as side hunt third consecutive win

25 Mar 05:48 AM

The superstar winger is set to be sidelined for up to eight weeks.

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged
Politics

PM slates failure to inform ministers of 11yo misidentified by police, handcuffed, and drugged

24 Mar 10:43 PM

One minister described the incident as 'every parent's worst nightmare'.

‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead
New Zealand

‘He’s still struggling’: Filipino man badly injured in crash not told best mate dead

24 Mar 07:22 PM

'I’ve just been telling him that he’s in another room at the hospital.'

11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic
New Zealand

11yo misidentified, handcuffed, given antipsychotics at mental health clinic

24 Mar 04:00 PM

Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey slammed the mistaken identity incident as unacceptable.

Two arrested after report of gunshots closes major Auckland highway
New Zealand

Two arrested after report of gunshots closes major Auckland highway

23 Mar 12:32 AM

Witnesses reported seeing 'about 20 police cars' and armed officers on the rural road.

Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire
Travel news

Air New Zealand 'closely monitoring' major English airport closure after fire

21 Mar 06:53 AM

Blaze at an electrical substation causes havoc at one of Europe's busiest airports.

Body found in search for missing 79yo man
New Zealand

Body found in search for missing 79yo man

20 Mar 05:19 AM

The man was reported missing after his car was found on February 21.

Three security guards at Akl supermarket arrested after alleged extortion attempts
New Zealand

Three security guards at Akl supermarket arrested after alleged extortion attempts

20 Mar 02:32 AM

The first report was made to police in late January.

School lunch provider in liquidation owes over $14.3m
Business

School lunch provider in liquidation owes over $14.3m

18 Mar 07:25 AM

Libelle Group went into liquidation last week, leaving more than 500 jobs in limbo.

Second Auckland funeral director charged with one count of interfering with human remains
New Zealand

Second Auckland funeral director charged with one count of interfering with human remains

18 Mar 03:15 AM

The police investigation centres on bodies at Waikumete Cemetery mausoleum.

‘Really good man’: Filipino father identified as innocent crash victim
New Zealand

‘Really good man’: Filipino father identified as innocent crash victim

17 Mar 07:02 AM

The victim's flatmate describes how he spoke to him only a few hours earlier.

Warriors assistant coach faces three-game ban after Vegas throat grab
Warriors

Warriors assistant coach faces three-game ban after Vegas throat grab

17 Mar 04:22 AM

Agar and the Warriors have five business days to respond to the breach notice.

Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit
New Zealand|crime

Driver, 22, charged after fatal Auckland crash during alleged police pursuit

17 Mar 03:47 AM

A man was killed after the car crashed into him on a busy city street.

‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation
New Zealand

‘United in our commitment’: Saviour found for school lunches after Libelle Group liquidation

14 Mar 08:10 AM

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that closed their tuckshops today.

'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation
New Zealand

'No prior notice': School tuckshops close across NZ amid lunch provider's liquidation

14 Mar 02:38 AM

The Herald is aware of at least seven schools that have closed their tuckshops from today.

Pair taken into police custody over email threat to Auckland schools, charge laid
New Zealand

Pair taken into police custody over email threat to Auckland schools, charge laid

13 Mar 05:27 AM

Police said further charges are likely to be laid as a result of a search warrant.

Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips
New Zealand|crime

Police target remote settlement only accessible by boat in hunt for fugitive dad Tom Phillips

13 Mar 12:37 AM

Police said they will be active in the wider Marokopa area over the coming days.

Four arrested over Destiny Church-linked protest at Auckland children's event
New Zealand

Four arrested over Destiny Church-linked protest at Auckland children's event

12 Mar 04:19 AM

Police said there were further arrests to be made.

‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ
New Zealand

‘They came from nowhere’: Man attacked in ‘violent’ Auckland robbery days after moving to NZ

11 Mar 07:18 AM

The man was punched in the face and chased with a baseball bat in the late-night attack.

Man, 52, arrested after six electric vehicles vandalised with spray paint in Auckland
New Zealand

Man, 52, arrested after six electric vehicles vandalised with spray paint in Auckland

11 Mar 03:38 AM

Some vandalised vehicles were towed after spray paint damage left them undriveable.

‘Absolutely gutted’: Electric vehicles targeted with spray paint in Auckland
New Zealand

‘Absolutely gutted’: Electric vehicles targeted with spray paint in Auckland

10 Mar 04:00 PM

The incidents come after Molotov cocktails were allegedly thrown at a US Tesla dealership.

Experts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic role
New Zealand

Experts reveal why Goff’s comments cost him UK diplomatic role

06 Mar 04:00 PM

A foreign relations expert says Goff overstepped in his comment although he was "right".

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact
World

‘Last longer’: Fears Cyclone Alfred’s delayed arrival could worsen impact

05 Mar 08:45 PM

'We’ve done everything we can, so now we’re just having to wait.'

Man who led police on chaotic 28km chase given bail, then allegedly sexually assaulted
New Zealand

Man who led police on chaotic 28km chase given bail, then allegedly sexually assaulted

05 Mar 05:00 AM

The man was on bail after a chaotic 28km chase through Auckland.

Watch: Man confronts armed police with metal pole in Ōrere Pt, tasered before death
New Zealand

Watch: Man confronts armed police with metal pole in Ōrere Pt, tasered before death

03 Mar 07:00 AM

Police confirmed the weapon the man had was a metal pole, not a samurai sword.

'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishap
New Zealand

'Unforgivable': Students consume melted plastic after school lunches overheat in oven mishap

03 Mar 06:47 AM

David Seymour had called this incident 'unacceptable' as a review is under way.

Police call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killing
New Zealand|crime

Police call for new information to solve violent home-invasion killing

03 Mar 12:53 AM

Brett Fraser, 51, died from blunt force trauma to the head during the attack in Kelston.

Outrage as university says AI tutors will run lectures in course
New Zealand

Outrage as university says AI tutors will run lectures in course

28 Feb 04:00 PM

Three AI programs are set to replace lecture slides in a university course this semester.

'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues
New Zealand

'Now worse than ever': Locals outraged as new Bombay traffic lights cause long queues

28 Feb 06:41 AM

NZTA says queues will improve as the software adapts and motorists adjust.

Top businessman pulled face-down from surf ahead of TV appearance
New Zealand

Top businessman pulled face-down from surf ahead of TV appearance

27 Feb 04:00 PM

Rescuers performed CPR and used a defibrillator before the man was airlifted to hospital.

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act
New Zealand

Health NZ apologises for sharing social media post depicting sex act

21 Feb 06:30 AM

'I apologise to anyone who was upset by that.'

Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore
New Zealand

Restrictions in place after Oriental fruit fly discovered on North Shore

20 Feb 04:49 AM

Legal restrictions are in place on the movement of fruit and vegetables out of the area.

How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline
New Zealand

How fresh sighting of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips and kids fits into timeline

18 Feb 04:00 PM

Tom Phillips has been credibly sighted only a handful of times since disappearing in 2021.

Police detain Du Val founder outside Remuera home after run-in with photographer
New Zealand

Police detain Du Val founder outside Remuera home after run-in with photographer

17 Feb 06:23 AM

Images have emerged of Clarke being escorted away in handcuffs.

Police warn against vigilantism after alleged child-snatcher outed on social media
New Zealand

Police warn against vigilantism after alleged child-snatcher outed on social media

14 Feb 05:07 AM

It comes after reports of a man allegedly trying to pull kids into a car in West Auckland.

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