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Ben Hill
Reporter

Reporter, NZ Herald

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.

Check out Ben’s latest content
Big freeze - year's coldest fortnight begins
Bay of Plenty Times

Big freeze - year's coldest fortnight begins

04 Jul 06:25 PM
Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet
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Heavy rain forecast: It's going to get wet

29 Jun 06:54 PM

Some areas of the country could get up to 160mm of rain.

Rotorua set for huge Lions clash
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Rotorua set for huge Lions clash

17 Jun 04:19 AM

The world's biggest haka gave Lions fans a taste of Kiwi culture in Rotorua.

They're here! Lions land in New Zealand
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They're here! Lions land in New Zealand

31 May 12:23 AM

The British and Irish Lions have touched down for their 13th tour of New Zealand.

Where roadworks really make us mad
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Where roadworks really make us mad

18 Jan 11:33 PM

See which region isn't afraid to whinge when they've had a gutsful with roadworks.

Parents struggle to watch sailing siblings
Bay of Plenty Times

Parents struggle to watch sailing siblings

19 Aug 02:55 AM

Rio medalists and siblings Sam and Molly Meech may have made New Zealand Olympic history, but their parents can't even bear to watch them race.

Murdered NZer:'She was my best friend'
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Murdered NZer:'She was my best friend'

03 Aug 11:15 PM

Tributes have been posted for New Zealand woman Gina Lander who was murdered in the United Kingdom.

Man bitten after trying to break up dog fight
Bay of Plenty Times

Man bitten after trying to break up dog fight

17 May 05:30 PM

A man who tried to break up a fight between three dogs copped a bite on the hand and a trip to hospital in a rescue helicopter for his troubles.

After the deluge: Big wet easing
Bay of Plenty Times

After the deluge: Big wet easing

18 Jan 05:02 PM

The heavy rain that has saturated the country expected to ease.

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