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.
'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.
Senior Mongrel Mob member among five arrests after Wairoa rugby brawl
Five search warrants were carried out by police over the past two days.
'Kill them too': Pregnant woman rescues toddler during gang brawl after rugby game
Police said no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.
Watch: Violent gang fight erupts after rugby game; Mayor 'absolutely disgusted'
Graphic video emerges of fight that local mayor says shows gangs are 'out of control'.
Showers forecast to continue along storm-hit East Coast, flooding forces hundreds of evacuations
Hundreds were evacuated from their homes after states of emergency were declared.
North Island to bear the brunt of more severe weather today, thunderstorms possible
Severe weather caused flash flooding, evacuations and mass power outages yesterday.
'Not enough' well-trained staff to deal with severe weather events, review finds
'We do not have enough well-trained Nema staff or surge staff to deploy,' the report read.
'Felt like a lifetime': Man arrested over Porirua woman's 2019 cold case death
A 47-year-old man has been charged with murder.
Police confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.