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
'You are all of my successes': Act MP mourns son and rugby player
The second-term MP's loss been honoured by PM Luxon, other politicians and public figures.
'Staggering': Drink driver blows nearly nine times the legal limit
The Auckland woman left the Whangārei address she was staying at after an argument.
'Terrible tragedy’: Two dead in crash at motorsport rally event in Northland
The pair were involved in a single-car incident that saw their vehicle leave the road.
'I can't feel anything': Surfer slammed head first into sandbar before dramatic rescue
'He told us he’d broken his neck and he couldn’t feel anything.'
Police confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.
Former Blues rugby player mourns loss of two family members and dog in crash
Their car smashed into a tree, bursting into flames.