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.
Body found in search off Whakaari/White Island, believed to be man who went overboard
Police earlier said the missing person was one of four on the vessel.
Flood warning with waves rising to 6m to strike North Island overnight
Cook Strait ferries have been cancelled from tonight due to the swells.
Young family 'terrified' after attempted carjacking in holiday traffic
The arrests relate to burglaries, car thefts and driving offences.
Drug drivers face manslaughter charges after separate fatal Bay of Plenty crashes
Both men face manslaughter and alleged drug driving charges when they reappear.
Boxing botch-up: Kiwi ring announcer to retire following backlash
The boxing community is up in arms over wrong winner announcement.
Watch: Boxing botch-up - Kiwi ring announcer reads wrong winner in title fight
The boxing community is up in arms over the botched announcement.
What you can no longer put in your recycling bins as national rules arrive
Kerbside standardisation is expected to divert an extra 53,000 tonnes of recycling.
Police confirm number of fatalities in fiery Taranaki crash
Firefighters say one of the vehicles was engulfed in flames.
'Extremely lucky': Four teens swept out to sea rescued by Coastguard volunteers
The group of four teenagers were being carried out to sea by a strong current.
'Hit a bump': Former National Party leader in hospital after e-scooter accident
Bridges said he had broken his wrist and badly grazed his face.
Police release names of pair killed in Broadlands Rd crash
Circumstances of two-vehicle crash remain under investigation.