Benjamin Plummer
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the Herald, specializing in breaking news stories. Since joining the publication in 2022, he has covered various significant local issues, including recent challenges faced by schools in New Zealand regarding lunch programs. His reporting sheds light on the impact of these programs on students and the community, providing crucial information to the public.
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Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Eli Katoa ruled out of 2026 NRL season after repeated head knocks in Kiwis clash
New Zealand· 2025-11-18
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Run it straight: Australian organisation Runit League to debut controversial collision sport in AmericaNew Zealand· 2025-11-17
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers breaking news.
Former All Black Steve Devine hits out at Fire and Emergency over ageing fleet, briefing to David SeymourNew Zealand· 2025-11-07
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
NPC Final: All Black Christian Lio-Willie to lead Otago’s 27-year hunt for NPC title against CanterburyNew Zealand· 2025-10-25
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers breaking news for the Herald.
New Zealand’s oldest man, former prisoner of war James ‘Jim’ Easton dies aged 108New Zealand· 2025-09-26
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers sport and breaking news.
NPC: Otago claim Ranfurly Shield from Canterbury after big comeback in second halfNew Zealand· 2025-09-20
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Auckland football match assault: Man allegedly king hit, kicked opposing player in face with bootNew Zealand· 2025-09-19
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Former NRLW, Kiwi Ferns star Kath Wharton died while taking nap in vehicle in Auckland McDonald’s carparkNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
NPC: Waikato forge late comeback to steal Ranfurly Shield from Taranaki with last-minute penaltyNew Zealand· 2025-08-23
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Three Central Bay of Plenty Junior Rugby under-11 teams booted out of competitionNew Zealand· 2025-08-22
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Warriors v Bulldogs: Warriors fans tipped to outnumber Bulldogs faithful in top-four NRL clashNew Zealand· 2025-08-08
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Witness claims player kicked in head and knocked out before brawl at Auckland Grammar v De La Salle gameNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
All Blacks midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown ruled out of season-opening NPC clash with shoulder injuryNew Zealand· 2025-07-29
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Auckland Premier Rugby: Ponsonby Rugby Club legend Joe Royal to play 150th game in Gallaher Shield finalNew Zealand· 2025-07-25
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
How Kiwi billionaire Peter Thiel bankrolled Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit that bankrupted controversial US media companyNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Run it straight concerns ignored by Government officials before deathNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Black Caps: Devon Conway recalled for Twenty20 tri-series as Finn Allen ruled out with injuryNew Zealand· 2025-07-13
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Tauranga-born boxer Cherneka Johnson becomes first Māori to be crowned undisputed world championNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter who covers sport and breaking news.
Black Ferns v Wallaroos: New Zealand secure Laurie O’Reilly Cup in final pre-World Cup hit out victoryNew Zealand· 2025-07-12
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Tauranga-born boxer Cherneka Johnson becomes first Māori to be crowned undisputed world championNew Zealand· 2025-07-12Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
All Blacks v France: Les Bleus snub week-long stay in Hamilton before series finale, opt for AucklandNew Zealand· 2025-07-08
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald.
Former Kiwis NRL player Kevin Proctor suffers ‘serious brain injury’, seizure in Dubai ‘run it straight’ boutNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson talks squad selections, answers listeners’ calls ahead of first testNew Zealand· 2025-06-29
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Ryan Fox, Auckland MPs support proposal to retain Takapuna Golf Club while resolving flood vulnerabilityNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Moana Pasifika’s owners reject misuse of public funding claims amid investigationNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Six Kiwis to compete in $200k ‘run it straight’ final in DubaiNew Zealand· 2025-06-27
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
All Blacks v France: French journalist reacts to weakened New Zealand touring squadNew Zealand· 2025-06-25
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Former All Black Greg Cooper speaks of teenage ‘terminal’ cancer battle, contest for black jersey with brotherNew Zealand· 2025-06-21
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Ex-NRL player Alfred Smalley says family threatened after shot on Warriors’ Taine TuaupikiNew Zealand· 2025-06-20
Benjamin Plummer is an Auckland-based reporter for the New Zealand Herald who covers sport and breaking news.
Ex-international, Ponsonby Rugby Club player’s desperate plea as Western Springs stadium consultation nears endNew Zealand· 2025-06-14
