Ric Stevens

Ric Stevens

journalist New Zealand

Ric Stevens is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in political reporting and crime coverage, currently working with NZME’s Open Justice team in Hawke’s Bay. His background as a probation officer informs his writing in the crime and justice sector, and he has been recognized for his insightful reporting on various legal matters.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
15,796
Power
688$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 3 6.00 0.27% +20% 4,822,233 15,796 $210,000 688$
Totals 3 4,822,233 15,796 $210,000 688$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament. 7

Thirusivan Rajah Robyn Von Keisenberg Sam Walker Pheroze Jagose
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Jailed Auckland accountant Thirusivan Rajah won’t have to pay back $420,000 he stole

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former NZ Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament. 5

Bryan King Duncan Reed
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Tenancy Tribunal awards almost $20k in damages after infant boy exposed to lead in Napier rented house

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency. 6

Nathan Cowie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Advertising complaints board finds F-word branding not likely to be offensive

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens has extensive experience in journalism, particularly in crime and justice reporting. 7

Mana Herman David Boldt
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: 501 deportee Mana Herman stabbed Hastings motorist in the neck

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens has worked for various news agencies and is currently part of NZME’s Open Justice team. 7

Ryan Coroner
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Coroner issues warning after girl, 7, run over by mower in Hawke’s Bay farm accident

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens has spent many years working as a political reporter and joined NZME’s Open Justice team in 2022. 6

Simon Mutonhori Kitea Tipuna Craig Little Joanna Holden
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Simon Mutonhori ordered to pay $33,000 court costs in dispute with Wairoa District Council

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament. 5

Hoki Matete Ella Burton Kathryn Snook
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Hoki Matete denied parole again but will be reconsidered in 2026, after 20 years in preventive detention

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former New Zealand Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament. 5

Turoirangi Atarea Harmer Elers Bill Elers Christine Gordon Ron Mansfield Kc Sarah Mckenzie
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Crown seeks forfeiture of Mongrel Mob gang pad in Mataura, the scene of ‘torturous’ beatings

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens spent many years working for the former NZ Press Association news agency, including as a political reporter at Parliament. 6

Piyaporn Paetmuangjan Aritut Sungsuwan Helen Cull
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Criminal proceeds recovery: Thai meth importer Piyaporn Paetmuangjan agrees to forfeit $20,000 seized by police in 2007

New Zealand New Zealand: Ric Stevens has extensive experience in journalism, particularly in crime and justice reporting. 5

Kanwarpal Singh Zana Yaqubi David Johnstone
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Massey murder: Kanwarpal Singh denied appeal against sentence for murder of Zana Yaqubi