Benn Bathgate is a journalist at Fairfaxmedia. He covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest, world news, crime, social issues, and legislation, with a particular focus on North America, construction and real estate, and sports business. Benn's work has been featured in prominent publications such as Stuff, The Post, The Press, and Waikato Times.
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Benn Bathgate's focus is primarily on local crime and legal issues in New Zealand, with an emphasis on evolving stories and breaking news related to court cases. His coverage also includes government announcements and legal policy regulations.
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By: Benn Bathgate
A Coroner has issued a warning about the importance of life jackets and communication devices after the drowning of a marine engineer and “competent swimmer” in the Firth of Thames.
By: Benn Bathgate
Benn Bathgate If you're part of the 1.5% of Waipā residents putting dirty nappies, animal carcasses, live ammunition and fire extinguishers
By: Benn Bathgate
More than 350 Waikato families are set to enjoy some pre-Christmas cheer after KidsCan secured funding to provide - for the first time - food packages over the holiday season.
By: Benn Bathgate
Thanks to some “Brownie points” John Raroa won't be spending Christmas behind bars, but he did get a stern warming.
By: Benn Bathgate
The University of Waikato has come out among the top of its class for sustainability after the 2025 QS Sustainability Rankings placed the university among the top four in New Zealand.
Leamington Domain is set to get a new destination $1.5m playground featuring water, sand, and nature-themed play areas.
By: Benn Bathgate
The man charged with the hunting death of Michael Bennett in the Te Urewera Ranges has pleaded guilty to causing death by carelessly using a firearm - but not guilty to a charge of reckless disregard.
By: Benn Bathgate
Benn Bathgate A ‘ Sovereign Citizen ' who failed to appear at Rotorua District Court last week on charges related to the Mosque terror attack video has again been bailed, despite “significant concerns” from the Crown.
By: Benn Bathgate
The sport and music worlds are set to collide with the Chiefs Rugby Club announcing the inaugural Rugby & Rhythms music festival as part of the 2025 DHL Super Rugby Pacific and Sky Super Rugby Aupiki season.
By: Benn Bathgate
The last thing Te Awamutu people need is “an incineration plant on their doorstep”.
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