Ben Smith
Ben Smith: How clicks, likes and shares ruined digital news
Journalist Ben Smith tells the story of how digital media organisations became addicted to "going viral" in his new book Traffic: Genius, Rivalry, and Delusion in the Billion-Dollar Race to Go Viral… Audio
Extra Time for 12 June 2020
Rugby starved fans around the country are getting ready to roar as Super Rugby Aotearoa kicks off, but can anyone halt the heavy favourite Crusaders from charging to the title? Guests this week are… Audio
Chiefs steal late draw with Highlanders
The Chiefs have snatched a last-minute 31-31 draw with the Highlanders at Forsyth Barr Stadium in Dunedin.
Ben Smith moves to right wing
The Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith has been moved to the right wing for their Super Rugby game against the Bulls in Pretoria on Sunday morning.
Ben Smith tipped to take break
All Blacks vice-captain Ben Smith is reportedly exercising a sabbatical clause to take a break from All Blacks duty.
Bumper weekend of Rugby with three international tests
It's a bumper weekend of rugby action in New Zealand with three international test matches taking place around the country as the British and Irish Lions series rolls on. Audio
Smith and Squire back for the Highlanders
Captain Ben Smith and loose forward Liam Squire are back for the Highlanders Super Rugby game against the Blues in Dunedin on Saturday night.
Ben Smith misses another week of Super Rugby
The Highlanders co-captain Ben Smith will miss a second week of Super Rugby because of concussion.
Pau keen on Ben Smith
Reports in France say All Black Ben Smith isn't far away from signing a deal to move there.
Are Dagg and Fekitoa Toulon targets?
All Blacks Israel Dagg and Malakai Fekitoa have reportedly met with the Toulon boss to discuss moving to the French rugby club.
Cane, Fekitoa cited
All Blacks flanker Sam Cane and centre Malakai Fekitoa have been cited following Sunday's win over Ireland in Dublin.
Fourth generation farmer bows out of dairy
Fonterra's dairy farmers say the latest cut to their income is a bitter pill, and many farmers will be under extreme stress. Audio
American Zach Johnson takes British Open Golf Championship
The American golfer Zach Johnson has won the British Open Golf Championship at St Andrews. Audio
Blockade participants want sustainable opportunities for locals
An anti-mining protest will close State Highway One north of Whangarei to all traffic except emergency vehicles for two hours this morning. Audio
A Family Birding Trip for Conservation Week
The Hobden-Smith family are keen on conservation, and have a large collection of New Zealand native bird toys Audio
Extra Time for 4 May 2012
We talk to the Highlanders in-form fullback Ben Smith as he prepares for to make his 50th appearance for the Super Rugby southerners, we pick the brain of coach and four time Olympic gold medallist… Audio
Your Place - Tutukaka Coast
Your Place heads to the beach, a part of the country famous for uncrowded sands, sheltered bays and great fishing and surfing - Tutukaka. Audio
Gidday and Young Grower of the Year
An employee of New Zealand's largest fresh market tomato grower, Status Produce from Pukekohe, has won the Young Grower of the Year competition, run by Horticulture New Zealand. 29 year old Ben Smith… Audio
Spectrum for 11 October 2009
Aucklander Ben Smith is a tour guide in Berlin, but he feels at home in both cities. Audio
ACT Supporters Use Party Pills as Promotion
Young supporters of ACT are being condemmned for selling cut price party pills to promote membership of the Act on Campus. Audio