Ben Stanley is an award-winning freelance journalist from Taupo.
When Gordonton's Aaron Hopa died in a tragic diving accident off Whangamatā on December 8, 1998, he left a legacy shaped by rugby, whānau, and aroha. Ben Stanley tells the story of the greatest All Black you never knew.
Fifty years ago, Peter Arnett became the first, and only, New Zealander to win the Pulitzer Prize, for his coverage of the Vietnam War. Ben Stanley met Arnett at his Los Angeles home – and learned about the silent season of our greatest newsman.
American college super-coach John Calipari talks to Ben Stanley about the future of Kentucky’s Kiwi basketball recruit Tai Wynyard.
From Memphis, sports writer Ben Stanley reflects on the enduring social impact of Muhammad Ali, who died last week aged 74.
Given his track record on social media it was only right that we would learn of Konrad Hurrell's new NRL club via Facebook post, writes Ben Stanley. But will the Gold Coast prove boom or bust for the mercurial former Warrior?
Steven Adams was considered a risky choice when the Oklahoma City Thunder selected him with the 12th pick of the 2013 NBA draft. Now he's a pivotal player in their …
Fifty years ago, Peter Arnett became the first, and only, New Zealander to win the Pulitzer Prize. Ben Stanley met Arnett at his Los Angeles home – and learned about the silent season of our greatest newsman.
The NRL ought to use players like Packer and Greg Bird as 'What Not To Do' mentors to help young players avoid making the same mistakes they did, writes Ben …
Simon Elliott orchestrated one of the All Whites' great moments at the 2010 World Cup. He weighs in on today's game and whether NZ Football has squandered its momentum.
Once a New Zealand youth rugby star, Paul Lasike always harboured ambitions to play in the NFL. He is now closer than ever, running plays with the Chicago Bears practice squad. Ben Stanley looks at …
There are no guarantees on the Pro Surfing Tour as New Zealand's Ricardo Christie found out in his debut WSL season. Heading into the final event of the year, Christie …
Ben Stanley talks to former international cricketers and the Blackcaps sports psychologist in an attempt to find out what makes Kane Williamson so damn good.
Ben Stanley meets with Pulitzer Prize winning Southlander Peter Arnett – arguably the finest war correspondent ever – to talk about journalism and where it's headed.
"I stared deep into Rust’s locked room. The lights were off, and the door was bolted shut. Empty. I wasn’t peering into a sobering metaphor for humanity, though. Or, maybe I was."
