Students from Rotorua high schools took part in the inter-school netball competition. Ben Fraser caught the action.

Tough guys and gals got down and dirty again in this years edition of the Tough guy and gal challenge at Lakes Ranch near Rotorua. Rotorua Daily Post photographer went along

It was a chance for budding young anglers to get hooked on fly fishing at the Fish&Game Kids Fish Out at the Ngongotaha Hatchery on Sunday. Photographer Ben Fraser waded in to catch the action.

Rotorua newest mountainbiking experience Skyline Gravity Park has opened with six new downhill trails at Skyline Skyrides on Mt Ngongotaha. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along

Three Rotorua photographers Tracey Robinson, Craig Robertson, and Rich Johns have won national awards in this years Iris awards. Here are their winning images.

The Rotorua Daily Post attended the official opening of the new bridge over Sulphur Lake in the Government Gardens dedicated to the men from the district who fought and died in the Great War of 1914-1918.

The Bay of Plenty Steamers kicked off their 2014 season with a pre-season match against Hawkes Bay at the Rotorua International Stadium. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser headed along

The Hits Fire and Ice Rotorua Winter Festival conlcuded with the Blaze night and Fire and Lights Ignite Lantern Parade through town. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser joined the fun

New kiwis were officially welcomed at the latest citizenship ceremony at the Rotorua District Council chambers this week. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

The 25-year-old classical crossover-turned pop singer had the chance to share her first, just-released EP with fans and invited guests at the Civic Theatre.

The Rotorua Daily Post photographers Stephen Parker and Ben Fraser have been named finalists in this year Panpa awards. Here are their nominated images

This year's Rotorua Daily Post Home and Leisure show was another huge success. Our photographer Ben Fraser joined the thousands who went along

Rotorua kayaker Scott Donaldson has been reunited with his family after he was rescued from the Tasman Sea.

With school holidays under way kids of all ages are making the most of the Harcourts ice skating rink.

Transtasman kayaker Scott Donaldson battles the elements and fatigue on his crossing. PHOTOS SUPPLIED BY JOHN FUNNELL

Ngongotaha AFC took on Melville United in front of large crowd at Stembridge Road for a place in the Chatham Cup quarter finals on Sunday. Ngongotaha lost the match 2-1. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

The Westbrook courts were packed with young netballers on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped the action

Wet weather didn’t dampen the festive spirits at the Rotorua Night Markets as celebrations were held for Matariki — the Maori New Year. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Rotorua's best in the hospitality business were acknowledged at the convention centre on Sunday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Taupo's Greenlea Rescue helicopter was called by the Taupo Police to assist with the retrieval of a man who had been missing for several days, after he was found bluffed on a ledge near a waterfall. Searchers and LandSAR volunteers had made their was down a steep george and found the man at the "dead end" the helicopter was used to Longline the man out, with the help of the Land SAR teams.

Work is underway to flush out slip risks on State Highway 36 using thousands of litres of water dropped from a helicopter monsoon bucket.

The Harcourts ice skating rink is back at the Village Green. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went to opening night

Waiariki Institute of Technology fashion design student Kharl-William Wirepa was named the Supreme Award winner of Miromoda Maori Fashion Design Competition in Wellington on Saturday.

More than 180 people gathered at the Rotorua Convention Centre to celebrate the hard work of local businesses and individuals striving to better their community. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

The focus was on culture at the Reporoa Cluster Cultural Festival held at Reporoa College on Friday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along to capture the fun.

Rural schools around the Reporoa area took part in a kapa haka festival on Friday. Rotorua Daily photographer Ben Fraser went along