A goalless draw was an understated result after an exceptionally physical match that saw the Football Ferns growing in confidence as the game progressed.

Rotorua kids got down to the turf at Smallbone Park on Saturday morning for another round of hockey games.

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

Rotorua's lightning bolt sculpture, last seen in the CBD in 1997, could soon return.

Local high schools took to the stage on Tuesday night showcasing their talent in the annual ASB Stage Challenge competition at the Civic Theatre. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the excitement

Rotorua's Motley Crew vs Mt Maunganui's Iron Maidens.

The redeveloped Rotorua police station has been officially opened by Police minister Anne Tolley. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went to the ceremony

The Black Ferns played Australia in a test match at the Rotorua International Stadium recently with Rotorua Boys High School up against Tauranga Boys College in the curtainraiser. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

With less than a week until the Stage Challenge competition, 15 schools around Rotorua are squeezing in their last practices before hitting the stage. Rotorua Lakes High School have been rigorously rehearsing since February and are keen to show the audience what they’ve got to offer.

More than 300 criminal charges have been laid against 126 people during a Bay of Plenty police operation on illicit drugs. Photos supplied.

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser checked out the blues festival at Eat Streat on Saturday

The Rotorua wedding industry awards were held in conjunction with the bride of the year at the Holiday Inn on Friday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Its winter sports time again. This time Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went to Puarenga Park to capture promising young footballers in action

Young musicians took to the stage at the Civic Theatre on Sunday for the Smokefree rockquest Rotorua regional heats. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the budding performers.

More than 2000 people made the 5.45am start this morning to pay their respects to the country's war veterans. Rotorua Daily Post photographers Ben Fraser and Stephen Parker went to the dawn parade at Muruika Urupa followed by the parade and civic service at the Energy Events Centre

Former world heavyweight boxing champion Hasim Rahman visited the Rotovegas boxing gym in Rotorua this week. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along

Weather photos - Rotorua and Whakatane

The Rotorua Daily Post Bride of the Year will be announced on May 30 at a special event that includes the Wedding Industry Awards. Here, the 18 finalists share their photographs

After a summer of photographing the Rotorua Museum's three karearea the winning images of the Capture the Raptor photo competition have been announced.

Practical know-how, some number 8 wire, and a healthy dose of Kiwi ingenuity were on display at Hannah’s Bay on Saturday as Rotorua Cub Scouts converged to show their raft building skills. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went down

The Rotorua District Council chambers hosted a ceremony to welcome new kiwis. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser had the opportunity recently to have a flight on the Volcanic Air Safari's 1954 De Havilland Otter float plane. He snapped these shots of our city along the way.

Another summer of kids’ cricket came to an end at Smallbone Park on Thursday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the action.

Hundreds of families turned out to Te Waiariki Purea Trust’s Party in the Park at Kuirau Park on Friday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the fun.