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Photos: Football Ferns v Brazil
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Photos: Football Ferns v Brazil

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

Junior hockey
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Junior hockey

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

Citizenship Ceremony
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Citizenship Ceremony

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

Stage Challenge
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Stage Challenge

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 police station opening
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Rotorua police station opening

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

Black Ferns in Rotoua
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Black Ferns in Rotoua

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

Rotorua police station opening & blessing
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Rotorua police station opening & blessing

The official opening of the new Rotorua police station and Bay of Plenty police headquarters. The new Rotorua police station will be open to the public on June 14 as part of the National Police Open Day. The open day is from 11am to 3pm and will include tours of the $18 million station.

Stage Challenge: Lakes High practise
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Stage Challenge: Lakes High practise

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.

Rotorua wedding industry awards
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Rotorua wedding industry awards

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

Kids football
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Kids football

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

Smokefree Rockquest
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Smokefree Rockquest

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.

Dame Kiri Te Kawana in Rotorua
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Dame Kiri Te Kawana in Rotorua

Hundreds of people turned out to watch Dame Kiri Te Kanawa perform at Rotorua’s Civic Theatre on Tuesday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the glitz and glamour before the show

Anzac Day 2014
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Anzac Day 2014

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

Hasim Rahman in Rotorua
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Hasim Rahman in Rotorua

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

Rotorua Bride of the Year 2014
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Rotorua Bride of the Year 2014

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

Scouts get creative with rafts
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Scouts get creative with rafts

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

New aerial photos of Rotorua
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New aerial photos of Rotorua

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.

Kids cricket
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Kids cricket

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.

Party in the Park
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Party in the Park

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.