Ben Fraser is a Digital Curator and Live News Reporter for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times.
Ben Fraser is a Digital Curator and Live News Reporter for the Rotorua Daily Post and Bay of Plenty Times. Ben graduated with a Diploma of Journalism from Waiariki Institute of Technology in 2005 working as an award-winning photojournalist for NZME before moving into the digital lead and live reporting position.
Watch: Footage of 'suspicious' fire at Rotorua school
Crews were called to a blaze in Malfroy School’s playground around 5pm on Sunday.
'Pretty horrific': Neighbours evacuated, injuries after house fire
A man has been arrested in relation to the fire.
'Many broken hearts': Mother and daughter-in-law die in crash
The pair were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Broadlands Rd on January 5.
'Close watch': More 'rumbling' noted in area where Rotorua 'mud pot' burst to life
Fresh warnings as cordon adjusted around geothermal Meade St site.
'That could've killed us' - family lucky to be alive
A young mum and her family's quiet night was shattered by two loud bangs.