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Photos: Womad 2015

Kristin Nielsen captures the beauty and excitement of Womad 2015.

Toumani & Sidiki Diabate. PHOTO Kristin Nielsen
Flavia Coelho. PHOTO Kristin Nielsen
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club. PHOTO Kristin Nielsen
Jupiter & Okwess International. PHOTO Kristin Nielsen
Trinity Roots. PHOTO Kristin Nielsen

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Rotorua Lakefront weed
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Rotorua Lakefront weed

Weed washed up at Rotorua Lakefront following last night's wild weather. Photos / Ben Fraser

12 Nov 10:03 PM
 Mitai Maori Village fire
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Mitai Maori Village fire

Damage after a fire at Mitai Maori Village. Photos / Annabel Reid

04 Nov 10:03 PM
Legend of the Peaks
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Legend of the Peaks

The event is expected to attract more than 3000 runners and walkers across six different distances.

02 Nov 11:56 PM
Lakeland Queen is back on Lake Rotorua
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Lakeland Queen is back on Lake Rotorua

Lakeland Queen is back on Lake Rotorua. Photos / Annabel Reid, Kelly Makiha

27 Aug 10:12 PM
 Bay of Plenty Rotorua Indian Association 90th jubilee celebrations in Rotorua.
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Bay of Plenty Rotorua Indian Association 90th jubilee celebrations in Rotorua.

Bay of Plenty Rotorua Indian Association 90th jubilee celebrations in Rotorua.

14 Aug 12:27 AM
Steamers players in the Māori All Blacks
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Steamers players in the Māori All Blacks

Five Bay of Plenty Steamers players have been selected in the Māori All Blacks.

02 Jul 11:57 PM
Whakaari/White Island plume
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Whakaari/White Island plume

A large plume rises above Whakaari/White Island this morning. Photos / Facebook

17 Jun 11:02 PM
Photos: Rotorua Mini Marathon 2025
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Photos: Rotorua Mini Marathon 2025

More than 2000 kids turned out for the Rotorua Mini Marathon on Friday to kick of marathon weekend in the city. Rotorua Daily Post's Ben Fraser grabbed the camera and went down.

01 May 09:45 PM
Photos: Rotorua Christmas Parade 2024
Rotorua Daily Post

Photos: Rotorua Christmas Parade 2024

The Rotorua Christmas Parade was a bit damp this year but spirits were still high as it made its way around the Government Gardens. The Rotorua Daily Post was there to capture the fun.

30 Nov 07:00 PM
Hikoi mo te Tiriti in Rotorua
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Hikoi mo te Tiriti in Rotorua

Images as Hikoi mo te Tiriti marches up Rotorua’s Fenton St on Friday. Photos / Ben Fraser, Kelly Makiha

15 Nov 12:28 AM
Sir Robert Gillies tangihanga
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Sir Robert Gillies tangihanga

Final day of Sir Robert Gillies tangihanga at Rotorua’s Te Papaiouru marae.

12 Nov 01:30 AM
Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust‘s Pink Walk
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Rotorua Breast Cancer Trust‘s Pink Walk

Hundreds turned up to walk the lakefront as a crowd in pink. Photos / Laura Smith

23 Oct 07:15 AM
2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.
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2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

Winners at the 2024 Bay of Plenty and Central Plateau Registered Master Builders House of the Year competition.

15 Jul 12:41 AM
Sneak peek Matariki drone light show in Rotorua
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Sneak peek Matariki drone light show in Rotorua

Sneak peek at the incredible drone light show set to light up the sky this Matariki at the Rotorua Lakefront as part of the Aronui Arts Festival. Photos / Andrew Warner

19 Jun 09:36 PM
Rotorua Santa Parade 2003
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Rotorua Santa Parade 2003

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. Here are some photos from the 2003 Santa Parade.

18 Jun 01:04 AM
Santa Parade 1999
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Santa Parade 1999

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. Here are some photos from the 1999 Santa Parade.

05 Jun 12:07 AM
Carols by Candlelight 2002
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Carols by Candlelight 2002

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. Here are some images from Carols by Candlelight in 2002. See anyone you know?

04 Jun 01:50 AM
Te Pati Māori protest in Rotorua in photos
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Te Pati Māori protest in Rotorua in photos

Protesters gathered in Rotorua this morning as part of a national day of disruption. Photos / Andrew Warner, Ben Fraser

29 May 07:10 PM
Raft Race
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Raft Race

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. Here are some photos from raft race on Lake Tikitapu (Blue Lake)

27 May 12:50 AM
Trolley Derby
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Trolley Derby

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. Here are some images from the Rotorua Trolley Derby.

27 May 12:29 AM
Rotorua flooding
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Rotorua flooding

Precautionary evacuations are under way in Ngongotahā due to fears of rising steam levels.

21 May 12:04 AM
Rotorua Santa Parade 1989
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Rotorua Santa Parade 1989

We are taking a trip down memory lane. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner has been digging through boxes of old photographs in our office to share with our readers. In a first of a series of photographs from events in our city, here's some images that were taken from the 1989 Rotorua Santa Parade. Can you spot anyone you know? Let us know who you recognise.

14 May 01:27 AM
Photos: 2024 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.
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Photos: 2024 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.

2024 Waikato and Bay of Plenty Architecture Awards.

02 May 09:00 AM
Catfish Killas showcase mahi
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Catfish Killas showcase mahi

Te Arawa Lakes Trust celebrated 100 years by showcasing its biosecurity work. Photos / Laura Smith

30 Mar 02:39 AM

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Darren Williams started filming after hearing the Volcanic Air floatplane backfiring and spluttering on November 6. Video / Darren Williams

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19 Nov 12:32 AM
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Rotorua Lakefront weed

Weed has built up on the Rotorua Lakefront after this week's high winds and rain. Video / Ben Fraser

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13 Nov 10:38 PM
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Rotorua lake weed

Weed washed up at Rotorua Lakefront following last night's wild weather. Video / Ben Fraser, Supplied

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