PhotosTe Arawa Primary Schools Regional Kapa Haka CompetitionThe Civic Theatre was shaking to the sound of superb kapa haka peformances by Rotorua youngsters last weekend. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser managed to shoot a few of the schools in action11 Nov 09:58 PM
Rotorua Daily PostSnapped: BOP Sports Awards sponsors eveningSponsors gathered at the Government Gardens tea rooms this week to hear the announcement of finalists for the sports awards. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.09 Nov 10:21 PM
PhotosColour Dash Hundreds took part in the colour dash at the village green on Sunday. Photos by Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser09 Nov 08:34 AM
PhotosCitizenship CeremonyThe latest group of new kiwis were welcomed at the Rotorua District Council chambers this week. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there07 Nov 11:14 PM
Rotorua Daily PostPhotos: Whale stranding at OhopeClose to 100 volunteers from across the North Island, with Ohope locals, turned out to Ohiwa Harbour to help save more than 60 pilot whales that became stranded.05 Nov 08:02 PM
PhotosHailstorm hits RotoruaA freak hail storm blanketed Mt Ngongotaha on Wednesday afternoon. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped these pictures05 Nov 06:02 AM
Rotorua Daily PostPhotos: Whale stranding at OhopePhotos from Project Jonah of refloating attempts after dozens of whales were beached at Ohope overnight. See <a href='http://www.facebook.com/projectjonah' target='_blank'>Project Jonah's Facebook page</a>.05 Nov 12:12 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCabinet artArt and history are the last things you might expect to find on Chorus cabinets, but local artists have begun decorating the cabinets for a second time. A venture between Chorus and the Rotorua District Council to decorate 11 cabinets around Rotorua was recently extended to cover a further 12 of the most frequently tagged cabinets in the city.31 Oct 02:14 AM
PhotosFlippaball proves a big hit with kidsRotorua kids had fun playing Flippaball at the Aquatic Centre last week. Photographer Stephen Parker was there to snap the action.27 Oct 02:16 AM
PhotosNZV8 Pickup RoundupHundreds of car enthusiasts turned out to the NZV8 Pickup Roundup at the Lakefront on Saturday. Photographer Stephen Parker was there to capture the dozens of vintage cars on display.27 Oct 02:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostKawerau industrial incidentA worker has been injured while working with machinery in Kawerau. PHOTOS/PAUL MITCHELL23 Oct 10:21 PM
PhotosRotorua Ekiden MarathonThe 12th annual Rotorua Ekiden Marathon relay around Lake Rotorua attracted more than 230 teams — including 100 teams from Rotorua — on Saturday. Many wore fancy dress for the 42 kilometre fun run event. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker packed his camera lens to catch the action. 13 Oct 02:06 AM
PhotosHouse of Horrors — Zombie ApocalypseRotorua Youth Centre held its annual House of Horrors — Zombie Apocalypse event last week. Photographer Stephen Parker braved the zombies and victims to get these photographs.13 Oct 01:59 AM
Photos Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence AwardsThis years gala evening at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre was a who’s who of local business people, all glammed up for what has become a key date on the business calendar. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along04 Oct 07:01 AM
PhotosCitizenship CeremonyAnother group of new kiwis were sworn in as citizens at the latest ceremony at the Rotorua District Council chambers this week. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there04 Oct 12:25 AM
PhotosSir Howard Morrison tribute concertSir Howard Morrison is still packing out theatres, as proven by hundreds of dedicated Rotorua fans turning out for a concert in his honour. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was at the Rotorua Convention Centre25 Sep 05:24 AM
PhotosElection night in RotoruaPhotos from around the candidates election party's in Rotorua on Saturday night. 21 Sep 01:59 AM
PhotosKids hockeyKids hockey in Rotorua draw to a close for another season with finals day held at Smallbone Park on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there21 Sep 01:24 AM
PhotosKids touch rugbyThe touch rugby season for kids got under way again last week. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker went along. 21 Sep 01:06 AM
PhotosRotorua street march against violence A small, but vocal, group of Rotorua men and women took to the streets with placards yesterday afternoon marching against domestic and sexual violence. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser followed the march. 15 Sep 10:07 PM
PhotosInstitute of Registered Music Teachers Rotorua Branch Cushion ConcertMusic lovers were treated to a wide range of performances at the biannual Institute of Registered Music Teachers Rotorua Branch Cushion Concert on Friday night. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.15 Sep 03:07 AM
PhotosNgati Whakaue’s Whakanuia 2014Ngati Whakaue’s Whakanuia featured a full kapa haka schedule at Te Papaiouru Marae on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture the action.07 Sep 10:56 PM
PhotosFinals day: Rotorua junior rugby leagueFinals day for Rotorua’s junior rugby league teams was held at Puketawhero Park on Sunday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker was there.01 Sep 01:33 AM
PhotosSPCA Cupcake DayPhotos from Cupcake Day. All photos by Deanna McCracken, Little Paws Photography. 25 Aug 09:05 PM
PhotosStakeholders’ update function, Waiariki Institute of TechnologyWaiariki Institute of Technology held its annual stakeholders’ update function last week which celebrated the institute’s achievements over the last year while looking towards future success. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.25 Aug 02:55 AM
Rotorua Daily PostCrown apology to TuhoeA formal apology has been given to Tuhoe for Treaty Of Waitangi breaches. More than 3000 people were at the iwi headquarters Te Uru Taumatua today in Taneatua for a settlement day ceremony to celebrate Tuhoe treaty settlement legislation which was passed in Parliament last month.22 Aug 02:58 AM
Rotorua Daily PostFlooding in RotoruaRotorua Daily Post photographers have been out snapping the flooding around Rotorua today20 Aug 02:07 AM
Rotorua Daily PostHeavy rain in Rotorua: Readers' photosWet weather has caused roads to close with traffic at a standstill in some areas of Rotorua. Roads and and at least one closed. Readers have shared their photos.19 Aug 09:16 PM
PhotosBay of Plenty rugby league finals dayThe sidelines were packed at Puketewhero Park for the Bay of Plenty rugby league grand finals day. Reporoa defeated Pacific in the reserve final while Pikiao took out the premier showpiece over Pacific. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker was there18 Aug 02:51 AM
PhotosBOP Rugby Sevens Invitational TournamentSchools around the Bay of Plenty competed in a Rugby Sevens Invitational Tournament at Westbrook grounds last week. Ben Fraser was there to catch the action18 Aug 02:38 AM
PhotosUS military plane in RotoruaRepresentatives from the US congress are in Rotorua and other parts of New Zealand for several days on an environmental tour. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer snapped their military plane at Rotorua International Airport 13 Aug 09:41 PM
PhotosHelen Clark's visit to RotoruaFormer Prime Minister and current administrator of the United Nations Development Programme Helen Clark visited Rotorua on Wednesday13 Aug 06:04 AM
