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Tuatara hatched in Rotorua

<p>Rainbow Springs staff have welcomed 11 baby tuatara to its fold. It is Rainbow Springs' first hatch of tuatara eggs and believed to be one of the largest clutch of eggs to successfully hatch in captivity in New Zealand.</p>

Western Heights Invitational Multisport Festival

<p>Hundreds of secondary school students competed in the annual three-day Western Heights High School sports tournament recently with 56 North Island schools taking part.</p>

CACTUS - The Longest Day

<p>Twenty four Western Heights High School students have just completed CACTUS, an eight-week programme which is aimed at challenging behaviour through a disciplined and regimented training programme based on a military bootcamp. <br />CACTUS stands for ‘‘combined adolescent challenge training unit and support’’ and the programme finished on Saturday with ‘‘The Longest Day’’ — an eight-hour intensive physical test. Tasks included pulling a fire appliance along  Fenton Street.</p>

Vodafone Warriors versus Cronulla Sharks at Owen Delany Park in Taupo.

<p>Vodafone Warriors versus Cronulla Sharks at Owen Delany Park in Taupo.</p>

Rotorua UFO mystery

<p><span>Mystery lights over Waikite photographed from Mountain Rd on Thursday morning. Craig Baird said these photos were taken in rapid succession; approx 2 photos per second.</span></p>

Cronulla Sharks welcomed 'home'

<p>It's been a while coming, but the Cronulla Sharks have finally made their way "home" to Taupo for their NRL match against the New Zealand Warriors. The two sides do battle at Owen Delany Park this Sunday. The Sydney-based rugby league side were officially welcomed to Taupo with a powerful powhiri  on the Lakefront yesterday morning, performed by the Wairakei kapa haka group.</p>

Turrets being lifted onto the Rotorua Museum of Art and History.

<p>Turrets being lifted onto the Rotorua Museum of Art and History mark the final stages of the building's extension.</p>

Kids' cricket at Smallbone Park

<p>Hundreds of children took part in Rotorua Primary School’s interschool cricket competition at Smallbone Park</p>

The Daily Post Rising Stars 2011

<p>Each week The Daily Post recognises one or more young achievers from the local area. These are faces to remember because as rising stars they're sure to make a name for themselves on the national or even international stage. Check out our 2010 gallery too - http://www.rotoruadailypost.co.nz/galleries/the-daily-post-rising-stars/7/</p>

Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 in Gisborne

Te Arawa was strongly represented at Te Matatini o Te Ra 2011 in Gisborne over the weekend with Te Mataarae i o Rehu taking out the supreme award

Te Matatini kapa haka nationals preview

Te Matatini - the pinnacle event for kapa haka - is at Wai O Hika Estate, west of Gisborne, until Sunday. There are 42 teams from around New Zealand and Australia competing for the title of best kapa haka team. Each group is allowed up to 40 performers. Te Arawa has five groups performing.

Falls rescue and road smash

Taupo's Youthtown Rescue Helicopter was called to the Marokopa Falls where a young woman had fallen on to rocks while swimming. On the return flight to taupo it was diverted to a two-car head-on collision on SH1 south of Putaruru.

New Zealand Warriors v Paramatta Eels in Rotorua

A large crowd turned out on a hot Saturday afternoon to watch the Warriors take on the Eels in a pre-season trial match at the Rotorua International Stadium

Elizabeth Marvelly album launch

Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the release of Kiwi songstress Elizabeth Marvelly's second album Home at the Rotorua Convention Centre on February 15.

Images of the week - Feb 7-13

Check out these standout pics from our team of photographers as well as the best contributed images. Photo sales information available at the link at the top of this page.

Rotorua Citizenship Ceremony

Rotorua Citzenship Ceremony held in the Council Chambers