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Images of the week

Steamers halfback Taniela Moa in action against Northland
War Face: Hori Black, the "limited-edition" cousin of Bay rugby mascot Hori BOP, is calling on Kiwis to rally behind the All Blacks for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Lots Of Fun: The Holi-Hindu Festival of Colours will be held at the Rotorua Soundshell and Village Green this Sunday.
Magical: Cats production manager Richard Marshall said the show is going to be something very special.
Power House: Whakatane's Reuben Simanu in action at the National Bench Press Championships where he managed to lift 275kg to take the title.
Competition: Nathan Johnston, 13, of Rotorua Intermediate School finishes the first run of the Rats Off Road Kids Duathlon.
Owhata Primary School principal Bob Stiles says he hopes the speed limit outside his school drops to 40km/h, as do two of his road patrollers, Billie-Rose Morgan, 10, (rear) and Matalena Rapana,10.
From left, Tania Marsh-Pona, Aleisha Mitchell, 14, Teina Mear, Shikyra Mitchell, 9, and Amy Fielding.
Mokoia: Trevor Maxwell says if he was a tourist and saw Rotorua was just an hour away 'I wouldn't hesitate to drive over the hill'.
Cool Kids: Hanaka Strathern (left), Lauren Stephens, and Tae'o Mortimer looking trendy with their new sunnies.
Beer Festival: A full house is expected at Okere Falls Store on Saturday as part of the week-long beer festival.
Sarah Walker races to another elite women's victory at the North Island BMX champs in Rotorua.
Let's Talk: Don and Shari Cole.
Honoured: Timua Brennan will perform at the Christchurch Earthquake Memorial Service tomorrow.
Top Model finalists Elza, Michaela and Danielle
Retreat: Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan is said to be staying at Treetops Lodge in Horohoro.
Home Safe: Wendy Bryan is relieved to have kids Tyler, 13, and Tiana, 16, home from Japan after the devastating earthquake.
Helping Hand: Retired carpenter Karl Thomsen has offered free labour to help repair a Paradise Valley Rd property that was trashed by tenants, leaving the landlord with a $50,000 clean-up bill.
Saddened: John Williams says creating the carved pou was a privilege.
TAKE THAT: Luke Leadbetter (right), gets inside and touches up Johan Voss' nose on his way to retaining his International Kickboxing Federation New Zealand junior middleweight title in Hastings.
On your mark: Western Heights High School student Tawhiao Morrison, who broke a record for the fastest 400m at the Bay of Plenty Secondary Schools' Track and Field champs.
All Set: New Zealand Aria chairwoman Jo-Anne La Grouw is all set and looking forward to an exciting weekend at the New Zealand Aria Competition this weekend.
Top Rider: Alexa Peters helps the Rotorua Lakes High School senior girls ride to victory. Stephen Parker
Glowing Achievement: John Paul College Year 13 students Lorne Davies (left), Richard Bell and Courtney Kosar test out their Britelight, after a big win at this year's Young Enterprise awards.
Quick break: Perry Newburn takes a rest stop in Rotorua's City Focus during his run from Auckland to Christchurch. Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters passes on a book on Rotorua and a letter for Christchurch
Splish Splash: Kiwis captain Benji Marshall wields a paddle during the team's white-water rafting session on the Kaituna river.
Accident: Rotorua police and ambulance were busy in Springfield Rd yesterday afternoon where a 9-year-old girl was hit by a car.
Living Life: Rotorua's Kingi Biddle has avoided the "family trait" of diabetes through weight loss and adopting a healthier lifestyle.
Role Model: Rotorua Lakes High School prefect Ellen Bates is a rising star. Ben Fraser 201010BF9
Help Me: Nathan Smith is going to extreme lengths to land himself some work.
Gloved Up: Rotovegas Boxing Gym fighter Ricaia Warren says his Te Arawa Fisheries scholarship will go towards training gear to help him retain his golden gloves title.
Leader: Rotorua Boys' High School student Ryan Nixon is a proven leader. Stephen Parker 181010SP10
Love To Give: Dawn Williams has volunteered at the SPCA since before she adopted Blackie.
Pictured are Jenny Urbahn, 5, and St Mary's principal David Macmillan.
TEMPTATION: Principal rural fire officer Phil Parker is one of nine in Taupo who will appear body painted in a calendar to raise money for the rural fire service.
We Want Your Brain: Rotorua's Hansen family had fun dressing up for the Zombie Walk yesterday. From left are Judas, 11, Karen, Nathan Annabell-Hansen, 4, and Azrael, 9.
RANDOMS: Random Maori Fullas Tihini Grant (left) and Mike Jonathan (right) with "warrior" Ritchie Belvie.
Batting For Holiday Homes: Professionals' Rotorua principal Ian McDowell (left), Kylee Douglas and Carol Tildesley (front) are raising money for the Child Cancer Foundation.

Image 1 of 38: Steamers halfback Taniela Moa in action against Northland

Rotorua Mini Marathon 2026
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Rotorua Mini Marathon 2026

Rotorua Mini Marathon 2026. Photos / Ben Fraser

01 May 01:52 AM
Bay of Plenty Anzac services 2026
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Bay of Plenty Anzac services 2026

Anzac services in Tauranga and Rotorua.

24 Apr 12:00 PM
In photos: Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall in North Island
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In photos: Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall in North Island

New Zealand Herald visual journalists deployed around the North Island to cover Cyclone Vaianu as it made landfall. Here are their images.

11 Apr 12:00 PM
Crankworx Rotorua day one photos
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Crankworx Rotorua day one photos

Images from day one of Crankworx Rotorua 2026. Photos / Clint Trahan

11 Mar 10:08 PM
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
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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

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