Photos by Ben Fraser

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser has selected his favourite sports photos from this year.

Photos by Ben Fraser.

Photos by Ben Fraser.

Photos by Ben Fraser.

The festive spirit is high out Lake Rerewhakaaitu at the moment with a decorate your letterbox competition.

The Rotorua communitywas out enjoying the sun at the Farmers’ Market on Sunday. Photographer Ben Fraser was there

Photos by Ben Fraser

The festive season got underway in Rotorua on the weekend with the Rotorua Christmas Parade and Festival taking place on Saturday. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Photos by Ben Fraser

Photos by Ben Fraser

Photos by Ben Fraser

Ngongotaha Volunteer Fire Brigade celebrated its 75th birthday with a open day at the Ngongotaha Domain today. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

An upgraded 7.5 magnitude earthquake has struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs.

Kaikoura and other South Island towns have been essentially cut off, with the famous SH1 road and rail tunnels blocked by slips.

It was busy down at Kuirau Park this weekend for the popular Rotary Saturday Market. Photographer Stephen Parker took these shots.

The Women’s Lifestyle Expo featured everything from fashion and accessories to food and wine when it was held at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre over the weekend. Photographer Stephen Parker snapped some of those heading along.

Upper Atiamuri School held its annual Agriculture Day recently and sent in these great snaps.

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Images from this year's Westpac Rotorua Business Excellence Awards at the Energy Events Centre. Photos by Andrew Warner.

Images from Ngati Whakaue Whakanuia at Te Papaiouru Marae at Ohinemutu . Photos by Ben Fraser