Rotorua youngsters donned their helmets to take part in the annual Kaharoa School Mike Donnelly Memorial Trolley Derby yesterday. Photographer Ben Fraser captured the action.

Philly Angus has had her head shaved to show solidarity to her daughter Stella, who lost much of her hair during chemotherapy.

It was all action at Karenga Park in Koutu this weekend as the Te Arawa Games took place. Photographer Ben Fraser went along.

Rotorua youngsters donned their helmets to take part in the annual Kaharoa School Mike Donnelly Memorial Trolley Derby yesterday. Photographer Ben Fraser captured the action

Louise Jull was farewelled at Taheke Marae at Okere Falls yesterday where hundreds paid their respects and joined in to celebrate the many things the 26-year-old had achieved.

Large waves are pounding the coast due to Cyclone Pam in the eastern Bay of Plenty. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker is there

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The Summer Splash Festival proved a hit for those taking part in the fun activities at Tikitapu (Blue Lake) on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Rotorua youngsters were out in full force this week playing kids’ touch at Kuirau Park. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser captured the action.

With the world cup in full swing our local kids took to Smallbone Park for their chance to bat and bowl. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Kids turned out in their droves for the little devils fun run as part of the Rotorua off road half marathon day in the Whakarewarewa Forest. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Te Arawa and Mataatua groups performing on stage in Christchurch at Te Matatini. Photos courtesy of Te Matatini Society Incorporated Ltd.

This years Central Plateau Dairy Industry Awards were held at the Energy Events Centre on Monday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped some of the attendees before hand

Farmers around the region met at the Dairy New Zealand farm meeting recently. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

The Teddy Bears Picnic was held at Kuirau Park on Saturday. Photographer Stephen Parker took his camera along.

There were activities galore on offer at the Children’s Day event in the Redwoods yesterday. Photographer Stephen Parker headed along to capture the action

Photos of the stage production Mamma Mia in Rotorua. Photos by Willi Werner

Hundreds took part in the National Maori Basketball Tournament at the weekend. Photographer Ben Fraser snapped some of the Te Arawa players in action.

Thousands marked Waitangi Day at Whakarewarewa Village and at Ngongotaha’s Kiwi Culture Day. Photographer Stephen Parker snapped the celebrations.

Hundreds of locals and tourists gathered together in Rotorua to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, while Te Arawa were also represented at festivities in the Bay of Islands.

The Gloworm 24 Hours of Nduro went down in the Whakarewarewa Forest at the weekend. Photographer Stephen Parker went along to cover the action.

This years Blue lake multisport festival was held in stunning conditions at Lake Tikitapu. Rotorua Daily Post photographer caught the sprint triathlon

The annual Rotorua Rigs and Rides event raised money for Plunket on Sunday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went to see what all the fuss was about.

Thousands of people spent their AucklandAnniversary weekend enjoying the Rotorua A&P Lifestyle Expo. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser captured the fun and excitement.

A big crowd enjoyed the action on and off the field at the Bayleys National Sevens in Rotorua over the weekend. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Photos by Ben Fraser

Thousands ventured out to watch the annual Whakatane Touch Tournament yesterday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker caught the action.