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Photos: Lake Taupo plane crash
A skydiving plane crashed into Lake Taupo today. All 13 on board parachuted to safety.

Blue Lake lures hot, happy throngs
Locals were out in full force at Tikitapu (BlueLake) taking a dip and enjoying the sunshine. Photographer Ben Fraser was there

Time to celebrate and to remember
It’s been a big year for Te Arawa, here are some of the events Rotorua Daily Post photographers Stephen Parker, Ben Fraser, and others have covered during the year.

Photographs of the year - Stephen Parker
From sports people to politicians and local heroes, Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker has taken hundreds of photos this year. Here’s a selection of his favourite images.

Photos: Rerewhakaaitu Rodeo on Boxing Day
This year's rodeo attracted national and international competitors, with those taking part ranging from 5-year-old beginners to seasoned cowboys in their 60s.

It’s game on at museum this summer
With the summer school holidays well underway, the Rotorua Museum is packed with youngsters enjoying the activities on offer. Photographer Ben Fraser captured some of the weekend fun.

Reporoa Tractor Pull
Hundreds of people turned out for the Tractor Pull and Community Day in Reporoa, despite wet weather

Kids touch rugby finals day
Kids’ touch wrapped up for the year last week. Photographer Ben Fraser caught the action at Kuirau Park

Carols by candelight
Hundreds of people got into the Christmas spirit on Friday night at the Rotorua Geyserland Lions Club's annual Carols by Candlelight event at Kuirau Park. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Pictures of 2014 - Ben Fraser
A selection of Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Frasers favourite images from this year

RotoVegas World Championships corporate fight night.
This years coporate fight night was again held at the Rotorua Girls High School arena. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon
Hundreds of kids took on the Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon at Kuirau Park on Sunday.

Rotorua Christmas Parade
Huge crowds turned out for this years Christmas Parade. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Bay of Plenty Sports Awards
The Bay of Plenty sports awards were held at the Energy Events Centre on Friday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Updated: Christmas Parade readers' photos
Rotorua's Christmas Parade on December 6. Submit your photos to news@dailypost.co.nz or share them on our Facebook page.

Snapped: Rotorua Night Market
The popular Rotorua Night Market proved a treat for dozens of locals on Thursday night. Photographer Ben Fraser was there to snap the fun

White Ribbon ride against Domestic violence
Dozens of Rotorua locals turned out for the White Ribbon Ride against domestic violence on Saturday. Photographer Stephen Parker was there

Flurry of flippa fun for youngsters
It was all action at the weekly flippa ball competition at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Photographer Stephen Parker was poolside.

Run, jump and throw
Rotorua’s young athletes put their skills to the test at the Lake City Athletics children’s ribbon day. Photographer Ben Fraser captured their efforts.

Stratosfare restaurant opening
Avid foodies gathered at Skyline Rotorua on Tuesday night to celebrate the opening of its new restaurant. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Rotorua running festival
This years festival saw a range of different events for keen runners. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped the action

HMNZS Canterbury: Ex-Boys' High man in charge
A former Rotorua man has taken command of the Navy's largest ship.

Chanz Mikaere artwork (content warning)
Chanz Mikaere's artwork that was deemed inappropriate for the Rotorua District Council exhibition. Warning: Content may offend.

Touch of class evident at trials day
Speed and agility were on full display at the Bay-wide touch trials at Neil Hunt Park yesterday. Photographer Stephen Parker was there.

Kids having a ball at SmallbonePark
Dozens of Rotorua children turned out to Smallbone Park last Thursday to play cricket. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Cricket World Cup trophy in Rotorua
Rotorua’s cricket fans have been getting up close and personal with the World Cup trophy, as well as a Black Caps legend. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 New Zealand Trophy Tour arrived at the Village Green today as part of a 22-day national tour. Community engagement and stakeholder relations manager for the ICC Cricket World Cup Andrew Steele said it was part of a promotion for the World Cup tournament which will be held in New Zealand and Australia this summer. As well as the Village Green, the roadshow visited Lynmore School and Te Puia.