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Tough Guy and Gal challenge
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Tough Guy and Gal challenge

Tough guys and gals got down and dirty again in this years edition of the Tough guy and gal challenge at Lakes Ranch near Rotorua. Rotorua Daily Post photographer went along

Kids fish out
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Kids fish out

It was a chance for budding young anglers to get hooked on fly fishing at the Fish&Game Kids Fish Out at the Ngongotaha Hatchery on Sunday. Photographer Ben Fraser waded in to catch the action.

Opening of the Skyline Gravity Park
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Opening of the Skyline Gravity Park

Rotorua newest mountainbiking experience Skyline Gravity Park has opened with six new downhill trails at Skyline Skyrides on Mt Ngongotaha. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along

 World War I memorial bridge
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World War I memorial bridge

The Rotorua Daily Post attended the official opening of the new bridge over Sulphur Lake in the Government Gardens dedicated to the men from the district who fought and died in the Great War of 1914-1918.

Bay of Plenty Steamers in Rotorua
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Bay of Plenty Steamers in Rotorua

The Bay of Plenty Steamers kicked off their 2014 season with a pre-season match against Hawkes Bay at the Rotorua International Stadium. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser headed along

Eastside Fire
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Eastside Fire

Rotorua fire crews attended a fire at Claymark Industries, a mill on Oasis Pl in the eastern suburbs of Rotorua, early last night

Citizenship Ceremony (July)
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Citizenship Ceremony (July)

New kiwis were officially welcomed at the latest citizenship ceremony at the Rotorua District Council chambers this week. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Lizzie Marvelly EP showcase
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Lizzie Marvelly EP showcase

The 25-year-old classical crossover-turned pop singer had the chance to share her first, just-released EP with fans and invited guests at the Civic Theatre.

Home and Leisure Show
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Home and Leisure Show

This year's Rotorua Daily Post Home and Leisure show was another huge success. Our photographer Ben Fraser joined the thousands who went along

Fun at the ice rink
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Fun at the ice rink

With school holidays under way kids of all ages are making the most of the Harcourts ice skating rink.

Tai Mitchell rugby 2014
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Tai Mitchell rugby 2014

The Henry Taiporutu Mitchell Shield, was first awarded in 1938 for junior rugby supremacy in the Bay of Plenty. Rotorua Daily Post photographers went along to this years tournament at the Rotorua International Stadium

Chatham Cup football in Rotorua
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Chatham Cup football in Rotorua

Ngongotaha AFC took on Melville United in front of large crowd at Stembridge Road for a place in the Chatham Cup quarter finals on Sunday. Ngongotaha lost the match 2-1. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Kids netball
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Kids netball

The Westbrook courts were packed with young netballers on Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped the action

Rotorua Hospitality Awards
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Rotorua Hospitality Awards

Rotorua's best in the hospitality business were acknowledged at the convention centre on Sunday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Missing man found on waterfall ledge
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Missing man found on waterfall ledge

Taupo's Greenlea Rescue helicopter was called by the Taupo Police to assist with the retrieval of a man who had been missing for several days, after he was found bluffed on a ledge near a waterfall. Searchers and LandSAR volunteers had made their was down a steep george and found the man at the "dead end" the helicopter was used to Longline the man out, with the help of the Land SAR teams.

Trustpower Community Awards
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Trustpower Community Awards

More than 180 people gathered at the Rotorua Convention Centre to celebrate the hard work of local businesses and individuals striving to better their community. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there