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For the health of our mountain

Mt Tarawera is rich in history and stands tall with its volcanic peaks and domes. But for iwi Ngati Rangitihi, it’s more than just a landmark, it represents who they are. The iwi is tacklingaconservation project to preserve its legacy and in turn the wellbeing of its people.

Synthetic cannabis protest

Haane Manahi's Sword of Valour

A pohiri was held for a military contingent at Te Papaiouru Marae, Ohinemutu, yesterday to receive the Haane Manahi Sword of Valour, which was presented to the family of Haane Manahi, DCM, by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his bravery in the battle of Tarouna, Tunisia, in World War II.

Hunter falls off cliff

A man is in hospital with suspected spinal and chest injuries after tumbling about 30m down a bank while hunting.

Supper Club

This years Supper Club event starting at the Royal Lakeside Novotel raised a whopping $77'000 for the Ronald McDonald Retreat. Rotorua Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser was there

Stella Maris heads to Hollywood

Rotorua's Stella Maris is one of 18 selected to represent New Zealand at the World Championship of Performing Arts in Los Angeles in July. Contestants from 40 countries will compete for titles in the singing, dancing, modelling, acting, comedy and instrumental categories at the prestigious event.

Rotorua International Airport 50th birthday open day

The Rotorua International Airport celebrated 50 years in operation on Sunday with an open day which attracted thousands of visitors. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Friday night at the movies

Despicable Me 2 and Grease were shown on a big screen at the village green on Friday night. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped some of the families that went along

National secondary schools waka ama champs - day 2

Skyline Sprint Warrior

Lakeside 2014

Rotorua Citizenship Ceremony

Photos: Rotorua Bike Festival 2014

The Rotorua Bike Festival pushed off over the weekend with several events around town

Chiefs rugby training at RBHS

Rotorua's Chorus street art

It's not often a power box stops traffic - but Rotorua's newly painted Chorus boxes are doing just that.

Kawerau Street Legal Festival

Raggamuffin

Rigs and Rides

Gleaming trucks, motorcycles and classic cars were on show at the annual Rigs and Rides event held at Arawa Park. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.