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For the health of our mountain
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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.

Haane Manahi's Sword of Valour
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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
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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
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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
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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.

Friday night at the movies
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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

Child Cancer Charity Breakfast
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Child Cancer Charity Breakfast

The child cancer charity breakfast and art auction run by Professionals McDowell Real Estate was held again at the Distinction Hotel. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along

Relay for Life
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Relay for Life

Hardy folk braved the wet and wind in their hundreds to support a great cause in the Relay for Life at the Rotorua Stadium on Saturday. ROTORUA DAILY POST photographer Ben Fraser was there

U&I football tournament
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U&I football tournament

Eleven Rotorua seven-aside football teams battled it out in the U&I Football Cup at Neil Hunt Park on Saturday. The winning team of the tournament, held to celebrate Race Relations Day, qualified for the New Zealand Communities Football Cup in Wellington later in the year.

Rigs and Rides
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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.

Rotorua A&P Show
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Rotorua A&P Show

The A&P Lifestyle Expo took over the Agrodome at the weekend. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser captured the fun

Okere Falls Fest
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Okere Falls Fest

Hundreds went to the Okere Falls fest over the long weekend. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was one of them

White Island
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White Island

Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser had the chance to land on White Island recently thanks to Helipro.

Photographs of 2013
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Photographs of 2013

Rotorua Daily Post photographers Stephen Parker and Ben Fraser had a interesting and varied year taking shots from around our region. Heres a collection of their best ones from 2013

Meet the Mascots at Eat Streat
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Meet the Mascots at Eat Streat

The Baileys National Sevens kicked off at Rotorua's Eat Streat with a meet the mascots evening. Rotorua Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser took these shots