Whakatane News readers share their pics of Thursday's wild weather.

Two boys rescued after boat sinks

The hazy days of summer have been spent by many enjoying the lakes and playgrounds around Rotorua. Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser snapped the fun

Rotorua greeted the new year with the Glo Festival starting with Party in the Park on New Years Eve, the First Big Brunch on New Years Day, and the Summer Feista at the night market. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Fair at Rotorua's Village Green

The stunning weather has seen locals and visitors alike flock to enjoy the lakes around the region. Our photographer Andrew Warner got in on the action.

People flocked to Rotorua's Eat Streat on Friday night as its new look was unveiled.

The Christmas season has well and truly started as the annual Carols by Candlelight heralded in the festivities at Kuirau Park. Rotorua Daily Post photogapher Ben Fraser went along

Kids touch rugby wrapped up for the year on Wednesday. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser caught the action at Kuirau Park

Hundreds of kids turned out to Kuirau Park to swim, bike, and run in the for the first Weet-Bix TRYathlon to be held in Rotorua. Rotorua Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser was there

Santa made his annual appearance this weekend as hundreds lined the streets of Rotorua to see the Christmas Parade. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker was there to capture the fun.

Two weeks exploring New Zealand’s South Island by charter train – who could say no? Rotorua Daily Post photographer Stephen Parker tagged along for the ride, organised by Pukekohe Travel.

Ahurei Rotorua Kapa Haka Primary School festival continues at the Rotorua Convention Centre. Rotorua Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser went down

The new and improved Eat Streat looks set to be completed next month. We look back at the redevelopment

An initiative by the Heart of the City project team to lift the image of the inner city saw shop owners and landlords get out and spruce up their shopfronts on sunny Saturday. Rotorua Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser snapped the clean up.

Fire destroyed an Edmund Rd house on Thursday.

Rotorua’s movers and shakers took time out to attend a lunch meeting at the Novotel to hear new Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick’s future vision for the city. The Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Two fires overnight kept Eastern Bay emergency services busy. A woman died in a house fire in Taneatua this morning. Last night a lightning storm may have been the cause of scrub fires in Kawerau.

The annual Rotorua SPCA and VETPlus Dog’s Day Out event was held at the weekend. Rotorua Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker went along to catch some of the fun.

Four schools in the Te Arawa region performed in front of thousands at Te Mana Kuratahi National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition held in Mount Maunganui. Te Kura o te Ngati Rongomai took out third place while Rotorua Intermediate School won the haka section. These photos were supplied to the Rotorua Daily Post by some of the schools that took part.

The world rafting championships opened with a ceremony for the Under 19 and Under 23 teams in Kawerau

Nineteen new Kiwis were officially recognised at the latest citizenship ceremony held at the Rotorua District council chambers

Staff and students at Te Kura o Te Koutu spent Saturday afternoon enjoying the school's El Mercado (market) and Day of the Dead celebrations. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner was there.

Around 2000 people turned out at Rotorua's Village Green for this years Pink Walk raising awareness for breast cancer

Kids’ flippa ball is a popular sport and makes a regular appearance at the Rotorua Aquatic Centre. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser went along to capture the action.

The city centre was overrun with ghoulish creatures for the annual Rotorua Zombie Walk with people of all ages taking part in the major fundraiser for the Brain Injury Association. Rotorua Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner caught the action.

Three New Zealand music legends will be the headline act for the Rotorua Lakeside Concert 2014 announced at a Rotorua Chamber of Commerce Business after Five gathering at the Millennium Hotel