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Truck crash in the Mamakus
A truck driver was lucky to walk away from this crash involving three vehicles in the Mamakus. Two others were taken to hospital.

Whakatane parade for Lisa Carrington
A glint of gold and a million dollar smile were the rewards for thousands of Eastern Bay fans who lined Whakatane's main street to welcome home Olympian Lisa Carrington.

New Zealands fallen soldiers come home
New Zealand's fallen soldiers, including Te Teko-born Corporal Luke Tamatea, have been farewelled from Afghanistan by their comrades yesterday. Members of the NZ Provincial Reconstruction Team attended the ramp ceremony for Corporal Tamatea, Lance Corporal Jacinda Baker and Private Richard Harris at Bagram Air Base. A final ramp ceremony will be held in Christchurch tomorrow. These photos were supplied by the New Zealand Defence Force.

Bay of Plenty secondary schools rugby finals day
Six secondary schools from the Rotorua area took part in Baywide Secondary Schools finals day in Paengaroa recently. The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to capture some of the action

Tough Guy and Gal Challenge 2012
The first of three Burgen Tough Guy and Gal Challenges was held in Rotorua. Hundreds braved the mud and obstacles on the course at Lakes Ranch.The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there

Rotorua Intermediate flag raising ceremony
To get in the Olympic spirit Rotorua Intermediate School had a flag ceremony to celebrate the different ethnicities at the school. Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there to catch the festivities

Rotorua Girls High School 1st XV rugby champions
Rotorua Girls’ High School 1st XV won the Baywide Secondary School Girls’ rugby final over Whakatane High School 29-19.The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser captured the action.

Rotorua Lakes High at schools kapa haka nationals
Rotorua Lakes High at schools kapa haka nationals

Rotorua kids rugby league
The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser has been on the sidelines at Puketewhero Park checking out Rotorua’s future rugby league stars.

Citizenship Ceremony July
New kiwis were acknowledged at a citizenship ceremony at the Rotorua District Council chambers recently

Westbrook Tavern robberies
Rotorua Police are hoping that security stills might help identify a number of offenders involved in two aggravated robberies at the Westbrook Tavern recently

'The GC" stars in Rotorua
The GC stars Jade, Jessie, Zane, and Rosie visited Rotorua meeting fans at the Red Rat store and the Warehouse

Mid-season netball tournament
Rotorua netball teams took to Westbrook Netball Courts for their mid-season tournament.The Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER caught some of the action.

John Key's visit to Rotorua
Prime Minister John Key stopped in Rotorua recently visiting the childrens holiday programme at Playtopia before opening a new railway tourist venture in Mamaku. Photographer Ben Fraser followed.

2012 Tai Mitchell tournament
This years Tai Mitchell tournament was held at Murray Salt Stadium in Te Puke. The Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser captured a couple of games involving local teams.

Newsteam competition
Budding journalists from Rotorua schools competed in the annual Bay of Plenty Reading Association Newsteam Competition at the Sportsdrome recently.

Dunk for Life and Undie Dash and Splash
Some hardy Rotorua souls braved the cold to take part in the Dunk For Life at Tikitapu and the Undie Dash and Splash at the Rotorua Lakefront. The Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER was there