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Truck crash in the Mamakus
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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
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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
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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.

Rotorua Wearable Creationz 2012
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Rotorua Wearable Creationz 2012

This years Rotorua Wearable Creationz saw over sixty dazzling pieces on show over three days at the Energy Events Centre. The Daily Post Photographer Ben Fraser went along

RotoruaX 2012 Designer Runway Fashion Show
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RotoruaX 2012 Designer Runway Fashion Show

The RotoruaX2012 Designer Runway Fashion Show was held at the BNZ Partners Centre recently featuring work from local fashion and accessory designers. The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Tough Guy and Gal Challenge 2012
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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
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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 kids rugby league
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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.

1976 Rotorua cold case reopened
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1976 Rotorua cold case reopened

Police have revealed fresh evidence and advancements in DNA testing have led police to reopening a 36-year-old Rotorua cold case where a security guard was shot during a bank robbery.

The Daily Post Home and Leisure Show
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The Daily Post Home and Leisure Show

The Daily Post Home and Leisure Show was held at the Energy Events Centre at the weekend. More than 200 exhibitors packed the centre for the thousands of visitors. Photographer Ben Fraser was there.

Westbrook Tavern robberies
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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

Mid-season netball tournament
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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