Rugby League. Tauranga Whalers celebrate their win over the Sharks in the Grand Final at Puketawhero Park.

Sport BOP primary schools sevens tournament

Social grade netballers from around the country came to Rotorua for the Kurungaituku Netball Tournament. The Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER went along.

Some of Rotorua’s league stars of the future were on show yesterday at Puketawhero Park in the Mini Mod rugby league grades. Youngsters from 5-year-olds up to 12 showed their skills. The Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner was there to capture some of the action

Innovation, invention and colour were on full display at Rotorua’s 10th annual Wearable Creationz extravaganza at the Energy Events Centre. The Daily Post photographer ANDREW WARNER captured the amazing show.

The carved image of Te Arawa ancestor Pukaki, who also features on New Zealand's 20 cent piece, was officially moved to the Rotorua Museum on Saturday.

The Bay of Plenty Rugby Union celebrated its 100th anniversary at the weekend with a function on Friday and a centenary match on Saturday against Hawke’s Bay. The Daily Post chief photographer STEPHEN PARKER was there.

Snow fell across the region as a polar blast hit the country. Daily Post photographers snapped these images

A snow storm moving up New Zealand caused snow to fall in several parts of Rotorua. These photos were sent in to The Daily Post by readers.

The first of three Tough Guy and Gal Challenge events was held at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua, at the weekend.The Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER went along to check out the mad and muddy participants.

A talent quest at the Rotorua Library these school holidays saw children of all ages showing their talent. Daily Post photographer BEN FRASER went along.

It was snowing in Taupo this week for the first time in about 15 years. Send your snow pictures to readers@dailypost.co.nz

The regions best young rugby players converged on Edgecumbe recently for this year's Tai Mitchell tournament

Hundreds of people bid farewell to 18-year-old Okeroa Douglas at a funeral service at Te
Papaiouru Marae in Ohinemutu

Rotorua Girls High School versus Whakatane. Baywide secondary schools girls rugby final.

We asked people on the street whether they were prepared for a natural disaster.

Hundreds of people marched through parts of Whakatane yesterday in protest over TrustPower's plans to change the way it operates the Matahina Dam. See today's The Daily Post for full story.

Lake City Athletic Club held their annual Cross Country Championships last Saturday, at Bishops Farm, Whakatane Highway. Thanks to a sunny day, the club enjoyed a record turnout and some fantastic times. Over 67 people of various abilities and ages attended. Pictures supplied.

Competition was fierce at Te Arawa secondary schools regional kapa haka champs at Rotorua's Energy Events Centre. The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser took these photos. Click the link at the top of this page for information on buying photographs.

Competition was fierce at Te Arawa secondary schools regional kapa haka champs at Rotorua's Energy Events Centre. The Daily Post chief photographer Stephen Parker took these photos. Click the link at the top of this page for information on buying photographs. More pictures from the kapa haka will be posted.

Competition was fierce at Te Arawa secondary schools regional kapa haka champs at Rotorua's Energy Events Centre. The Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner took these photos. Click the link at the top of this page for information on buying photographs. More galleries from the kapa haka will be posted.

There was plenty of talent on show at the annual regional Stage Challenge competition in Rotorua, with 13 schools from Rotorua, Taupo, Taumarunui and Turangi taking part. The Daily Post photographer Ben Fraser was there. Do you have any pics from Thursday or Friday you'd like to add? Email them to readers@dailypost.co.nz with Stage Challenge in the subject line.

Rotorua Mayor Kevin Winters wants to make the Mayoral Benefit Concert an annual event. Yesterday's show was to raise money for quake-ravaged Christchurch.

Cox Motorsport have a challenge on their hands. After a successful Rally Wairarapa, where Sloan and Tarryn Cox finished on the podium, the team is preparing for the next event, the International Rally of Whangarei, in July. Sports reporter Alison King discovers
what it's like to be in the car. Photographs by Andrew Warner.

Rotorua school teams representing different countries helped celebrate 100 days until the Rugby World Cup 2011 withaRippa
World Cup event at Westbrook last week.The Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner went along.

We asked people on the street whether Rotorua's courthouse should be moved.

Rotorua’s junior footballers were in action at Puarenga Park on Saturday.The Daily Post
photographer Ben Fraser went along.

WANTED: Do you know these men? Rotorua police have issued these images following the aggravated robbery of Springfield Liquor last week.

Rotorua toddlers had a chance to try gymnastics at the Scallywags class at MIGS Gym on Te Ngae Rd. The Daily Post photographer Andrew Warner went along.

Pro-cannabis supporters met outside the Rotorua courthouse recently to protest against the hearing of Doug McLeod who was arrested at Raggamuffin for possesion of cannabis