Stephanie Arthur-Worsop is the Rotorua Daily Post's News Director
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Stephanie Worsop: Turning my millennial self into a Gen Z
Opinion: Can I let go of my millennial ways to be cool like the younger generation?
Stephanie Worsop: Knowing when to hang up my clubbing shoes
Opinion: There's nothing like a hen's do with 23-year-olds to make you feel old.
Women in the boardroom: Female leaders share their journeys to the top
Being a female leader is a tough road, even in 2021.
Stephanie Worsop: More to be done to achieve true gender equality
Opinion: It's better being a woman in 2021 than 1821 but it's still hard.
Stephanie Worsop: Going down the rabbit hole of pet peeves
Opinion: Everyone has their own specific pet peeves, what are yours?
How did my strict Italian mum turn into a soft, indulgent nonna?
Opinion: When you became a parent, did you watch your own parents turn soft?
Stephanie Worsop: Trampoline injuries raise questions about cotton wool kids
Opinion: Kids may be shielded from more dangers but are they learning risk management?
Stephanie Worsop: Addressing period poverty a win for all
Opinion: No person should be disadvantaged by a natural bodily function.
Stephanie Worsop: When indulging in star signs goes too far
Opinion: Is mercury in retrograde really zapping my Libran zest?
Principals welcome Govt plan to tackle period poverty
Already vulnerable girls suffer unnecessary anxiety and barriers to their education.
Stephanie Worsop: When a daredevil toddler makes baby-proofing impossible
Opinion: You don't think about all the dangers in your house until you have a kid.
Reformed crime boss Billy Macfarlane is proving that his Pūwhakamua programme can rehabilitate hardened criminals
Opinion: With a 95 per cent success rate, Pūwhakamua should be considered for other areas.
Stephanie Worsop: The new obsession that's made us drop our phones
Stephanie Worsop has a new hobby - and she's on a roll.
Stephanie Worsop: Am I in danger of becoming an entitled 'Karen'?
Opinion: A situation at a restaurant had family members labelling me as a 'Karen'.
Stephanie Worsop: Are the Ministry's new food guidelines a step too far?
Opinion: The purpose of these guidelines is not to make our jobs as parents harder.
Pick-your-own berry boom: Why this age-old experience is booming in the Bay
Kiwis are eager to jump on the pick-your-own berries bandwagon this summer.
Stephanie Worsop: The Covid casualty I'm scared we won't get back
Opinion: Will movie theatres fade into extinction in the coming years?
What would have happened if Capitol Hill rioters weren't white?
OPINION: Capitol riot highlights the ongoing issues of racism and inequality in the US.
New Year's resolutions are the absolute worst
Opinion: Every year I suffer from the New Year's resolution hangover.
Stephanie Worsop: 2021 wishlist a reflection of the year that's been
Opinion: 2020 was a whole lot of bad but there were good bits too. Let's remember those.
Hidden gems the secret to boosting local tourism
Opinion: Think you've seen everything a city has to offer? Think again.
A New Year's Eve to suit every life stage
Opinion: The way you celebrate New Year's Eve is dictated by what stage of life you're in.
Is Tauranga housing market impossible for first-home buyers?
Property experts weigh in on whether it's harder to get on the property market today.
Stephanie Worsop: Are the gaps in our knowledge getting worse?
Opinion: Everybody has gaps in their knowledge, what's yours?
Stephanie Worsop: Home ownership available to some, not all
Opinion: A rent to buy scheme could help fix the inequality in the housing market.
Stephanie Worsop: The annual Christmas shopping challenge
Opinion: Christmas nears and once again I am completely stumped.
Stephanie Worsop: The truth about the dreaded 'first winter in daycare'
OPINION: People will warn you about how bad it is for kids but not how bad it is for you.
Stephanie Worsop: Winners and losers with more paid sick leave
Opinion: Increasing paid sick leave a double-edged sword for some.
Soul Boul sows seeds to grow from food truck beginnings
'Lockdown did provide us with a grace period to think through our next steps.'
Stephanie Worsop: Why trolls attacked Meghan Markle over miscarriage news
Opinion: Sexism and internalised misogyny has a role to play.
Market magic: How budding entrepreneurs are getting their name out there
Covid-19 has pushed more people to support local businesses - but where do you find them?
Stephanie Worsop: For the love of concerts, get me those tickets
OPINION: The chance to buy tickets for an unexpected act reignited my concert fever.
Stephanie Worsop: Living a life of contradictions
OPINION: What I find hard is reconciling my inner contradictions involving conservation.
'Tauranga takeover': Polytech defunds Student Pulse
The student association's manager says it will be a big loss to the institute.
Stephanie Worsop: Imagine only being allowed to rent a vehicle if you didn't eat in it
When paying good money for something, you expect to have similar liberties as the owner
Navigating the minefield of technology and kids
OPINION: Navigating technology and parenting can be a matter of walking a fine line.
Stephanie Worsop: Where's the variety in little boys' clothing?
Girls' clothing racks are full of brightly coloured shirts, bedazzled overalls and more.
Small business boom: Why locals are going out on their own
We speak to two businesswomen who have established their own businesses this year.
Stephanie Worsop: How big is too big for a first birthday party?
When a small birthday celebration turns into a full-blown party.
Stephanie Worsop: How I really feel about Christmas coming early
Stop complaining when Christmas stock hits the shelves early, it's not hurting anyone.
The Māori trust that grew a grassroots operation into a multimillion-dollar venture
Winning the Ahuwhenua Trophy would validate the trust's vision, the vice-chairwoman says.
Stephanie Worsop: How pregnancy taught me to love my body
If your body doesn't "bounce back" after pregnancy, that's okay, it doesn't have to.
Surviving and thriving: Covid-19 funding a 'lifesaver' for Bay businesses
Nearly 1000 businesses have made use of the Covid-19 funding to access expert advice.
Eftpos fee hike 'crippling' for struggling businesses
The fee hike adds to the increasing overhead costs for businesses.
Obstacles to buying a house mount
The current property market is tough for buyers but it helps to be prepared, experts say.
Too old to spill the tea - or even know what it means
OPINION: When speaking to a teenager, their slang can sound like another language.
Life-changing: Assistance dog Anna transforms teen's life
Bella has found a best friend in her canine companion.
Stephanie Worsop: The joys of discovering your own backyard
Comment: There are positives to being New Zealand-bound.
Stephanie Worsop: The challenges of decluttering
Comment: Attempts to Marie Kondo my house are proving fruitless.
Stephanie Worsop: Law needs to stop offenders at the beginning, not end
Comment: Stalking is red flag behaviour and that needs to be reflected in the law.
Stephanie Worsop: Social media and the guilty parent
COMMENT: When picture-perfect 'mummy influencers' make you question your own abilities.
Major hotel chains ditch TIA, set up own council
The new Hotel Council Aotearoa is dedicated solely to servicing the needs of the industry.
Stephanie Worsop: The perils of social media when you get it wrong
Comment: Social media is a harsh place where your stock can rise and fall in an instant.
Revealed: How much individual motels pocket from emergency housing
The top five earners combined pocketed more than $700,000 in the three-month period.
'Massive increases': Online spending doubles and saves many Bay retailers
Pedalling their wares online has been what's saved many local retailers from going bust.
Stephanie Worsop: I didn't want a fixer-upper but that's what we got
COMMENT: At least one part of my home is a construction zone every month.
Low housing stock and high demand driving real estate industry post-Covid
Thirty years in the real estate industry has given Ann Crossley a wide perspective.
Stephanie Worsop: Why can't I commit to a hobby?
COMMENT: When you have so many interests, it can be hard to settle on one.
Stephanie Worsop: Lamenting my pre-baby eating habits
It's like he knows I love food and wants to make sure I don't love it more than him.
Māori tourism in Tauranga looks to grow bigger
The potential for the Maori tourism industry in Tauranga is 'extensive'.
Stephanie Worsop: Goodbye to 'she'll be right' attitude towards mental health
Todd Muller's open and frank discussion about mental health will help usher in new way.
Opinion: Few things pose a bigger threat than meth
Comment: The Government needs to take a hard-line approach against methamphetamine.
Locals are making side hustles work. Find out how you can too
We ask the experts why side hustles are so popular and speak to four locals who have them.
'Dreadfully dull': Fears for CBD's vitality after Transport Hub dumped
Some fear the dumping of the transport hub will be the death knell for the CBD.
Now is a good time to start a business ... here's why
There are plenty of reasons at the cost-end why setting up a business now is a good idea.
Go Local! Business booming for Bay pool company
"Money that was going to be used for holidays is being earmarked for things around home."
From the chief executive: Roading major obstacle to recovery says CEO Mark Wynne
'It's time to invest in the growth of our region and build towards economic recovery.'
From the chief executive: Infrastructure investment needed - Tauranga Port CEO
View from the top: Red tape should not delay investment.
Tourism leaders say collaboration, domestic travel key
View from the top: "We need Kiwis to explore their own backyard."
From the chief executive: International education industry key to economic recovery
View from the top: Fourie says our region won't benefit from a one-size-fits-all approach.
From the chief executive: Innovation and upskilling key to recovery says NZ Avocado CEO
View from the top: Horticulture well-positioned to help lead NZ out of Covid-19.
From the chief executive: Zespri's Dan Mathieson answers key questions about business and our economic future
View from the top: Demand for region's high-quality products will grow post-Covid.
Feast or famine: Covid 19 impact on social services revealed
Some agencies were stopped in their tracks while others were inundated.
Stephanie Worsop: Neither Bridges nor Muller can win the war
COMMENT: Both contenders will ultimately be left out in the cold.
Bay residents 'significantly less likely' to experience crime - survey
"Seeing results such as this, makes me feel more safe."
Comment: Separation anxiety to peak as school, work returns
If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone.
Disability and ambulance services get needed 'shot in the arm'
Healthcare was one of the biggest winners in the 2020 Budget.
Stephanie Worsop: All eyes will be on Budget 2020
Opinion: This year's Budget will be the hardest one yet.