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New Te Maori columnist Te Taru White introduces himself, his whanau and his values.
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Street View: Have you seen price hikes in fruit and veges?
Rotorua residents describe prices in the fruit and vegetable aisles this summer.
Opinion: Midwife shortage needs fixing
Opinion: Something must be done to address the midwife shortage.
Letters: Kudos to 'poster women' columnists
Positive feedback from readers for columnists, art shows and Rotorua Hospital.
Super Rugby sporting spectacle returns
The beginning of a new Super rugby season will be welcomed by most, but not by everyone.
Opinion: New facility removes rest-home stigma
Opinion: The CARE Village poised to take away the stigma of retirement homes.
Letters: Koura decline down to multiple factors
Letters: One reader discusses koura decline and another thanks two good Samaritans.
Graeme Simpson: No one wants to crash, but help is there
No one wants to crash, but who knows when you'll need help?
Students get big brothers and sisters
We asked the first kids in Big Brothers in schools what they were looking forward to.
Abortion laws show we're a fickle society
Readers share their views on a range of topics.
Street view: Strengths and weaknesses of Rotorua
Residents talk about the strengths and weaknesses of Rotorua.
Opinion: Nats leader doesn't need mongrel
Opinion: I find it interesting "having some mongrel" seems to be necessary for new leader.
Letters: Batteries more harmful than petrol cars?
Readers of the Rotorua Daily Post have their say.
Street view: How to care for Rotorua's lakes
After rubbish was found in Tikitapu, we asked people how to care for the lakes.
Letters: Plea for Lakeside alcohol ban
Letters on Lakeside revellers, regular critics and help for the elderly in summer.
Lakes High students love school's diversity
Rotorua Lakes High School students share their favourite thing about the school.
Claim Lakeside 'monocultural' belies belief
A reader hits back at criticism of Lakeside 2018.
Rachel Stewart: Carping at movie deeply misguided in flawed world
COMMENT: Three Billboards film has drawn flak for lack of neat ending — but that's life.
Lakeside great showcase of local talent
Opinion: Lakeside 2018 was a spectacular night, showing off amazing local talent.
Letters: Lakeside Concert too 'monocultural'
One reader found the items at Lakeside 2018 'oppressive and alienating'.
Review: Lakeside an amazing and moving event
Lakeside 2018 showed up Rotorua's amazing talent and gave a moving tribute too.
Graeme Simpson: The rise of freeride mountain biking
I'm looking forward to the screening of The Moment.
Letters: A farewell from Kirsty Gerlach
Rotorua audiologist Kirsty Gerlach is terminally ill. She has a message for the community.
Five reasons to be excited about Warriors
The Warriors playing the Storm in Rotorua is a great opportunity for local league fans.
Opinion: Four-day working week worth a shot
Opinion: If a four day week supports creativity and innovation why wouldn't you trial it?
Letters: Blame Europeans for low fish stocks
Letters on fish stocks, the new library and the "questionable science" of climate change.
Letters: Arrow no threat to aircraft
Readers' thoughts on Rotorua Airport's decision to close after an arrow was found.
Students love Kaitao Intermediate
Year 8 students at Kaitao Intermediate share what they love about the school.
Letters: Aquatic centre should not be outsourced
Readers' views on the Rotorua Aquatic Centre and why we need more to do when it's raining.
Street View: What do you think of Bill English stepping down?
Rotorua people share their views on Bill English leaving Parliament.
Opinion: Jigsaws solve life's puzzles
Ngahi Bidois shares the life lessons he has learned from putting together jigsaw puzzles.
Kiwi unknowns warm up Winter Olympics
Opinion: Why do I love the Olympics? It's a chance for stars of our minor sports to shine.