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Letters: Te Manawa has nothing special
A reader is less than impressed with the new Te Manawa shared space.
Opinion: Looking forward to a local Lakeside
Lakeside 2018 WHENUA #it'sabouthome will make you proud to be from Rotorua.
Letters: Walkways need pro-active maintenance
A reader has concerns about lack of maintenance of bridges and boardwalks around Rotorua.
Opinion: McDonald's puts money where mouth is
Opinion: One DHB seems to think Ronald McDonald Houses have passed their use by date.
Letters: Te Manawa inviting to locals and visitors
Readers' views on the new Te Manawa and te reo on TV show Moving Out.
Rachel Stewart: Basking in glow of bright Ardern era
COMMENT: What's it going to be like while writing under the influence of optimism?
Letters: English's comments show why schools should teach civics
Letters: A reader explains why civics should be taught in school.
Free uni should be for those who deserve it
Tertiary study should be free in third year, not first, to encourage genuine students.
Letters: Baked beans have place in hampers
Letters: Readers discuss food drives, politics and the universe.
Hopes high for Bay of Plenty rugby
A new belief and renewed expectation is growing among rugby fans in the Bay of Plenty.
Meet Hatupatu and Maia
An endangered feathered couple has taken up residence in Whakarewarewa forest.
Letters: Walking groups will miss Hamurana Springs
Readers' views on Hamurana Springs charges and an appeal for birthday twins.
Opinion: From list MP to PM in one year
In just one year, Jacinda Ardern has risen from list MP to Prime Minister.
Street view: What do you think of the new government?
Rotorua locals give their thoughts on the newly announced government.
Letters: Needy deserve more than baked beans
A reader says there is plenty more than baked beans and spaghetti to give those in need.
Opinion: Time to ditch the beloved plastic bag
Opinion: I am going to hate saying goodbye to my favourite carry-all, the plastic bag.
Letters: Improvements needed for safe cycling
Letters on cycling in Rotorua and the abuse of disabled parking permits.
Rachel Stewart: Why is our road toll such a disgrace?
COMMENT: I have a strong suspicion that another dynamic is at play.
Letters: Mobility parks not 'free' parking
Letters: Readers discuss mobility parks and evolution.
Opinion: Missed deadline keeps NZ waiting
New Zealand has waited long enough, Winston.
Letters: Hamurana Springs fees upset locals
Letter writers express their dislike at having to pay to walk around Hamurana Springs.
Life lessons from a toddler
Tommy Wilson learned a valuable lesson from his two-year-old daughter.
Motu Trails making a name
Motu Trails is one of 22 Great Rides on The New Zealand Cycle Trail.
Fight for tourist dollar just got tougher
Opinion: The new charges at Hamurana Springs set to have an impact on visitor numbers.
The lethal truth about online abuse
OPINION: Disagree by all means, but nasty personal attacks are out of line.
Letters: Tulips are great - bring on more
Letters on needs for Alzheimer's sufferers, the tulips around town and firearms.
Opinion: Action needed to save children's lives
Opinion: If nothing changes we'll still be scratching our heads in 10 years time.
Letters: Bikes are the transport of the future
Readers' views on cycleways and climate change.