
Graeme Simpson: Things fired up for bike fest
Five years ago locals were getting the first Rotorua Bike Festival up and running
Five years ago locals were getting the first Rotorua Bike Festival up and running
Addictions are a health problem long before they should become a criminal one.
Politics is still a hot topic for letter writers, including the Waiariki contest.
Why a Greens and National coalition isn't a silly idea.
St Lukes vicar Alex Czerwonka responds to a recent court story about a drug dealer.
Readers comment on shoplifters and how lovely Rotorua is looking at the moment.
Opinion: We have a teacher shortage that is reaching crisis point.
A reader thinks New Zealand voters want a change of government - but what will Winston do?
Readers write about passing history on to the next generation & the language of the Treaty
Don't assume Winston Peters will go with the party that got the largest share of votes.
Opinion: This year's election will be one that goes down in history.
LETTERS: Readers share their thoughts on the Hamurana Springs charge and Miss Rotorua.
There's a reason why Garth Weinberg is known as The Alien.
Letters on the cycleway, a kaka in Lynmore and responsible boy racers.
We asked people on the street their thoughts about Te Manawa construction being delayed.
We asked people on the street if they plan on voting.
Opinion: I think this election is about leadership. And leaders that feel right.
People who weren't alive in the 80s have known nothing but monetarism.
Readers write about non-essential air travel, Labour policies and thoughts on GMO.
COMMENT: Labour's leader is aspirational for women and won't pull ponytails.
Readers' views on the 4-laning of Te Ngae Rd and the Hemo roundabout sculpture.
Daylight saving starts Sunday, will it be a harbinger of a new government?
A reader says cannabis should be proven harmless before it was made legal.
Synthetic cannabis smokers and gang members are topics for our letter writers today.
Readers weigh in on the news the Hemo Gorge sculpture has run into problems.
A reader questions whether a new housing development will meet Rotorua's needs.
Opinion: The government should no longer tolerate spectacularly unsuccessful CEOs.
Readers share their views on the planned new lakefront spa and Maori language use.
Readers write about the legalisation of marijuana and one man's mayoral aspirations.