A reader applauds the Rotorua Lakes Council while another comments on the rise in house values.

Why is a councillor offering $500 to catch illegal rubbish dumpers?

Locals share their thoughts on a report saying towns like Rotorua will become ghost towns.

It's strange how the death of someone you never met and hadn't seen or heard or in years can bring you to tears. Not to mention giving you a sharp reminder of life's priorities.

Readers share their opinions on traffic on Ngongotaha Rd, genetics and whether it's better to be an atheist than a hypocrite.

Locals share their views on the roads and intersections around Rotorua that concern them from a safety perspective.

A reader calls for an expressway in Rotorua, while the RDRR chairwoman responds to criticism.

Locals share their views on Easter Sunday trading in Rotorua.

Oh dear, so Lizzie Marvelly has been offended by Family First's objection to the unisex toilet issue and wants to inject 'a dose of

A single meeting opened Allison Lawton's eyes to what is needed for recovery should a natural disaster strike.

Graeme Simpson is delighted to detail the advantages of his new Zerode Taniwha.

Rotorua Boys' High pupils have been praised for their efforts in scholarship physical education.

COMMENT: I greatly resent Family First attempting to use experiences of sexual violence in order to advance its anti-trans agenda.

Grant life-long visas to the Chinese parents whose child died in Christchurch.

I respond to Rosemary Mackenzie (Letters February 22). Reynold Macpherson wished to become the mayor and came second. He therefore

Street view: Do you think Taika Waititi deserved to be named Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year? 230217sp2.JPG I'm not sure who

I am very unhappy but not surprised with the Rotorua Lakes Council vote to support Easter trading. I don't blame the council however

​Periods. Pads. Tampons. Have I lost you yet? It seems for some the topic is an uncomfortable one not suitable for public discussion.

John Pakes (Letters, February 20) offers four opinions not justified by the facts, in my view. He refers to Dr Reynold Macpherson

COMMENT: There's something about animal farming and meat-eating that defies rational gravity.

Over the course of my lifetime societal attitudes to drink driving have completely changed. While 40 years ago having a few drinks

Street view: How would you describe the weather this summer? 200217sp9.JPG Very bad, there was too much rain. KAYLA BACON, 18 Central 200217sp5.JPG It's

Rotorua's citizens will have a lot of sympathy for the people of Christchurch over the loss of life, property and livestock in the

Failed mayoral candidate Reynold Macpherson continues to promote his own importance and that of the Rotorua District Residents and

Street View: What do you want to see happen in Rotorua over the next 10 years? 190217bf20.JPG I actually think the city is looking

Parenting wowsers are starting to make me angry.

This week the Lion Foundation Young Enterprise Scheme (YES) was officially launched in Rotorua, and what a fantastic concept of learning

A_240616bf7.JPG Congratulations to the mayors of Rotorua, the Far North, and Gisborne, for having the courage to confront issues of

COMMENT: If we had more people in Parliament who would live long enough to experience the results of their actions, we'd all be better off.

It was good to see last year the number of Rotorua organisations and individuals contributing to the Treasury-supported Tackling Poverty