Just what is going on in New Zealand? Myself and many others have complained often about the tax on food. This is an abomination

Street view: do you know anyone in Rotorua struggling in the rental market? 130217seanDP.JPG Everyone, it's hard to find a home

Easter Trading is a tricky issue to navigate. It does seem ridiculous that Rotorua, up until now, has not been able to trade on Easter

In response to Ryan Gray's letter February 10. In the 1980s I was still at school, I started work at age 10 and was paid $2.50 an

Street view: Do you enjoy cycling? 120217sj01.JPG I do like cycling, I'm not an avid cyclist so I don't put on the lycra and go

Nutrition is one of the building blocks to good health - and better mountain biking. Rotorua's Cati Pearson knows that better than

A_030217bf3.JPG / Risky experiment: Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick has joined forces with two other regional mayors to instigate

EDITORIALBy Peter White New Zealand's outstanding sporting achievements at last year's Rio Olympics and Paralympics were rewarded

COMMENT: The teddies and cupids Valentine's Day brings are vile but dedicating a day to romance is still a lovely idea, writes Lizzie Marvelly.

In response to T McLeod, (Letters, February 8). It is very commendable that she was able to work three jobs on minimum wage to give

It may not have been a total victory for medicinal cannabis campaigners, but the announcement that people seeking medical cannabis

GettyImages-493189993.JPG Jim Adams (Letters, February 4) calls Te Reo a "dead" language, which is an offensive description. He also

I love this time of year. One by one Rotorua schools open their gates and excited teachers and students meet - some for the first

Street view: Do you think medicinal marijuana should be available via prescription? Yes definitely, I know a load of people it would

In response to Ryan Gray (Letters, February 3) that property priorities are wrong. Property speculators cannot be blamed for the

COMMENT: If risible views heard on plane above Godzone are pakeha norm then help us all.

Street view: Should there be an event to celebrate Waitangi Day in Rotorua? 050217sp4.JPG Yes, it would be cool if there was something

Paul Tapsell A_140308jb09bop.JPGTE ARAWA TRIP: Hariata Kereopa and Ellen Tamati in front of one of the buses at Ko Te Hamatuti Marae

Street view: Do you get excited about overseas sporting tournaments? 060217sp2.JPG I miss hockey, I'm from Canada. I listen to the

NUMBERS: Rotorua police numbers need to take into consideration more than just population. PHOTO/FILE A_190514sp1.JPGKelly_Makiha_FEB16.eps Within

OPINIONATED: Rotorua's Lizzie Marvelly isn't afraid of expressing her opinions, pictured at the January women against Trump march

Street view: Do you think children should wear school uniforms? 050217sj01.JPG I never wore school uniforms until college. I think

15% GST on basic groceries is a grossly unjust tax on low income families. Food is not an optional purchase. We all need to eat. The

A_250614NZHSRIJACKIE01.JPGGettyImages-515335530.jpg Seventy-four years ago when the wife of the President of the United States visited

COMMENT: February 6 marks the one day out of 365 on which we are encouraged to contemplate our unique and imperfect history.

Street view: Do you think Rotorua needs more police? 030217sp8.JPG Visible police, I do think so, mostly for the safety of young

I said I would do it and I have. Painted the interior of my sister Lesley's house over the summer holiday. Of course I had help

If you needed proof of rising inequality in Rotorua, all you'd have to do is check out the cover of the Rotorua Daily Post. Tuesday's

Street view: Do you think Maori language should be a compulsory subject in state schools? 020217sp2.JPG I think it should be taught

Street view: What do you think is the biggest problem affecting our lakes? 010217ag01.JPG The farms, all of their run off is definitely