I was devastated to see on the news the destruction by fire of the beautiful St John's Church in Rotorua. St John's had been my church

Street view: Are you prepared for an emergency? 160217sp1.JPG No not really, I don't have an emergency kit but looking to set one

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.eps Right now hundreds of cultural performers throughout the Bay of Plenty are nervously waiting in anticipation

In his column "Mandatory reo" (Rotorua Daily Post, February 6), Tommy Wilson states " ... our mothers were punished for speaking their

Street view: Are you involved with the Bike Festival? 150217bf1.JPG No I don't plan on getting involved in the Bike Festival, I

On Monday afternoon February 13 I went into Rotorua Hospital to have a melanoma removed from my arm. The two trainee doctors, Isaac

Street view: Do you think there should be stricter rules on foreign drivers? 140217sj01.JPG I don't think there should be stricter

COMMENT: Personal battles are waste of energy when tackling climate change requires us all.

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

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.

The image of St John's church going up in flames is one that will be forever seared in the memory of those who saw it. Which, thanks

Street view: Do you support Easter trading or not? 90217janetDP.JPG Yes I do, it's a tourist town and people come here to look around. JANET

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

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

Kelly_Makiha_FEB16.eps You could be forgiven for thinking a decision about whether shops will be allowed to open this Easter Sunday

FAN MAIL: Tommy Wilson's columns in the Rotorua Daily Post are diverse and entertaining, says a letter writer. PHOTO/FILE A_170616jb05bop.JPG I

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