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Carmen Hall: The first time it was two black eyes and a bruised face
OPINION: Men need to keep their fists to themselves.

Graeme Simpson: Mountain biking book 'like Christmas'
The book demonstrates how dynamic the trail network is and how it continues to grow.

Letters: Te Taumata o Ngāti Whakaue thankful for loyal support
The trust has thanked people and entities which have maintained support.

Kiri Gillespie: Okere Falls red tape sad and short-sighted
Letting red tape stymie the future of a successful festival is sad.

Jane Trask: Moving house is an emotional time
Moving house can be an emotional time for some and straightforward for others.

Bryan Gould: We could do with more kindness in politics
Humanity means seeing the other person's point of view.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: PM should have visited Ihumātao
'Always show up with a willingness to listen'.

Katee Shanks: I feel sad and angry at what Whakaari has done
COMMENT: Monday will forever remain in New Zealand's history as a dark day.

Jane Trask: Christmas magic a parenting delight
What little white lies do you tell your children to keep the magic of Christmas alive?

Buddy Mikaere: White Island a reminder nature is a monstrous, unfeeling force
Nature is not always a giver of the ineffable sweetness, according to Buddy Mikaere.

Dawn Picken: Moving sparks existential crisis
Shifting house triggers existential crises, begging the question: "Why do we have stuff?"

Graeme Simpson: Suspension an important part of riding experience
Suspension can make a huge difference to the way your bike feels.

Review: Modest size does not mean modest sound
Opus catches moods, as instrument weave musical strands.

Bryan Gould: A catalogue of American cultural takeover
New Zealand might as well have been transplanted to the American Mid-West.

Opinion: How boy from humble home inspired a mayor
Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on why the Christmas Appeal is vital.

Graeme Simpson: Excitement builds for grand opening of BMX track
The wheels were put in motion five years ago.

Zizi Sparks: What it's like being drawn into the Black Friday hype
COMMENT: I was in and out in record time.

Letters: Black Friday is now Black Week ... or longer
Rotorua readers have their say.

Zizi Sparks: Things need to change before more lives are lost
COMMENT: Children are being found with unexplained brain injuries and broken skulls.

Letters: Hard-working groups are making a difference
Rotorua readers have their say.