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Letters: Lions match spectacle a huge disappointment
A reader thinks it may be time for a police-coordinated taskforce for public safety.

Letters: Quilt show an absolute delight
Many accolades to all those involved in the Rainbow Quilters' show.

Review: Avenue Q is Sesame Street for adults
Puppets apart, this is very definitely not a show for kids.

This is the definition of inequality
What does inequality look like? The image of the burning London tower may be the answer.

Opinion: The best and worst of Rotorua
High of hometown pride for Lions visit contrasts with low of scary gang clash on street.

Letters: Lions fan had whale of a time in Rotorua
A Lions visitor says everyone had a fantastic time in Rotorua.

Letters: Tourism benefit of finding terraces worth the cost
LETTERS: The benefit of finding the pink and white terraces would outweigh the search cost

Rotorua welcomes Lions and Maori All Blacks
Rotorua is preparing to showcase its proud history of Maori rugby this weekend.

Street view: What's your plan for the big game?
We asked people what their plan was for the big game this weekend.

Opinion: If you want to be a leader, start with authenticity
Bruce Horne discusses leadership.

Opinion: Public Art restoration - keeping it in the family
Marc Spijkerbosch discusses maintaining public art.

Opinion: Empower whanau to take control of health
Opinion: I support local solutions to local problems.

Letters: Give police more resources
Reader: It's not often you hear a business owner speaking out about government inaction.

Opinion: Exciting weekend ahead for Rotorua
Paul Hickey discusses the exciting things happening around Rotorua.

Opinion: Low key Lions arrival a shame
Opinion: No official welcome for British & Irish Lions arriving at Rotorua. What a shame.

Letters: Creation v evolution
The debate continues around the origins of the universe.

Letters: Biking good for the soul
A reader says fossil-fuel car days are numbered just like the dinosaurs.

Street view: Do you think these is a crime problem in Rotorua?
We ask locals their thoughts on crime in Rotorua.

Opinion: Why traditional Maori leadership styles still matter
Maori leadership styles of the past can still influence Maori voting behaviours today.

Street view: Rotorua welcomes new NZ citizens
For some new citizens it took many years to decide to become New Zealanders.

Opinion: Trades sector growth boost needed
Opinion: Jobs in the trade industry are set to grow, but this growth needs to be fostered.

Comments: Meth hui welcomed by community
Readers comment on Saturday's meth hui and the axing of the Hunga Manaaki service.

Street view: Which industry would you like to see grow in the region
Street view: Which industry would you like to see grow in the region

Letters: Everyone's role to stop terrorism
Views on terrorism, shop noise, evolution, bikeways and praise for Rotorua Hospital.

Opinion: Most Muslims are peace loving
Opinion: The majority of Muslims are your normal everyday people.

Street view: Lions vs Maori All Blacks
We ask locals if they will be heading to the Rotorua Lions game next weekend.

Letters: Debating the origins of the universe
A reader's views on the origin of the universe.

Street view: Are you spending more?
We ask locals if they are spending more at the moment.