Ngahi Bidois discusses a proverb recalled by a friend.

Tamati Coffey and Te Ururoa Flavell make the race for the Waiariki seat interesting.

We spoke to people on the street about why they do or don't own a home

Council budgets, fruit and the Maori language are topics for our letter writers today.

Housing is still a hot topic for our letter writers.

We asked people on the street what they were doing for Mother's Day.

I'm embarrassed by the latest drug scandal in NZ male sport.

John Paul College's production Into The Woods gets reviewed by writer Jill Nicholas.

Readers share views on the skatepark, eastside traffic and pronunciation of te reo Maori.

We asked people on the street what they think needs a boost in Rotorua.

COMMENT: I'm not sure what makes a person want to wear medals which are not their own.

Bruce Horne discusses happiness.

A reader is not happy with the state of the Hinemoa St public toilets.

Rotorua tourism operators on tourism infrastructure funding announcement.

We asked people how they feel about the proposal for some kids to start school at 4.

A skatepark user gives his view on a proposed $2.1 million upgrade.

A visitor says Rotorua Marathon is the best marathon in the world.

We asked people on the street if they were looking forward to the Lions tour of NZ.

Opinion: Rugby match a chance to send 21,000 people home with great memories of Rotorua.

A reader says poor pronunciation of te reo Maori is not as bad as butchering English.

Rotorua Marathon finish line is a sight to behold.

Letters: One person questions the skate park proposal, while another looks at housing.

Street View: Have you run, or ever considered running, a marathon?

Street view: Should Rotorua become a bilingual city?

Opinion: New subdivisions in the city won't just benefit those looking to build a house.

After two weeks in Australia, a reader reckons Kiwis are getting ripped off.

We asked people on the street whether it's affordable to have a house in Rotorua.

Opinion: What exactly does a "role model" family look like?

A reader comments on the museum losses, while another asks where all the birds have gone.

We ask locals their opinions on solving childhood obesity.