We ask locals their thoughts on the Rotorua CBD.

COMMENT: John Clarke's genius was what made him distinct, writes Rachel Stewart.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked how locals feel about lowering the speed in high crash areas

Failure to learn from Mother Earth's lessons will hurt us more than it will her.

A reader responds to a post by John Ansell on the "primitive" Maori culture.

There were two memorable battles among locals last Saturday.

OPINION: Children should be allowed to bike on footpaths.

Facebook readers share their thoughts on the timing of the City Focus construction.

Street view: Should children up to 12 years be able to bike on the footpath with an adult

Opinion: Crankworx ran like a well-oiled machine - despite the weather challenges.

The QE Health chief executive defends a decision to use a grant for an anniversary ball.

Opinion: I am now starting to wonder about the usefulness of referees and references.

We asked locals what they thought about the precautionary weather measures in Rotorua.

A former Rotorua district councillor shares his views on the proposed rates increase.

Opinion: If ever a weather event was deceptively named, it's Debbie.

A proud dad thanks those involved in a ballet school show, while another talks rates.

We asked locals how the wet weather had affected them.

For DOC's 30th birthday we asked locals their biggest issues for the next 30 years.

Today's Street View asks locals about Labour's proposed 'visitor's tax'.

Letter writers give their views on a proposed rates increased.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked locals if they've enjoyed Crankworx this year.

Good public services matter and need to be paid for.

Head of news Kelly Makiha tells us why she's glad she doesn't live in the eastern suburbs.

Opinion: If you are anything like me, I did not have a clue about augmented reality.

Gina and Elmer Peiffer deserve thanks for all they have done.

Letters on the council's proposed rates rises, junkets, forestry and market parking.

Graeme Simpson: So much to talk about at the moment when it comes to mountain biking.

COMMENT: Embrace the new - it's the way of the world, says Lizzie Marvelly.

Many stores around the country have been openly selling the products for some time.

Today's letters cover the mayor's trip to China, traffic and an admission from Jim Adams.