Readers on the Rotorua Daily Post Facebook page share their thoughts on pool owners having to pay for safety inspections under new rules put in place by the Government.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked people on the street what their favourite wet weather activity was.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked people what their highlight was of the Lakeside Concert this year.

Rotorua Daily Post reporter Shauni James talks about what she is looking forward to about participating in Harcourts Dancing with the Stars.

OPINION: Rotorua's support for those in its backyard is the city's most invaluable asset.

The first step in reducing the cost of superannuation is, of course, to restrict it to those who have retired at a certain age. Sixty-five

COMMENT: There is only one word that can truly take responsibility for gender pay disparity, and it is sexism.

Some people retire as soon as they can while others are happy to keep working.

COMMENT: Gender rights is more than just fluffy appreciation posts on social media once a year.

Rosemary McLeod talks about the transgressions of former All Blacks Dan Carter and Ali Williams.

We asked locals if they thought 16 and 17-year-olds should be allowed to vote in elections.

OPINION: It's only fair 16 and 17-year-olds should have a say in decisions that will affect their futures, writes Katie Holland.

An absent-minded reader wants to thank those who returned her handbag - twice - while another reckons raise the retirement age to 70.

A reader shares his thoughts on the Government's superannuation plans.

As a Rotorua woman interviews Kylie Minogue, we ask locals what celebrity they would like to chat to.

PM will need real political courage to take on banks, but it must be done.

Locals tell us whether they think the retirement age should go up.

Our letter writers share why Easter Sunday trading is questionable for Christians and why older people should be valued in the workplace.

Readers weigh in on the Maxim report, addressing poverty and a tribute to a missed neighbour.

Locals share their thoughts on the state of the Rotorua CBD.

Locals share their views on what can be done to stop illegal rubbish dumping around town.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait reckons there was a time when we were more genuine in our welcome to visitors

A reader applauds the Rotorua Lakes Council while another comments on the rise in house values.

Why is a councillor offering $500 to catch illegal rubbish dumpers?

Locals share their thoughts on a report saying towns like Rotorua will become ghost towns.

It's strange how the death of someone you never met and hadn't seen or heard or in years can bring you to tears. Not to mention giving you a sharp reminder of life's priorities.

Readers share their opinions on traffic on Ngongotaha Rd, genetics and whether it's better to be an atheist than a hypocrite.

Locals share their views on the roads and intersections around Rotorua that concern them from a safety perspective.

A reader calls for an expressway in Rotorua, while the RDRR chairwoman responds to criticism.

Locals share their views on Easter Sunday trading in Rotorua.