An 86-year-old reader shares two experiences that show the true spirit of Rotorua.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked people on the street what they think of the $10 vetting fee.

We asked people on the street if they thought Rotorua was becoming more racially tolerant.

A reader shares their views on rubbish collection, while another weighs in on abortion.

OPINION: The eighth of this month was International Women's Day - and appropriately enough it saw the role of women in our society making the headlines.

In our submission to the hearing commissioners, on behalf of the Rotorua District Residents and Ratepayers, we conditionally endorsed

Street view: Should legal highs go back on the market? 200317sj01.JPG No, too many families have been hurt by that stuff and it

Head of news Kelly Makiha asks why we are even having the discussion around who should sell legal highs.

Locals share their views on whether we have a homeless problem.

Readers share their views on abortion laws, water and superannuation.

OPINION: TV's Jono Pryor has touched a chord with New Zealand - now it's time to continue the conversation about mental health and suicide.

COMMENT: Rape culture doesn't exclusively hurt our young women, it harms our young men as well, says Lizzie Marvelly.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra - with a splendid bonus.

Locals are asked why they participate in the global celebration of everything Irish, St Patrick's Day.

Readers share their views on water and pride in local school students.

Why am I suggesting a change to a successful variety concert format used for 21 years?

The Rotorua Daily Post asked people in the street what they thought about a suggestion to ban unvaccinated children from early childhood centres.

Readers share their views on the retirement age and abortion.

The Rotorua Daily Post asked people in the street if rising food prices are affecting them.

There's nothing that gets us wound up more than rubbish. Whether it be household rubbish purposely dumped on the outskirts of the

Locals tell us whether or not they have green fingers.

OPINION: It's time to say goodbye to summer and welcome the cold nights and wet weather of autumn.

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.