It seems like just yesterday we hit the streets as part of the Rotorua Daily Post and The Hits food drive, collecting for the Salvation Army foodbank.

Paul Hickey writes: I don't mean to brag but I haven't had a sick day in over three years, and visits to the doctor are few and far between.

While many sports fans around New Zealand will take a keen interest in the Netball World Cup I haven't sensed huge excitement around it yet, writes Katie Holland.

Paul Hickey writes: Why is it some people still think that to be authoritative, respected or trusted, men have to be seen in a tie?

Today's paper features two very different locals, who have one thing in common. Each in their own way are on a journey to better themselves, writes Katie Holland.