So there we were. Me, Mrs P, a couple of little kids on bikes and a smattering of our neighbours, some with dogs, trying hard not to stare at the scene unfolding before us.

Looking at the list of marathons worldwide, Rotorua's circumnavigation of the lake ranks among the 50 longest running marathon races.

Like most leaders of the household I'm sure, I am definitely the boss when it comes to the family car.

Like many of the population, Mrs P and I were kept busy last Friday afternoon preparing for the arrival of Cyclone Lusi.

The forestry industry hasn't had much good news lately, especially in the Rotorua region.

I have found that a stroll through the streets of our fair city late on a weekend afternoon is the perfect way to wash away the cares of the day, writes Kevin Page.