From its beginning, the thrust of the King Movement was the retention of land and a commitment to unify the people.

Another shopping complex looks likely to be built on the outskirts of Rotorua, this time on Fairy Springs Rd at the site formerly occupied by Oderings.

When I was a teenager, trying to fund my cigarette habit was tricky.

Just before Christmas last year, the Rotorua District Council introduced a free parking trial in our central city. It was a roaring success. Town was buzzing and the parks were full.

Whether you're a leftie or a right wing supporter, it's fair to say politics is getting more interesting.

The Bay of Plenty Traffic Alcohol Group (TAG) is based in Rotorua and is part of a larger group of road-policing staff who focus on keeping our roads safe.

Politics - in some homes it can be a swear word.

Every written article, letter, poem, story, email, memo, script, thesis, book and even this publication from the Rotorua Daily Post started with an empty page.

Once a year Rotorua's business community comes together to celebrate their fine work at the annual Rotorua Business Excellence Awards.

Israel Jack's family and friends will right now be going through hell.

It's obvious now that some urgency is required if we wish to preserve snapper stocks in our region.