Most of us are rational thinkers prone to bouts of common sense on occasion.

New Zealand is once again near the top of the list of the happiest countries in the world.

We have a really good bunch of readers on our Facebook page.

Like many I'm a lot more interested in the America's Cup now the racing's under way.

Although I have been stationed in Rotorua for almost two years, I have just taken over the role of road policing manager from Senior Sergeant Denton Grimes.

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.

For the last 17 years I've been part of an exclusive club and on the the first Sunday of September the members of this club are recognised.

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.