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Bryan Gould: Now is not the time for politicking
COMMENT: The time for politicking will come in due course. It is not now.
Rob Rattenbury: There is a lot to be said for old friends
Comment: Good friends are thin on the ground at times but are true forever.
Comment: Separation anxiety to peak as school, work returns
If you are experiencing anxiety, you are not alone.
Dawn Picken: If it quacks like a duck - beware the propagandist
COMMENT: Sharing half-baked hypotheses during a global pandemic can be deadly.
Zizi Sparks: Covid 19 coronavirus - what needs to change now we're at level 2
Comment: Some businesses may be lost forever. They won't get by without our help.
Samantha Motion: Life hacks and lessons from level 2, day one
Comment: Level 2 proves to be an utterly joyful experience.
Letters to the editor: Divergent views on homeless in Rotorua
Rotorua readers have their say.
Stephanie Worsop: All eyes will be on Budget 2020
Opinion: This year's Budget will be the hardest one yet.
Mayor Steve Chadwick: What I want to see in the Budget
Comment: People and businesses need ongoing assistance and support.
Comment: What's needed in the Budget to kickstart our economy
Comment: It's time to think differently, writes chamber of commerce president Kiri Tahana.
Scott Inglis: Let's use level 2 to support local businesses
COMMENT: We must do everything in our collective power to get our economy moving again.
Samantha Motion: Love tourism but hate tourist hordes? Now's your chance
COMMENT: We may never get another opportunity to see the Bay of Plenty like this.
Letters to the editor: Saving golf course vital to protecting habitat
Readers have their say.
Trainspotting - it keeps me out of the pub
Rail helps develop and maintain the population in the regions, argues train fanatic.
Dawn Picken: Slow slog of lockdown is draining
The last steps of the marathon are the hardest.
Zizi Sparks: Key takeaways from the Covid-19 lockdown
Comment: Three things I've learned at alert levels 3 and 4 we shouldn't forget.
Comment: Economy, freedom - and trust come with alert level 2
The rules around level 2 have been revealed.
Letters to the editor: Silver lining for homeless in pandemic
Readers share their views on local news.
Zizi Sparks: Rates need to be spent kick-starting local economy
Comment: Councils should be careful with their spending during the pandemic.
Zizi Sparks: It's time to ease recreation restrictions
COMMENT: More freedom will mean fewer breaches.
Letters to the editor: Thank you to the mystery poppy placer
Readers share their thoughts on local news.
Bryan Gould: Pity the poor Americans
Comment: Americans have no one but themselves to blame for Donald Trump.
Comment: Covid 19 brings out good and bad in people and politicians
Comment: The past two months have been the most challenging of times in many years for NZ.
Dawn Picken: Donald Trump's disinfectant and dangerous lies
COMMENT: Critical thinking skills are crucial when evaluating a leader during crisis.
Hanging out for takeout? Be safe and spread your support around
COMMENT: Showing respect also important.
Bryce Heard: Let's give going local our best shot
COMMENT: NZME has launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Steve Chadwick - Supporting local businesses has never been so important
NZME has launched GO LOCAL! to encourage people to buy and support local.
Zizi Sparks: Why I've agreed to run/walk 100km in two weeks
Comment: 100km in 14 days doesn't appeal in the slightest but I've signed up anyway.