St Lukes vicar Alex Czerwonka responds to a recent court story about a drug dealer.

Readers comment on shoplifters and how lovely Rotorua is looking at the moment.

Opinion: We have a teacher shortage that is reaching crisis point.

A reader thinks New Zealand voters want a change of government - but what will Winston do?

Readers write about passing history on to the next generation & the language of the Treaty

COMMENT: Peters has always demonstrated a willingness to do a deal, says Rachel Stewart.

Letters: Readers discuss local and central government.

Don't assume Winston Peters will go with the party that got the largest share of votes.

Confusing, cruel or just the nature of the beast?

There's a reason why Garth Weinberg is known as The Alien.

Letters on the cycleway, a kaka in Lynmore and responsible boy racers.

We asked people on the street their thoughts about Te Manawa construction being delayed.

We asked people on the street if they plan on voting.

Opinion: I think this election is about leadership. And leaders that feel right.

The media are now often seen as the enemy by those glued to a political viewpoint.

MP has delivered the goods for our good, say readers.

People who weren't alive in the 80s have known nothing but monetarism.

Readers write about non-essential air travel, Labour policies and thoughts on GMO.

Daylight saving starts Sunday, will it be a harbinger of a new government?

A reader says cannabis should be proven harmless before it was made legal.

Synthetic cannabis smokers and gang members are topics for our letter writers today.

Readers weigh in on the news the Hemo Gorge sculpture has run into problems.

A reader questions whether a new housing development will meet Rotorua's needs.

Opinion: The government should no longer tolerate spectacularly unsuccessful CEOs.

Readers share their views on the planned new lakefront spa and Maori language use.

Readers write about the legalisation of marijuana and one man's mayoral aspirations.

COMMENT: National is talking up the urban-rural divide to get votes, says Rachel Stewart.

Should New Zealand sever its ties with Britain and become a republic?

Readers write about 1080 and a lack of community policing.

Tommy Wilson bids adieu to a mighty Te Puna totara.