Latest from RDP - Opinion

Jo Raphael: Ease up on the booze for a clear head

OPINION: We're no longer consuming alcohol like we used to

Tommy Wilson: No one has been made poor by giving

OPINION: Money will not take care of our homeless, but the community can.

Felix Desmarais: The five types of Boxing Day

Opinion: Which type of Boxing Day will you have?

Maryana Garcia on the foodbank appeal: People are gifts who keep on giving

Opinion: Journalist reflects on the gifts the appeal has given her.

Another holly, jolly Bay of Plenty news parody

OPINION: Samantha Motion returns with another musical take on the year in news

The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on crime waves fuelled by price of tobacco

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Paul Hickey: 2022 highlights, breakfast show, merry Christmas

Paul Hickey discusses some highlights of 2022 and wishes the community a merry Christmas.

Luke Kirkness: Common sense must prevail over the summer break

OPINION: We can't let Christmas or summer be an excuse not to isolate.

Opinion: Thank you Rotorua for amazing generosity in 2022 Christmas Appeal

Rotorua Weekender reporter Shauni James shares appeal highlights and thanks.

Kelly Makiha: Housing accord missing vital details

OPINION: There are positive signs but when exactly will emergency housing woes end?

'In past couple of weeks it's hit me that life really is a survival game,' says mum

OPINION: Christmas appeals bring joy to many of our families in the Bay.

Subscribers weigh in on exodus from Labour - a sinking ship or normal house cleaning?

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Time to explore NZ with eyes wide open

OPINION: Our country has some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Subscribers weigh in on warning bells ringing for Labour

OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.

Jo Raphael: Plan changes will be good for our cities - let’s grow up

OPINION: Jo Raphael asks, if not here, then where?

Felix Desmarais: It’s better to sweat than shiver

OPINION: Summer is the best - winter is the worst.

Comment: Unpopular transport package the right decision

OPINION: The package, priced at $350 million, hasn't been warmly received by many people.

Jo Raphael: Trikafta funding huge coup for cystic fibrosis community

OPINION: The rollercoaster ride has ended with good news.