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‘How did Kiwis get through two World Wars, the Great Depression and the 1980s reforms without smashing up the corner dairy?‘
OPINION: Dairy owners' group head proposes a solution to robberies.
Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Spare a thought for political partners
OPINION: Few other jobs where so much additional responsibility is picked up by a partner.
The Premium Debate: Subscriber views on recruitment stresses for hospo, tourism
OPINION: Premium subscribers have their say.
Opinion: Why no inquiry into Whakaari tragedy?
It's been three years since the eruption at Whakaari claimed the lives of 22 people.
How to give the best gifts this Christmas
OPINION: Experiences make better gifts than things, Felix Desmarais writes.
Ngahi Bidois: Christmas is a time for self-reflection and rejuvenation
OPINION: At Christmas, we should spend time with ourselves.
Letters to the editor: Where are the Christmas decorations in the CBD?
OPINION: Our readers have their say.
Sonya Bateson: Rising one culture up won’t bring another down
OPINION: Our country’s past is our shared heritage and it deserves to be remembered.
Paul Hickey: Decorations up, football fun, super-size catch, Fill the Bus
Paul Hickey discusses Christmas decorations, football fun and more.
Crispian Stewart: Trout fishing tournament hooked on Rotorua
Tyler McGladdery is making his presence felt with some remarkable performances.
Opinion: It's free but we don't take advantage like we should
OPINION: It falls from the sky but I don't think we take enough advantage of it.
Carmen Hall: Pay more on your mortgage if you can
A lot of Kiwis are creatures of habit and take the full term on their mortgage.
Letters to the editor: Worse to come for struggling families
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
Felix Desmarais: This is the right way to arrange a toilet paper roll
"We’ve never been more divided - so it’s time we all get on board, on the right track."
Zoe Hunter: Age is no barrier to keeping fit - my dad is proof
My dad jumped in the boxing ring at age 58, and I couldn't be prouder.
Opinion: Reasons why 16-year-olds should be allowed to vote
OPINION: There is nothing dangerous about the act of voting, at least not in New Zealand.
Review: Rotorua Little Theatre’s Treasure Island a bounty of laughs
Rotorua Little Theatre's pantomime Treasure Island is bound to have you giggling.
Premium Debate: Why not allow 10-year-olds to vote?
OPINION: Subscribers have their say.
Premium Debate: Readers respond after nurse gives out minister’s contact details
OPINION: Readers have their say.
Opinion: Lowering voting age wise for NZ's future
OPINION: When you consider the things young people can already do, this just makes sense.
Top athletes up for recognition at awards
The Bay of Plenty Sports Awards will be held on Friday.
Comment: Happy as working from home
OPINION: Covid has made working from home more acceptable.
Letters to the editor: Use of foul language a sign of slide into violence
OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.
The Premium Debate: Subscribers weigh in on KiwiSaver hardship
Our readers have their say on why people are withdrawing their KiwiSaver funds.
Felix Desmarais: Don't worry, I found a place better than Twitter
OPINION: If Twitter is dying, I won't miss it, writes Felix Desmarais.
Healthcare in NZ needs 'radical rethinking' - experts
One in four New Zealanders have a chronic health condition.
Dr Tony Farrell: Pay attention to attention disorders
OPINION: Not all ADHD patients need medication, but they need diagnosis and support.
Opinion: Stuck in limbo on the elective surgery waiting list
OPINION: What it's like to be one of the thousands waiting to go under the knife.
Sonya Bateson: Grocery shopping is grim. No wonder families are doing it hard
OPINION: It’s hard to keep trimming the fat when even cheese is a distant dream.
Opinion - Paul Hickey: Fill the Bus, Christmas traditions, sausage sizzle tour
Paul Hickey discusses Fill the Bus, Christmas traditions, and a sausage sizzle tour.
Jo Raphael: We need public buy-in to drive green initiatives
OPINION: The way forward is to make green initiatives attractive.