The decision to lower the speed limit in Fenton St south of Malfroy Rd didn't come easy, writes Rotorua Daily Post Editor Kim Gillespie.

The sorry tale of a local man fleeced of $100,000 by scam artists is enough to make your blood boil.

Kuirau Park has been the scene of a murder, sex attacks, violent robberies, homelessness and lewd acts -but it is slowly losing its dodgy reputation, writes Kelly Makiha.

Every day we are faced with financial choices. It may be as simple as a choice of whether to buy this week's special at the supermarket or as complex as whether to buy a house.

Age Concern Rotorua, police, Neighbourhood Support and Ngongotaha locals are to be applauded for acting swiftly to put a stop to what they are calling scams targeting the elderly in their town.

Award-winning kapa haka group Te Matarae I Orehu have proven time again they are leaders on the stage. Now are showing they are community leaders as well.

This column is being written while under the influence of drugs. As a result, I may go off subject. There may even be some things you don't quite understand, writes Kevin Page.

Rotorua may be a small city but there's certainly enough going on to keep our council busy.

Last night's concert in tribute to the late Sir Howard Morrison came with a big announcement.