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Jo Raphael: Family violence victims must be protected

OPINION: There is a heartbreaking highlight of the housing crisis.

Luke Kirkness: Have we made it too easy for people not to work?

Opinion: As the impact of Covid-19 rages on, are we being too soft with the benefit?

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Adults need to speak out against child abuse, before it's too late

OPINION: Parenting is not easy but little children must always come first.

Letters: Stage one of Lakefront revamp underwhelming

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Kelly Makiha: Why I can't stop thinking about Ferro-James' death

I'm sad at what happened to Ferro-James and ashamed this happened in our city.

Letters: Lyall Thurston must get credit

OPINION: Rotorua readers have their say.

Rob Rattenbury: How pervasive is white supremacy in NZ?

OPINION: White supremacists do exist in our country, though hopefully not in great numbers

Luke Kirkness: Don't make my fashion mistakes

Opinion: I don't have the greatest fashion sense but here's why you should listen to me.

Samantha Motion: The ocean was on fire but there's a bigger problem in the water

New Zealand's phasing out of single-use plastics is a great start, but it's a slow burn.

Letters: Rotorua roads are Third World quality

Our readers have their say

David Beck: Why you should sign up for Big Brothers Big Sisters

OPINION: Programme to help young people develop to their full potential changes lives.

Jo Raphael: Stargazing gives us the opportunity to practise Matariki principles

OPINION: Matariki will give us time to slow down and reflect.

Dawn Picken: Saddened but not surprised by sexual assault report

Opinion: It's hard to deal with despicable behaviour happening under our noses.

David Beck: Podcasts, the voices you want in your head

COMMENT: Being mentally healthy is crucial in all aspects of life, and podcasts can help

Fun and hard work comes together at SPCA Rotorua

Rotorua Weekender reporter Shauni James experiences SPCA volunteering for a new segment.

Opinion: Paul Hickey - Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates and the All Blacks

Paul Hickey discusses Dancing for Hospice, giveaways, best before dates, the All Blacks.

Luke Kirkness: Ticking off reasons to be grateful

Opinion: It's easy to forget about the little things that make life great. Please don't.

Jo Raphael: Healthy homes should be a given

OPINION: Cold, unhealthy homes should be a thing of the past with new rules.