Latest from RDP - Opinion

Kāhu ki Rotorua: Opinion: Kuia uplifted in answer to plea from mokopuna

OPINION: It was a spiritual, emotional and tremendously moving experience.

Green streets: Why protecting urban parks and bush is vital as our cities grow

OPINION: A connection with nature is vital for our personal wellbeing.

Premium stories of 2022: Felix Desmarais: Hey Tip Top - if you're culling icecream flavours this one should be next

OPINION: Felix Desmarais can't fathom the 'frozen misery' of Hokey Pokey.

Sonya Bateson: Selfish drivers endangering all road users

OPINION: Why are we such terrible drivers?

Zoe Hunter: ‘Uncommon’ or not, earthquakes jolt our complacency

OPINION: This time, we did not have to evacuate. Next time, we might not be so lucky.

Samantha Motion: The raw, burning regret of slacking off in the sun

OPINION: The blistering was so extensive and painful I couldn’t leave the house for days.

Opinion: Junior cricketers traveling in record numbers to Hawke's Bay

OPINION: I have great memories of playing at junior cricket camps.

Merepeka Raukawa-Tait: Kicking the habit of delaying holidays

OPINION: Breaks bring much-needed balance in a crowded life.

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.

Sonya Bateson: Christmas is a time to cherish family and home

OPINION: Home is where your family is.