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Jane Trask: Why we should support the foodbank appeals
Hungry children find it hard to concentrate and learn in schools.

Comment: Why National is picking on gangs and beneficiaries
Comment: Gangs are handy for dog-whistling politicians to use just before the election.

Graeme Simpson: Our canine friends enjoy the forest just as much as we do
Part of the privilege of living within sight of that forest is choosing when to ride.

Opinion: Open your hearts this Christmas
Today we launch our annual six-week Christmas Appeal for those in need.

Letters: Gun licences should be similar to car licences
Rotorua readers have their say.

Letters: CCOs need more representation and diversity
Rotorua readers have their say.

Why we shouldn't ban public sales of fireworks
Comment: Safety is paramount but a blanket ban is a step too far.

Graeme Simpson: Whaka100 on an upward trajectory
Race day is also the tip of a very big iceberg.

Jane Trask: Why it's vital to learn how to pronounce te reo properly
Learning to pronounce Maori words correctly is a challenge for some New Zealanders.

Letters: Other parts of the city urgently need attention
Rotorua readers have their say.

Opinion: Delaying gratification pays dividends
We live in a gotta-get-it-now society. Can we buck the trend?

Stephanie Worsop: Businesses not to blame for taking up houses
COMMENT: There's no quick fix to the housing shortage but something needs to be done now.

Kelly Makiha: Rookie councillors have three years to prove they deserve top jobs
Why the next three years will be interesting.

Kiri Gillespie: Don't like the noise? Move
Is it really fair to complain about noise from a popular concert venue?

Jane Trask: 10 tips to avoid burnout before Christmas
How do we avoid burnout in the lead-up to Christmas?

Zizi Sparks: Maketu Pies lifeline hopefully paves way for prosperous future
Maketu Pies was at risk of getting the chop when an iwi trust changed all that.

Graeme Simpson: Diagnosis won't keep Kate down
"I'll be riding for the 25,000 type one diabetics in New Zealand."