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Graeme Simpson: Adventures with gravel bikes
Doctor takes on new adventures in gravel biking.

Letters: Medicating children, school lunches and new playground
Readers have their say.

Opinion: Cyclists are the road users we all love to hate
There's nothing more frustrating to drivers than bad cyclists.

Comment | Make all kids wear same uniform and stop fleecing parents
COMMENT: Why can't schools sell their emblems to parents to add to generic uniforms?

Opinion: Tipping point reached on bad workplace culture
'If you can't treat someone with dignity and respect then you need to get out'

Tommy Wilson: Copping it sweet
The whole force should not be tarred with the bacon brush, says Tommy Wilson.

Letters: Mixed views over maintenance of rural reserve Centennial Park
Readers have their say

Opinion: Begging ban debate may have do the job
What does more good: A begging ban or a big public noise about a begging ban?

Opinion: Driver licences are a privilege, not a right
High driver licence pass rates in Rotorua are not a reflection of good drivers.

Opinion: Kids need to fail
Sports reporter David Beck looks at why keeping score is important.

Rachel Stewart: I'm back and I'm not staying quiet
COMMENT: I am rebranding as the only columnist any rational person will ever want.

Some rates relief available for farmers
This advice might save you hundreds on your rates bill

Ngahi Bidois: My word for 2019
Te Māori columnist Ngahi Bidois shares his kupu for 2019 and reflects on its teachings.

Opinion: Police not to blame for chase crashes
Dozens of New Zealanders have been killed in police chases over the past 10 years

Bryan Gould: The secret to winning the lottery of life
Make the right choice and win, make the wrong one and you may suffer

Opinion: Rodeo debate here to stay
Rodeo. The word alone is enough to ignite a firestorm of discussion and debate.

Opinion: Did you know the Ngongotahā Stream wasn't safe for swimming?
The stream is one of seven unsafe Bay of Plenty waterways.

Rotorua Singlespeed Society Bike group donates to number of causes
This year Ride Rotorua finally embraced Facebook.

Opinion: Would you check on a neighbour if you heard them scream?
Would you check on a neighbour if you heard them scream?