Latest from RDP - Opinion

Carmen Hall: People who dump rubbish at charity shops are losers

Comment: People continue to dump rubbish at charity shops in the Bay of Plenty.

Carmen Hall: G-strings are for the bedroom, not beach

COMMENT: As the mum, I worry about the impression this trend is making on young girls.

Katee Shanks: I'll never look at Whakaari the same way again

It's during the downtime when thoughts of December 9 come to the fore.

Zizi Sparks: We'll never be the same again after White Island

One month on the effects of the eruption are still seen in the small community.

Opinion: Shout out to the unsung gems behind our honourees

Recognising the people who quietly make way for greatness.

Jo Raphael: You're not bulletproof on the roads

Drive safely, go home and see your loved ones.

Katee Shanks: Raising a grandchild was not my life plan

But it is my life.

Carmen Hall: The first time it was two black eyes and a bruised face

OPINION: Men need to keep their fists to themselves.

Rachel Stewart: Farm leaders in dance over freshwater plan

COMMENT: Finally long-delayed "action plan for freshwater" discussion document has arrived

Comment: When cooking a barbecue makes you the neighbour from hell

How do you know if someone's a vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

Rachel Stewart: Nope, I'm not taking a guilt trip in my V8

COMMENT: Gripe about my dream car and I'll rip the Velcro off your Tevas.

Rachel Stewart: Fate of Fonterra - don't say you weren't warned

COMMENT: Years have been spent ignoring fact Fonterra was heading toward the rocks.

Comment | Alcohol baby death - what we need to learn

If all we can do is blame, then nothing much will change, ex-Woman's Refuge boss says.

Rachel Stewart: Monty Python or Shakespeare - tragic theatre of the Greens

COMMENT: State of the climate begs the question - what good are politicians anymore?

Letters: Parking system in Rotorua CBD an issue

Rotorua readers have their say.

Rachel Stewart: Get disconnected - you'll find real world again

COMMENT: Time's precious, there are things to see before the lights go out.