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Paul Hickey: Paranormal cult classic returning
Paul Hickey writes: The X-Files screened between 1993 and 2002 and became a cult classic, with Mulder and Scully becoming pop-culture icons.

Editorial: Ban on drug a warning
We reported that synthetic cannabis had been forced on to the black market and it was bound to happen, writes Amy Wiggins.

Good to see folk out and about in city
Paul Hickey writes: One thing that is evident to me is the people using the part-complete Green Corridor through the central city, which is positive to see.

Editorial: Big step forward for cold families
For many of the 30 per cent of Rotorua's population who rent, the Government's announcement will come as welcome news, writes Katie Holland.

Paul Hickey: Number's up for the landline phone
Once upon a time, the home phone was a staple form of communication. But I do sometimes wonder why we still have the good old landline telephone, writes Paul Hickey.

Editorial: Cap on bottle shops sensible
The restrictions on the granting of new off-licence applications make the most sense, writes Katie Holland.

Why the kereru still calls hunters
Only certain people could shoot kereru. They were only eaten by the old people or on special occasions, writes Merepeka Raukawa-Tait.