Editorial: Cap on bottle shops sensible
The restrictions on the granting of new off-licence applications make the most sense, writes Katie Holland.
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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.
Paul Hickey: Taking plunge leaves me dangling
Paul Hickey writes: Last week I jumped off a pretty sturdy structure and plummeted 47m. Luckily I was attached to a bungy cord.
Editorial: Much to like about pedal path
At first glance, the new Rotorua cycleway seems like a no-brainer - great news. But whether a dedicated path is enough to tempt people off the couch is up for debate, writes Katie Holland.
Decile ratings lead to funding battle
It seems the ever-increasing costs of running a school and the struggle to get funding is an uphill battle for educators, writes Stephanie Arthur-Worsop.
Editorial: Politics not for faint- hearted
Andrew Bonallack writes: If there's one thing the debacle with the Conservative Party has demonstrated, it's that politics is not a game for amateurs.
Paul Hickey: Flag debate causes social media flutter
The New Zealand flag is a debate which has certainly had plenty of mileage, especially through the media and social channels, writes Paul Hickey.
Editorial: Jetstar plans excite
The news low cost airline Jetstar is considering Rotorua as one of its new regional destinations is exciting - even if it is just 'considering', says Katie Holland.
Paul Hickey: Some will just never get the message
There is plenty of advertising promoting safe driving and the like, and while most of us do get it, there are a small number who don't, writes Paul Hickey.