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![Good to see folk out and about in city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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.
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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.