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.

The restrictions on the granting of new off-licence applications make the most sense, writes Katie Holland.

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

Paul Hickey writes: Last week I jumped off a pretty sturdy structure and plummeted 47m. Luckily I was attached to a bungy cord.

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.

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.

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.

The New Zealand flag is a debate which has certainly had plenty of mileage, especially through the media and social channels, writes Paul Hickey.

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.