Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch I'm thrilled to announce big projects that make jobs and earn lots of money. For years developers have been complaining that red tape and whingy neighbours have been denying them the opportunity... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP We are in our second week under Alert Level 3. While many restrictions around physical distancing are still in place, many businesses have resumed their operations which is vital for our economy. Much... Read More

Jan Tinetti Labour MP New Zealand has left the full lockdown of Alert Level 4 behind. Hooray! If everyone in our team of five million continues to be careful and work within the rules, at every Alert Level from 4-1, hopefully we... Read More

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP It's been an extraordinary time for New Zealand since March. For some, Levels 3 and 4 have been stressful, scary and confusing. Others have taken a compulsory break from their... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Government spending during recessions to 'prop up' an economy when businesses and households reduce spending is a cornerstone of Keynesian economics. Council... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The rollercoaster ride for the ever faithful New Zealand Warriors fans is about to kick off again. The Kiwi representatives in the NRL crossing the ditch for a... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder Monthly rainfalls for Tauranga have been recorded at several recording sites during the last 122 years. From January 1898 to December 1904, the observation site was described as the Tauranga Harbour,... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Before lockdown, New Zealand's daily percentage increase of COVID-19 cases was higher than both Italy and Spain. Just five weeks later, we've all but eliminated... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP As alert level 4 lapsed last Monday, many businesses resume their operations after having to shut down during the lockdown. The past five weeks would not have been easy for them, but thanks... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus And we're off again! You can't keep a good paper down and much sooner than I expected, The Weekend Sun is back in print. Like very many of you I am... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Les Jarvis, who became a familiar sight in Greerton Village on his way to walk his dog on the Tauranga racecourse, left behind a direct link to champion racehorse... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP This column is about your unity, your sacrifice, and your success so far. We're showing that a team of five million, working together, really can take a huge step towards the goal of eliminating COVID-19... Read More