Weather Eye with John Maunder Global temperatures are compiled for various areas including global (land-ocean), global (meteorological stations), three latitude bands, and hemispheric, by the Goddard Institute for Space Studies... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP With its eyes firmly focused on generating a more productive economy and supporting innovation, the Government has fine-tuned its Research and Development tax credit scheme, to allow loss-making... Read More

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP It's great to celebrate the completion of another section of the Omokoroa to Tauranga Cycleway. This weekend, the latest section, the 1.5km Plummers Point Connection, of the 19km... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus Let's check in with the old fellas today. It's something I do from time to time and specifically this week we're talking about Bruce and Bob. I guess at 69 now Bruce counts as an official old... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The 'Maunder Minimum' is the name given to the period from 1645 to 1715 when the number of sunspots - 'storms' on the sun - became almost zero. The period is named after the solar astronomer... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Steamers first-up match against Otago at the Tauranga Domain on August 11, will bring back memories for Sideline Sid, of the day that twenty thousand rugby fans... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Some incredible figures about the Mount base-track jumped out of the 'letters to the editor' last week. First, a claim that it cost $640,000 to construct... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris It's easy to be cynical in an era of fake news and spin. In modern politics, style seems to trump substance and words speak louder than actions. It's rare... Read More

I'm getting a few mixed messages from the people making all the important decisions. For starters fossil fuel burning cars are bad - they contribute to the warming of the planet. All the good scientists agree the planet is warming and the sea is rising. So,... Read More

Janne GuitarGirl Spotlight On… Ever wondered what happened to soul music? The stuff that makes you dance like an uninhibited child? It's on the comeback, as three local lads and seasoned musicians, Grant Haua, Brian Franks... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus As Matariki events continue, calls are out to create a public holiday. This isn't a new thing. Just as Matariki rolls round annually so do voices asking for it to be recognised as a new holiday. Each... Read More

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz The questions came thick and fast for Paul Goldsmith at a recent National Party morning tea in Mt Maunganui. Paul is the newly appointed spokesperson for Finance and Infrastructure... Read More