Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Beatles song "The long and winding road" would have been an appropriate tune for Tom MacRury to hum, as he went out to bat in his professional cricket debut... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder Monthly rainfalls for Tauranga have been recorded at several recording sites during the last 121 years. From January 1898 to December 1904, the observation site was described as the Tauranga Harbour,... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Auntie Roger is back from her summer break, refreshed, vivacious and full of life changing advice for readers. When life brings you lemons, Auntie is on hand with the gin. Sit... Read More

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz At a recent public meeting, a man expressed his concerns over the new Greerton roading layout and the impact it is having on the community. His concerns are one of a growing... Read More

Jan Tinetti Labour MP They call themselves the Community Angels - a group of local women with big hearts and a knack for getting things done. I have known Angela Wallace, Tania Lewis-Rickard and Colleen Spiro for a long time. These... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP A lack of investment on the State Highway 2 Tauranga to Waihi corridor by the previous National government has left the road unsafe and incapable of coping with increasing traffic pressure. Accidents... Read More

Kristin Dunne Tourism Bay of Plenty Does the Bay of Plenty summer have you feeling inspired? With thousands enjoying sun-kissed days at the beach and world-class events and attractions, and a record number of cruise ships creating... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It would seem that the highly popular Auckland Anniversary Holiday trotting meeting held at the Tauranga Racecourse, is no more. A cursory glance through the annual... Read More

Cayla-Fay Saunders cayla@thesun.co.nz www.sunlive.co.nz We need to chat, New Zealand. Specifically about this 'lynch mob' mentality we seem to have developed of late. It happened to Grace Millane's alleged killer when he... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites in the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. It's very common for areas such as Tauranga... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP What an amazing summer we have had so far. The weather has seen many locals and holidaymakers at the beach, enjoying the sun and the sea. During the holidays I took the opportunity to spend... Read More

Tamati Coffey Labour MP Firstly, a shout out to our crews from the national Waka Ama champs. You were amazing! Tauranga Moana has definitely started 2019 with a bang. I loved attending A Summer's Day Disco and seeing The Village... Read More