Weather Eye with John Maunder A sunspot is a relatively dark, sharply defined region on the solar disc - marked by an umbra (dark area) which is 2000 degrees Celsius cooler than the effective photosphere temperature. The average... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Due to the popularity of the last Auntie Roger, we've got some more pearlers for our readers this week. If you have a burning question that can only be extinguished by the smothering... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Last summer was the first time Tauranga saw water restrictions in 17 years. While common in other districts, they were unheard of here during this century.... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP The pace of residential and commercial development in Tauranga is outstripping both Auckland and Christchurch, with ongoing demand that needs to be met. A vast farmland not so many years ago,... Read More

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP In 2017, 380 people died on New Zealand's roads and a further 14,000 were injured in crashes. Those figures are appalling when you read them as a statistic, but even worse when... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz If you use a joint supplement for osteoarthritis, then stop reading, get the bottle and check the amount of chondroitin sulphate (CS) in the daily dose. Most older-style formulas... Read More

Mary Parker One Minute Wonders The Fast Track Coach 'The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.” Benjamin Disraeli. I came across a comment that was written about... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid got to watch two very different ends of the cricket spectrum last weekend. On Friday, I caught the first session of the four-day match between New... Read More

Janne GuitarGirl Spotlight On… Although born in Waiouru, and having grown up with an army family, Denise did her schooling in Taupo. She had a very encouraging music teacher at her intermediate school, and it wasn't long... Read More

Mary Parker Coaching the Attitude Coaching the Attitude 'If I choose to bless another person, I will always end up feeling more blessed.” Marianne Williamson. I have found the meaning behind this quote to be a wonderful... Read More

Jan Tinetti Labour MP There is no doubt that things are booming in our city. It is great to see such progress. Roads are being built and improved and the CBD is undergoing a major change, with new buildings and renovation of the... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Our family has recently moved, and we're enjoying getting out in our new garden. Our region is so well known for its creative and diverse gardens, and it is being celebrated this... Read More