Weather Eyewith John Maunder Tauranga's December rainfalls has ranged from an extreme high of 447 mm in 1962 to a low of only 4 mm in 1930. The second wettest December was 2011, when 276 mm was recorded; and the second driest December was in 1994,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz As we move beyond the festive furore for another year, we're doffing our collective caps to the upcoming awards season with a look back at the mad, the bad and the sad of the last 12 months. So here,... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz I feel proud when I drive down Tauranga's Eastern Link at 110km. It's such a smooth ride, with little road noise and it feels very safe. This section of motorway is one of the safest in the country... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris After years of being able to 'look but not touch' the waterfront, the opening of the tidal stairs and pontoon was a highlight for me. Like the new Greerton Library before it,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Women have a long way to go to reach equality with men in the field of outdoor cooking. At least that's the impression we get, after seeing how it is repeatedly portrayed on Planet Advertising. According... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz I have just finished reading one of the most intriguing sports books that I have ever read. Called simply "Cricket Outlaws", it chronicles the short and sharp journey of Kerry Packer's... Read More

Active Voicewith Laura WeaserSport BOP Communication Advisor Glow sticks, letters and numbers stickers, pipe cleaners and bike helmets - what do these all have in common? A Bike Crafternoon. Part cycle scavenger hunt, part degustation tour... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl NZ-born musician Brian Franks has been playing bass guitar for 19 years. Brian was born and raised in Kawerau, and though his family didn't perform, they played and listened to music at home. He was first inspired... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder In the bleak mid-winter, Frosty wind made moan, Earth stood hard as iron, Water like a stone, Snow had fallen, Snow on snow, Snow on snow, In the bleak mid-winter, Long ago. These words, from the first verse... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz You know it's getting close to Christmas when one of the Three Kings pulls up outside the office, climbs out of his Nissan and sets about adjusting the tea towel on his head. Either there's a Christmas... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Over the last couple of weeks my office has been fielding many calls from people about the Tauranga Museum. Many of our callers are upset at how much the project is likely to cost, which has been wildly... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP I can honestly say 2017 has been a very busy and at times very challenging year. The election saw the forming of our new government and the chance to show New Zealand how we can work together to bring about... Read More