Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's that time of the year again, when we once again make effigies of some guy, tie him to a stake and set fire to him, while letting off a large amount of gunpowder-fuelled fireworks. And that's just... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris Like most Tauranga citizens, I didn't vote for a change of government. That said, it's time to get over it and get on with it. With a new government, there are two things I see... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller After a long wait, the final result of the 2017 General Election is now known: A Labour/New Zealand First coalition with the Green Party providing Confidence and Supply has emerged. While this may be disappointing for many... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Over the next few columns we are going to look at the most common causes of pain as reported to me by new clients. In most cases, I hear their stories after medical diagsis and treatment. Today we look... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl Originally from Taranaki, Paul Lethbridge began playing guitar at 19 and performed at the Kontiki Folk Club in Hamilton. Two years later he purchased a banjo, having developed a keen interest in bluegrass. Becoming... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Indoor cricket is one sport that has completely flown under Sideline Sid's radar until the Trans-Tasman Masters Indoor Cricket series came to town last week. Held at the Bay Indoor... Read More

Active Voicewith Catherine McCulloghSport BOP Community Manager With the weather improving, now's the time to move from the 'winter hibernation' phase and get out and about, enjoy the fresh air, do some physical activity and as a positive consequence,... Read More

Weather Eyewith 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 Edward Walter Maunder (1851-1928),... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz An astute reader commented this week that she really enjoys the 'cheeky and subtle” ways that Rogers occasionally drops a mention of advertisers into the page 2 column. Well, when I heard that... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris You may have noticed when visiting the pools or one of our community halls that there's a sign on the wall emblazoned with the 'Bay Venues' logo. Bay Venues is 100 per cent owned... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Tauranga is moving ahead in leaps and bounds. Our city is growing at such a fast rate, we must move with it and continue to build on and develop what we already know is a great place to live, work, and... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP Our educators on the front line are describing a perfect storm that needs to be addressed. Increased immigration means more students, increasing housing costs - to buy or to rent - and higher living costs mean... Read More