Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl Brendan McCarthy was born and bred in Dunedin and grew up in a household where music was a primary focus. He began playing guitar at the age of nine, and formed his own bands throughout high school, playing... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Back in 2011, some interesting emerging research suggested traditional osteoarthritis supplements were targeting the wrong ingredient. Most supplements were heavily weighted towards glucosamine sulphate... Read More

Active Voicewith Megan CleverleySport BOP Sport Manager It is that time of the year again where, as a region, we recognise our most outstanding and successful athletes, teams, coaches, officials and volunteers. The 2017 Bay of Plenty Sports Awards,... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Steady progress is Sideline Sid's verdict on the Bay of Plenty Steamers under the guidance coach Clayton McMillan over the last three representative seasons. Consistency of results... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The chart below shows that since 1979, when reliable satellite observations became available, there has been little overall trend in the average tropospheric temperatures, apart from milder/warmer temperatures since... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl As a small child, John Baxter remembers a jukebox in the cafe where his mother worked, and his father listened to Johnny Cash and 50s rock 'n roll music. Although born in Yorkshire, England, John moved to New... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I spoke to a client today who had been affected by osteoarthritis in his hips and shoulders. We created a personalised joint health programme that included supplements that can help promote healing in... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP The New Zealand Super Fund is punching well above its weight again, generating a 20.7 per cent return for the year to June 30, 2017, and adding another $5 billion to the total. This should be celebrated. What... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris As you would have noticed, the city's roads are under pressure during peak times. With an additional 50,000 homes to be built in Tauranga over the next 30 years it's not just... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The groom looked as handsome as ever in his trademark pinstripe suit. Distinguished, some might say, but still classy after decades of relationship turmoil, speed dating, a stint as 'The Political Bachelor',... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It was fantastic to see the Ranfurly Shield return to where it truly belongs in the heartland of New Zealand, after Taranaki took the "Log of Wood" from Canterbury on Friday night.... Read More

Active Voicewith Melanie ShortCommunication & Operations Manager While I'm not one to notice the weather - more of a 'just get on with it' type - this winter and spring have really made their mark with plenty of rain. As a family, we love to take... Read More