Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Every now and then I am reminded of how much Tauranga is progressing. Figures recently released by Priority One show that $722.6 million worth of commercial building consents had been issued between January... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Images of America's Cup catamarans high-tailing round the Bahamas extremely picturesque course, got Sideline Sid thinking about the origins of the oldest sporting trophy in international... Read More

Active Voicewith Megan CleverleySport BOP Recreation sport manager We all know the Bay of Plenty is a great place to live. It has a fantastic climate and a large range of awesome natural environments that provide us with a huge variety of locations... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Rainfalls in Tauranga during the month of April 2013 and April 2014 and April 2017 were all relatively wet, with April 2013 recording 284 mm - the seventh highest April rainfall since 1898 - and in April 2014 the total... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP Police are crucial to ensure a safe, functioning New Zealand. We hope we'll never need them, but we need to know they're there, and ready to go, if we ever do. The Bay of Plenty is - like the rest of New Zealand... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder What causes the climate to change as well as understanding the methods for detecting changes in the climate are on-going research activities. The following is a brief summary of the methods scientists and others, such... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Keep your Nerf gun handy, just in caseTwo very disturbing stories emerged from the world of science this week. Firstly, the possible existence of an alien megastructure orbiting a mysterious star in... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris The term 'iconic' is used to describe almost any proposed structure to be built with public money these days. Few, if any, live up to the meaning of the word, however our neighbouring... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I first saw Graham Brown or 'Brownie' performing at The Junction in Thames when I travelled there with muso friends Stephen Calvert and Graham Jones, who backed me on bass guitar and harmonica when I played... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller Budget 2017 is delivering for Bay of Plenty exporters and the local economy that they contribute to by taking bold steps to improve access into rapidly emerging Middle Eastern Markets. Traditionally when we think of large... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The first trophy of the current Baywide rugby season will be decided on Saturday, with the completion of the premier qualifying rounds of play. Twelve teams kicked off in the balmy... Read More

Active Voicewith Sonia LyndsSport BOP Recreation team leader What a beautiful autumn weekend we have just had! Yes, you can feel that snow has landed somewhere down the country, but when the sun comes out, we still flock to the great outdoors to... Read More