Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz One of the joys of spending a weekend with the adult children is enjoying a taste of their music preferences. However nothing could prepare me for Pirate Metal. It is quite disturbing for the delicate... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP I have been speaking in the House about the Fire and Emergency New Zealand Bill - now passed, and coming into effect on July 1. With calls for reform of our emergency services and their funding models for years,... Read More

Culinary Conversationswith Peter BlakewayFood writer, caterer and private chef What we eat is supposed to be fun and happy - not the scary and the competitive sport it is being portrayed as on our television screens.Delving into my Mediterranean... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris After years of only being able to 'look at, but not touch” Tauranga's waterfront, we celebrated the official opening of the new tidal stairs and pontoon last Saturday. Around... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller New Zealand continues to be an attractive place to visit, work and live. More Kiwis are coming home, fewer are leaving, and more people from around the world want to come here. That's a credit to our international reputation,... Read More

Active Voicewith Glenn EyersSport BOP Community Sport Advisor Smelly rugby boots at the front door, hockey ball dents in the walls, forgotten netball uniforms in the back seat and, of course, footballs on the roof. That's right, the winter sport... Read More

Financewith Don Fraser Fraser Farm Finance It seems that the Government is happy to have very open borders, bringing in 70,000 people annually because it keeps growth in the economy. That is probably true, but there are some serious distortions... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Among the many climate science meetings I've attended, the most significant - at least in terms of climate change is concerned - was my involvement in the UN-sponsored International Conference in Villach, Austria, in... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Co Enzyme Q10 - also known as CoQ10 - is a vitamin-like substance essential for life. While we normally make all of the CoQ10 we need, some people because of age, health problems or medications can benefit... Read More

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris Are you interested in the latest developments that affect your town? Do you want to influence those making decisions on your behalf? Then look no further than your local ratepayers'... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl Rob Whelan was born in Whangarei, and lived in Manchester for many years. Now back in New Zealand, he's performing gigs at pubs and clubs in Wellington, and enjoying writing and performing original songs. His... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's not easy to soar like an eagle, while you're surrounded by turkeys.So goes the old saying. It's also difficult to soar like an eagle when you're surrounded by wind turbine blades, researchers are... Read More