Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The days are cooler and shorter and the usual seasonal arguments are flying.Mankind and womankind are debating the most vexing questions, some that have divided the human race for generations.•... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz By this time next week we would have heard the Finance Minister deliver his Budget speech and we will be dissecting what this means for our community. A number of announcements have already been made,... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenCurrent BOP Regional Councillor Our Tauranga City ratepayers are frustrated with a costly bus system that just isn't working. There has been copious workshops both at Tauranga City Council (whose responsibility is the roading... Read More

Vanessa Dodunskifrom Enable Me When you first 'consciously coupled” with your partner, things looked fine. You are both in good jobs with good prospects. Your spouse worked hard, progressed quickly, you both enjoyed the perks of a high income... Read More

Melanie ShortCommunication and Operations Manager - Sport Bay of Plenty Did you know the Bay of Plenty has the highest preference for outdoor pursuits in New Zealand?* This isn't surprising, of course, considering the huge array of options available... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Climate extremes in New Zealand, since instrumental records became available in the 1850's, show a range from the highest temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius recorded in Rangiora on February 7, 1973, to the most intense... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz When one reaches the seventh decade, one sees a good number who started the race of life around the same time, falling at hurdles in the home straight. In recent weeks, two good acquaintances... Read More

Rebekah Sharpfrom Elm Tree Early Learning Centre Growing children who live sustainably, respect nature and have a heart for the environment is easy with these great tips from Rebekah Sharp from Elm Tree Early Learning Centre. Be a good role model... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Co enzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is one of the most important things made by your body. The crucial function of CoQ10 is to shuttle electrons in the final stage of making our energy. The main symptom of low CoQ10... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl Although now based in the USA, Mark Mazengarb was originally from Tauranga. His school friend got a guitar when he was eight years old, so Mark had to have one too. From that moment he was hooked, and he has... Read More

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