Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz We all know that Tauranga is a city on the move and recently I had the honour of showing our booming city off to our Prime Minister Bill English. I was lucky enough to show him various organisations and... Read More

Active Voicewith Gareth YatesSport BOP School Sport Team Leader Basketball has made a comeback in the Eastern Bay, thanks to some keen volunteers who wanted to offer a local league to secondary school-aged students. Prior to 2015, only a small... Read More

Polly Mustard newsie.co.nz Dear Banksy, Once again I board a flight on the airline that shall remain nameless, and I arrive at my destination only 10 minutes late after having decanted 2 passengers and their luggage before departure. Why? Trying... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The advent of chilly mornings signals the serious start of the rugby season. This Saturday morning, thousands of youngsters will be in action as the junior rugby season kicks off.... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder A report on the State of the Climate in 2016 which is based exclusively on observations rather than climate models was published on March 22, 2016 by the Global Warming Policy Foundation (GWPF). The report is compiled... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz And other mildly entertaining musingsI know you are all concerned about the situation with North Korea and the threat of all-out nuclear war, but consider this…A dog in Glasgow is recovering... Read More

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I met Nigel Parry a couple of years ago at the Aongatete Music Festival in Katikati. At the end of the day's planned events, there is a jam, where musicians can join forces, sing along and perform together.... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder A new tool to monitor drought conditions across New Zealand has been launched by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA). Called The New Zealand Drought Index (NZDI), it is an easy-to-use, colour... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Saturday, May 6, brings the running of an iconic Bay of Plenty sports event with the 53rd Rotorua Marathon taking places around the confines of Lake Rotorua. This year's running of... Read More

Active Voicewith Cherryl ThompsonHalberg Disability Sport Foundation Adviser How many of us live here for the lifestyle? The beaches, the sun, the recreational opportunities. Imagine sitting on the dunes or footpath, only able to look at the ocean... Read More

Active Voicewith Heidi LichtwarkSport BOP Chief Executive Finding the balance between the use of technology and physical movement is a constant challenge for us all - especially when it comes to our children, who are influenced by social media... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Manganese is often confused with magnesium. Magnesium is a major mineral needed in larger amounts while manganese is an essential trace mineral needed in tiny amounts - about 3mg daily. We get manganese... Read More