Blogs

Adele and other atrocities

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz RR and Mrs RR went for a stroll downtown in the weekend. She wanted to go to Broncos. I needed a new pair of fishnet stockings, since mine got laddered while at the Frock'n'Roll birthday bash with Richard... Read More

The unwritten rules of diving

Dive Right Inwith Gwyn Brownfrom Tauranga Dive There are many unwritten rules in our society. Dress up for a job interview, remove all metal from your face, have a bath - you know, stuff like that. These rules can only be learned two ways. The... Read More

Buying and choosing mussels carefully

Culinary Conversationswith Peter BlakewayFood writer, caterer and private chef Some wonderful friends are in France at the moment. And to be honest, I'm madly jealous. This time a few years ago we took a trip to the Basque region of southern France... Read More

Government driving council to raise rates or not?

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris The Government has been facing pressure about housing and so has passed the buck onto that perennial 'whipping boy” - local councils and their ratepayers. This week we debated... Read More

Passion for the game grows our region

Zane JensenSpecial Project CoordinatorSport Bay of Plenty Saturday morning, the alarm goes off early. Parents get their children out of bed, fed, dressed, boots and uniforms packed, into the car and off to weekend sport. By 8.30am our region is... Read More

Youngsters take cricket up a notch

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid takes his hat off to a young bunch of Tauranga Boys' College cricket players, who took out the Western Bay of Plenty B-Grade cricket championship on Saturday. During the... Read More

WMO Day, March 23, 2017

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The World Meteorological Organization WMO), is the successor of the International Meteorological Organization (IMO) which was created in 1873. Its fundamental mission is to support the countries of the world in providing... Read More

A good multivitamin – Part 3

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz During recent weeks we've looked at what you should expect from a good multi-nutritional formula. I know of no other supplement to have such profound health benefits. The best products use top quality... Read More

From a Boomer’s perspective

Bill's RabbitsWith Bill Faulkner You may remember me! I used to contribute a weekly column telling some of what really went on at City Hall. That used to upset a majority of elected members - not so much for what was written but what might get... Read More

Water donations and blue obfuscations

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP Here are some facts and you can draw your own conclusions: Land Information Minister Mark Mitchell says there is no 'big buy-up” of New Zealand land by foreigners. Last year foreign buyers bought up 465,863... Read More

Council surveys and reviewing the reverse Robin Hood tax

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris This week Tauranga City Council fulfilled one of councillor Larry Baldock's election promises and we agreed to survey residents about some topical council issues via water rates... Read More

Living the dream with music

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl I first met Waylon McPherson a couple of years ago when I had problem with my PA system. He remembered using the same brand while gigging in Auckland, so I was delighted he was able to easily fix it for me.... Read More