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Villach and Climate Change

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

Should I take Co Enzyme Q10? (Part 1)

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

Giving a loud voice to the Tauranga City ratepayers

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

Just like Slash

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

Danger, pain and more danger

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

Showing off to the PM

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

Basketball bounces back in the East

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

Desperately seeking Bansky

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

Cold weather signals the start of rugby season

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

The State of the climate in 2016

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

When will the world end?

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

The day I met Nigel

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