Blogs
11:34am Mon 08 May, 2017
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
11:25am Fri 05 May, 2017
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
11:15am Fri 05 May, 2017
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
10:32am Fri 05 May, 2017
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
10:30am Fri 05 May, 2017
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
09:59am Fri 05 May, 2017
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
11:21am Wed 03 May, 2017
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
01:41pm Tue 02 May, 2017
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
11:43am Tue 02 May, 2017
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
11:38am Tue 02 May, 2017
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
10:02am Fri 28 Apr, 2017
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
09:45am Fri 28 Apr, 2017
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









