Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP The Student Loans Scheme was really that - a scheme. We now have an opportunity to right one of the great wrongs of recent NZ history, with the introduction of NZ First's Up Front Investment Tertiary education... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz I need to tell you about my Super Secret Weight Loss Plan. So secret, in fact, that not even I knew about it. Which could explain why, after this winter, the Rabbit is weighing heavier than any other... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Can your biological age be less than your actual age? If it is, you will have better than average health for your age. What steps can we take to have health and appearance better than average? The first... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenRegional Councillor Many thanks to those who showed confidence in me by electing me back onto the Bay of Plenty Regional Council. It never ceases to amaze me that many sitting councillors - Tauranga City and Mayoral candidates... Read More

Straight from city councilwith councillor Steve Morris There's nothing like a council election process to stir up new ideas for our city, mixed with the odd bit of sledging. But now the final whistle's blown and the minority of our residents who... Read More

Greeting from Greertonwith Sally BenningMainstreet Manager Greerton Village Our beautiful stunning cherry trees have done their dash for another year - now we're enjoying everything that comes with spring. When we think of springtime many of us... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz There has been plenty of talk in the media about Joseph Parker's likely challenge for a world heavyweight title in the next few months. The good news is that since Tyson Fury relieved... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The chart below shows that since 1979, when reliable satellite observations became available, there has been little overall trend from the average temperatures during the 30-year period from 1981-2010 in the tropospheric... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz You have seen the petrol advertisements offering some special additive to improve your car engine performance. While that may be true we know deep in our cells is a mysterious protein called SIRT1, which... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP An editorial about possum trapping vs. 1080 led to a lot of misinformed anger. If we base our assumptions on the media alone, how can any of us really know what a person - or political party - is actually advocating? Traditional... Read More

Michelle's Musingswith Michelle Muller Following a recent stint of medical-assigned bedrest, I found myself watching TV programmes that I normally wouldn't view. But out of boredom, drug-induced and reduced brain cell capacity and general exhaustion,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz This week it's revealed Earthlings are making plans to live on Mars, despite the fact we struggle to make telephones that won't blow up.The galaxy is clearly not a safe option, while Samsung's version... Read More