Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz We all know about the scourge of methamphetamine, or P, and the impact it has on communities. It's a drug that destroys lives, comes hand in hand with violence and allows gangs and organised crime to... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Professor Ole Humlum, of the Institute of Geosciences, University of Oslo, Norway, maintains a very comprehensive climate web site and much of this WeatherEye is from his website. A graph of five global monthly temperatures... Read More

Culinary Conversationswith Peter BlakewayFood writer, caterer and private chef With parents that were market gardeners, fishermen and farmers, we grew up with a strong understanding of the seasons and the anticipation of waiting for the new season's... Read More

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