Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor My last editorial I looked at migration levels. This week I want to look at our refugee numbers. For the last 30 years we have accepted 750 refugees into New Zealand annually. On top of that we then... Read More

Vet Checks Inwith Joerg Thammfrom Mount Vet Hospital Bailey was doing what any normal sane dog would do on a summer's day and they're at the beach, run around like crazy! Having just recovered from having both anal glands removed last August she... Read More

Vet Checks Inwith Joerg Thammfrom Mount Vet Hospital Summer brings out the adventurous spirit, not just in humans. When cars meet cats the outcome is never good. Most cats are quite road savvy and manage to avoid taking on the big metal beasts,... Read More

Vet Checks Inwith Joerg Thammfrom Mount Vet Hospital Poor Abby ended up with an anal gland abcess that burst all over her owners carpet. She had been licking her back end more regularly over a few days and it had started to get rather pink, then... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Last Wednesday, Sideline Sid and Mrs Sid had a taste of country thoroughbred racing at its best when they journeyed to the Whakatane Racing Club's winter meeting at the Te Teko racecourse.... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Climate extremes in New Zealand, since instrumental records became available in the 1850's, show a range from the highest temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius recorded in Rangiora on February 7, 1973, to the most intense... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Here at RR headquarters we're in the dark, depressing depths of winter. Noses are running in the newsroom, coughs are barking and we've nearly bought the corner store out of lemons, honey and tissues.... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller My recent electorate survey results are very clear - people are welcoming the growth of the region and the significant lift in employment. But they recognise such strong growth will bring challenges - and housing, particularly... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Hopefully you'll hear a lot about Tauranga City Council's civic heart project during the next month or so. It's really important you share your feedback with us - check out council's website for more information. The... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz I'm always disappointed at the low voting turnout in local body elections. I'm never sure if people don't know who to vote for, don't think it is important to vote - or just don't care. This year,... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Council is seeking your feedback and ideas regarding the city's rubbish and waste. There are opportunities to recycle and compost more. Worm bins are a great way to reduce waste by utilising food scraps.... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz A clinical trial into tangerine and red palm extract is, for me, one of the most important studies into natural support for cardiovascular health. A study 'Citrus Flavonoids and Tocotrienols for Hypercholesterolemia'... Read More