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

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The recent passing of Muhammad Ali has taken from the world an iconic figure who was one of the best known faces on the planet. This boxing fan and correspondent will best remember... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder May 2016 was equal with May 1916 as the warmest May on record. Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites during the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. ... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Education Minister Hekia Parata's announcement last week at Welcome Bay School that the National-led Government is investing more than $20 million in school property in the region is great news for Tauranga... Read More