Weather Eyewith John Maunder Groundhog Day, February 2, is a popular tradition in the United States. It is also a legend that traverses many centuries, its origins clouded in the mists of time with ethnic cultures and animals awakening on specific... Read More

Healthy Matterswith Hayley MarieLocally supported by NZ Farm Shop This classic vibrant Thai beef salad has so many different variations, but finding the tastiest one has taken me years to perfect. The inspiration for this dish was these hot summer... Read More

Are you ready?with Leigh Elder This week we take a quick look at the results of our wellness challenge and study of 17 local pre and type 2 diabetics. All our participants now have a clear view of what their condition is, how it affects their physiology,... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz There's barely a year goes by without some whacko telling us the world is about to end. This year it's the turn of scientists who calculate how close we are to the edge of oblivion, and rate the risk... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Did you know that 90 per cent of physical exercise done by New Zealanders is on man-made facilities? Whether it's riding on a cycleway, swimming in pools, or kicking a ball in a park, councils play a massive... Read More

Papamoa Unlimitedwith Wayne Georgeof Papamoa Progressive Society We at the Papamoa Progressive Association, trust that your Christmas and New Year holidays were enjoyable and we extend our best wishes to you and yours for a successful and prosperous... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic How are your 2016 goals progressing? Fitness and weight-loss goals are great because you can easily gauge your progress. The fitter you get, the easier exercise becomes and the longer or faster or stronger you... Read More

Dive Right Inwith Gwyn Brownfrom Tauranga Dive Right, here's an idea - now it's not mine, so I am not looking for any back slapping, but I think it has merit. Let's remove the current size limits on fish, crayfish, paua, scallops, and most of the... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP Tauranga is quickly becoming a large cosmopolitan city, with people from all over the globe choosing to settle here. The food, music and other traditions they bring with them enrich our culture and our lives. However,... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz I have been fortunate to have spent time on the water this summer and have seen first-hand council maritime staff visiting popular water recreation spots to provide advice and information on our... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The elevation of Trent Boult to the ICC One Day International number one bowler ranking and the recent status of Kane Williamson as the best test batsman in the world, is a huge testament... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites in the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from June 1990. The graph below shows details of the average annual daily maximum... Read More