Peter GriffinPlanwise Financial Services I've been writing this column for more than three-and-a-half years and in that time, in the normal course of my business, we have processed many insurance claims. They have ranged from the not-so-serious... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor As Bay of Plenty regional councillors head back for 2016, it is time to reflect on 2015. First let us look at Bay of Plenty Regional Council - I raised issues around managing their costs, and in particular... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid didn't know where he was on Sunday afternoon and evening, continually switching beaten the Black Caps deciding game against Pakistan, the Rugby Sevens from the cake tin... Read More

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