Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic A good quote to think about when trying not to talk yourself out of something is: 'Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve'. From our experience, it is the word 'believe' that's really important.... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's festive holiday times, as some of you may have noticed. Not sure what gave it away, perhaps the sight of Santa stuck upside down in the Trinity Wharf chimney might be a small clue.Actually the... Read More

Healthy MattersBy Hayley Marie Bilton Focaccia bread is a flat, oven-baked bread which can be made easiest by hand - this is what I love about it so much.You can almost use any topping you like and it's a perfect addition to your dinner table around... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller It's been a big year for our land-based industries, particularly those in the Bay, where kiwifruit and avocados have booth had strong seasons. I can recall being a young leader (to the extent you could say I was either)... Read More

David Hill@ Papamoa Plaza 'Locals' from all around New Zealand are commenting on the rapid growth of Papamoa, in particular the housing developments in Papamoa East and the redevelopments at Papamoa Plaza. The rapid expansion of Papamoa residential... Read More

Peter GriffinPlanwise Financial Services It's that time of the year again, when life speeds up as the mad rush to take time out during the festive break approaches. I've just received a report on the state of insurance in New Zealand, as compared... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor What an incredible year 2015 has been. Tauranga has punched above its weight in many areas, but the year hasn't been without a few regrettable moments. My favourite highlights from council chambers include starting... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has found a great way to fix the stresses and strains of the build-up to the busiest time of the year. Last weekend, along with Mrs Sid, he sat on the bank at Seddon Park... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder In the bleak mid-winter,Frosty wind made moan,Earth stood hard as iron,Water like a stone,Snow had fallen,Snow on snow,Snow on snow,In the bleak mid-winter,Long ago.These words, from the first verse of the well-known... Read More

Tales from the Boot Campwith Dan Sheridan So there we have it. Ten weeks' training done and dusted. Easy, right? Truthfully, it's been anything but. When I started the LIFE Personal Fitness camp on October 12, I don't mind admitting I was concerned.... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor The last council meeting for 2015 was held this week. The main topic of discussion was the proposed sale of Smiths Farm. More than 216 submissions were received during the consultation process. Elected... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor With summer in full swing, I've asked Mount/Papamoa ward councillor Leanne Brown to write this week's highly enthusiastic column. Thanks Matt, as this year comes to an end, we are fast approaching our city's... Read More