Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz It has been fantastic to see the cruise ships starting to come into port. They signal the beginning of the summer tourism season and a busy period for Tauranga retailers and accommodation providers. We... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Imagine being a young entrepreneur and having access to free help and free mentoring from renowned business people to launch your idea. That's what Start Up Weekend is all about. Many successful entrepreneurs... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor Bay of Plenty Regional Council is currently calling for feedback on how they deal with water allocation. Feedback needs to be received by December 1. This feedback timetable has already been increased,... Read More

Careers with Hartwith Jay Hart Within a matter of days, Richie McCaw is expected to announce his retirement from Rugby. But two weeks ago, at the end of the Rugby World Cup, when a reporter questioned Richie about his retirement, Richie said, 'We'll... Read More

Tales from the Fitness Campwith Dan Sheridan The end of week five, and the halfway stage of my LIFE Personal Fitness camp has been reached (not that I'm counting down the days). If I've learned anything so far, it's the importance of what you... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Cricket stands on the brink of the unknown again, with the first day/night test match kicking off between the Black Caps and that team from across the ditch in Adelaide on Friday week. The... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Carbon dioxide is a colourless, odourless gas vital to life on Earth. This naturally occurring chemical compound is composed of a carbon atom covalently double bonded to two oxygen atoms. Carbon dioxide exists in the... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz One of the more common problems I deal with is lower leg circulation problems. Typically the area around the ankles becomes swollen especially towards the end of the day. Long distance travel can make... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller It's now seven years since National was elected to Government. We've been busy from day one, focusing on the economy, law and order, education and health. Here's just a snapshot of our achievements during the past seven... Read More

Catching up with NatalieBy Natalie Bridges I can understand why secret eating has become more prevalent. That's where you hurriedly stuff yummy things into your mouth in private, behind the fridge door or with your head in the cupboard. I think... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Some of you seem unable to move on from the euphoria of the Rugby World Cup win. And good on you. Gloating fans have been bombarding us with stories and jokes, many of which are not fit to be published.This... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Did you know that councils set limits on the number pokie machines operating within its area? During the next month, we will be seeking your views on Tauranga City Council's draft new rules for pokie machines... Read More