Blogs
09:40am Fri 20 Jun, 2014
Leigh ElderEat for keeps Scientists have discovered a unique molecule known as oleuropein, which is found in abundance in the leaves of the olive tree. Olive leaf extract looks set to become a worldwide, super-star food supplement - and there are... Read More
09:37am Fri 20 Jun, 2014
Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Hands up everyone who wants Tauranga to be like Auckland - anyone? I thought so. Then why are we following in their footsteps by continuing to sprawl out like Auckland? The things that make Tauranga great could... Read More
09:36am Fri 20 Jun, 2014
Local Labourwith Rachel Jones In 2011 the Government changed the Employment Relations Act to allow all employers to give new workers a 90-day trial period. It's a law that will disappear under a Labour government. The rule means the employer can... Read More
09:35am Fri 20 Jun, 2014
Ian McLeanGreen SceneSpokesperson for the Green Party Congratulations to Tauranga City Council for making the brave decision to buy out flood-prone houses. Comments from those who live there indicate they've had enough and even with better, and... Read More
01:14pm Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Public submissions are now open regarding a proposal by the New Zealand Geographic Board to rename the Otumoetai suburb so it includes a macron. Proposals relating to Stokes Beach, Otumoetai Beach, Otumoetai... Read More
10:29am Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Chloe PettersonAnalystSport BOP The World Health Organisation says childhood obesity is one of today's most serious public health challenges. Regular movement is one of the ways to turn this around. A study by Auckland Council called 'Kids in... Read More
10:26am Wed 18 Jun, 2014
Chloe PettersonAnalystSport BOP The World Health Organisation says childhood obesity is one of today's most serious public health challenges. Regular movement is one of the ways to turn this around. A study by Auckland Council called 'Kids in... Read More
09:46am Tue 17 Jun, 2014
Weather Eyewith John Maunder There's an excellent website compiled and updated monthly by Dr Ole Hilum, who is a Danish professor of physical geography at the University of Oslo, and adjunct professor of physical geography at the University Centre... Read More
02:01pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is enjoying his winter sojourn in Queensland - each morning brings a scan through the Courier Mail for the news making headlines. One item hitting the headlines on... Read More
02:00pm Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is enjoying his winter sojourn in Queensland - each morning brings a scan through the Courier Mail for the news making headlines. One item hitting the headlines on... Read More
11:41am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz You have to wonder, just who these noddies are, running the geographic board. The latest genius project is to change the name of Otumoetai, to Otūmoetai.Yes that's right, the good old taxpayer is going... Read More
11:37am Fri 13 Jun, 2014
Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Last week I outlined Tauranga City Council's decisions on the 2014/2015 Annual Plan. This week's column provides you with another councillor's different point of view - of how we limited next year's budget to... Read More