Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation has been transfixed with the antics of a chubby little wannabe monarch.The country is nearly paralysed, enthralled with his changeable moods and silly faces, squealing with delight amongst... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz April has brought us exceptionally hot weather and the end of Daylight Saving, which seem to have the combined effect of making us a bit worn out at the end of a busy day.... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz During the last few weeks I have spoken to a number of people, who hold concern about psychoactive substances - also known as synthetic cannabis - and its impact on our community. I thought it would be... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Capturing centre stage in politics this week is the Royal Visit by William and Katherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and their charming son George, affectionately known as 'Little Hori' in rural New Zealand. My... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Back when I was CEO of Tauranga Chamber of Commerce, I recall advocating for business-friendly councils to remove barriers for business growth and economic prosperity. Since then a lot has changed... Read More

Art Beatwith Rosalie Crawford On April 6, Mosaic released their new album 'You Surround' and by the end of the day it was Number 1 on NZ iTunes chart. Recorded at Revolver Studios in Auckland, 'You Surround' is a compilation of original songs... Read More

Mark SimpsonTechnology Centre We have a right to privacy and this is enshrined in various acts. However, when it comes to our online activities, most of us are blissfully unaware of how many people and governments want to learn everything about... Read More

Debbie GareaGO4it Fundamentals AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty The sound of laughter and support could be heard all over the playing fields and courts of Paengaroa School as the Year 5-6 Dynamo leaders and Te Puke High School leaders ensured Paengaroa... Read More

Debbie GareaGO4it Fundamentals AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty The sound of laughter and support could be heard all over the playing fields and courts of Paengaroa School as the Year 5-6 Dynamo leaders and Te Puke High School leaders ensured Paengaroa... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid's club rugby season kicked off last Saturday, when he journeyed to Maramatanga Park to watch Te Puna take on archrivals Rangataua in the first of two annual Bay-wide battles. The... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder Climate extremes in New Zealand, since instrumental records became available in the 1850s, show a range from the highest temperature of 42.4 degrees Celsius recorded in Rangiora on February 7, 1973, to the most intense... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz As a water dog, I'm always keen for a thrash around in the ocean. Just one mention of the word 'boat' and I'll jump into my four web paws, ready for action. Actually, I always wear webbed paws.But even those... Read More