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

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz What a wild week. We've dubbed it 'marine mammal appreciation week” since whaling took a king hit and the dolphins helped us celebrate it. The RR crew spent a weekend cavorting with them, which... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz There have been a few changes in the neighbourhood; the chickens have been subjected to a lot lately, with new restrictions on roaming and a new 'ball of fluff' puppy chasing... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor My highlight last week was seeing the emerging strengths of our local entrepreneur scene. It's just like nature bouncing back after a severe bushfire by sprouting new plant life. Bushfires remove the mature plants... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor The public debate over the proposal of Tauranga City Council parking wardens checking for bald tyres - which has been put on hold - is a reminder of the importance of good, timely communication and... Read More

Ian McLeanGreen SceneSpokesperson for the Green Party Writer, cartoonist, satirist, award-winner and icon - Tom Scott is an observer and critical analyst of our political system, politicians, economy and the meaning of Springbok tours. Really,... Read More