Blogs
02:51pm Wed 29 Jan, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Occasionally dreams do come true - just ask local boxer Gunnar Jackson, who tonight will step into the ring in Brisbane against Anthony 'The Man' Mundine. In a flash, the Western Bay... Read More
09:33am Wed 29 Jan, 2014
Weather Eyewith John Maunder During 2013, Tauranga had it warmest year since records began in 1914. Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites in the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from June... Read More
12:26pm Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Brian RogersRogers Rabbitswww.sunlive.co.nz The election is coming up later in the year and it's become fashionable to decide which parties we'll be prepared to work with.Mr Key has said he's pretty happy with The Maori Party, United Future and... Read More
12:14pm Fri 24 Jan, 2014
NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz All eyes will be on the skies this weekend, with the Classics of the Sky - Tauranga City Airshow taking off in the Bay.The newshounds, being bird dogs, are pretty used to scouring the skies for large birds.... Read More
11:27am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz So far this year, life has been a little difficult as I have faced extra stressful transport problems as I find myself without a vehicle. Just as well I have some good friends... Read More
11:24am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz In the scale of things, as much as we'd like to think differently, mankind is puny and powerless in comparison with the forces of nature. Again this week, we've seen a pretty big earthquake in... Read More
11:11am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan Last year, I shared a few stories we had managed in our Mount Maunganui office. This week, I'd like to continue this theme and share other issues constituents have sort to share, seek assistance and advocacy for... Read More
11:07am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Many people flock to Tauranga during the Christmas break to enjoy the many activities we have on offer. The weather is also a major draw card. The campground at the base of Mauao has been busy and there... Read More
11:04am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor One of life's most frustrating things is when someone imposes their great idea on you when you're already busy doing something else. Like when I cook dinner for my flatmates, but one of them brings home takeaways... Read More
10:53am Fri 24 Jan, 2014
Scott SimpsonCoromandel MP The rising cost of living in our largest city is a concern for all of us. The Government is pushing through measures to try and address the problem of Auckland's spiralling house prices, but affordability is without a... Read More
11:36am Tue 21 Jan, 2014
Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz It is either the most spectacular sports marketing campaign ever, in New Zealand - or collusion between a brewery, liquor retailers and a sports broadcaster to sell more beer and attract... Read More
09:08am Tue 21 Jan, 2014
Kirsty CarlingEarly Childhood Project CoordinatorSport Bay of Plenty Sport Bay of Plenty's The Bump Club has arrived in the Western Bay of Plenty. The Bump Club aims to support women during pregnancy by offering them a chance to participate in... Read More