Leigh Elder I was talking to an Ironman and triathlon coach and competitor the other day, who says he has often wondered why so many competitors at events like the Taupo Ironman are overweight - despite all of the hardcore training. He's just... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz There is always a lot that seems to be taking up my time - and even I am beginning to feel the pre-Christmas pressure. With the hectic life we face leading up to Christmas... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor We are fortunate to live in a city that has something to offer everyone. There are not many places in the world where you can go from magnificent beaches to the bush within half an hour. Otanewainuku... Read More

Independent viewsBy Brendan Horan This Government, in 2008, shut the door on individuals seeking legal redress to the Privy Council, should our courts have got it wrong. Simon Bridges this year banned protestors from demonstrating within 500 metres... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz It has been five years since National came into office. At the time, a combination of a domestic recession, the Global Financial Crisis and poor government-decision-making meant New Zealand was teetering. Government... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor Like most fathers, mine gave his advice freely as I was growing up. No doubt he believes I should've listened to more of his advice. But one point that did stick was that 'Mother Nature always wins, eventually”. Let's... Read More

Financewith Don Fraser Fraser Farm Finance New Zealand is set to fly during the next 18 months. Brace yourself - as all the indicators are there. Here is my thinking around why...1. Auckland and Christchurch house prices have led the way, as they... Read More

Megan CleverleySport ManagerSport Bay of Plenty The Kiwisport Regional Partnership Fund is a three-year government funding initiative topromote organised sport for school-aged children and is managed by Sport Bay of Plenty for use in Bay of Plenty... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While Sideline Sid is having a busy time, following sport in the Western Bay and beyond, it is boxing that is grabbing his attention at present. On Saturday night, local professional... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder This year, Tauranga had its warmest October since records began in 1913. Temperatures have been recorded in the Tauranga area at several sites in the last 100 years, including the current Tauranga Airport site from... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Thanks for the enormous feedback this week from the last RR column - just goes to prove how shallow and inane you all are. Shame on you for being so easily amused…to snigger and sneer at smutty... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Here is the news.First it was the cookie, and then it was the hat. The dastardly hat thief of Whakamarama has been spotted, this time dashing across a paddock with a straw hat - last seen being pursued by an... Read More