Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz From time to time we read and hear about professional rugby bringing about the demise of the grassroots game - however in the past couple of seasons, there has been a real resurgence... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz I can't recommend the 'Rotorua Art Tiki -Tour' to Tauranga art lovers enough. A short hop over to Rotorua via Pyes Pa, checking out a number of galleries and a light lunch midst the geothermal fumes makes... Read More

Lena KairuaActive Families AdvisorSport Bay of Plenty Winter can mean less desire to be active and an increase in unhealthy food choices. Hey mums and dads - with the weather getting colder and wetter and the kids pressing their noses and hands... Read More

David MortimoreSport Development Team LeaderSport Bay of Plenty Many New Zealanders are, or will, be involved in a sports club at some point in their life. In whatever capacity it can be a hugely rewarding experience to be a part of club and a... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Blow me down. What a weird week it's been. Must be all that global warming, causing extremes, they tell us. From drought to flooding, the wind blowing then not blowing, radicals blowing people up, old... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Elected members met individually with new CEO Garry Poole during his first week at council. It was an ice breaker meeting where we could find out a little about each other and the elected member... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Angry Waihi Beach residents have met with the Western Bay council over its response to flooding at the beach. One resident rang the council three times for help. At first he was told to ring the... Read More

Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz The recent flooding is a reminder of the ferociousness of Mother Nature. There will be many whose property has been significantly damaged and whose lives have been severely disrupted. A walk... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor I continue to worry that we aren't making enough progress in reversing the deterioration of our greatest asset - Tauranga Harbour. The regional council is committed to reducing sediment and nutrient... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party The Greens and Labour grabbed the initiative on the energy landscape last week, announcing that a new national purchasing entity (NZ Power) would be created when they returned to Government. The aim? To... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz Last week, some regional councillors and staff took a two-day tour of the Eastern Bay of Plenty to look at issues, and actions underway to address them. It was also an opportunity to cement relationships... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz We've seen some really colourful characters on Newshounds. The latest bunch really take the cake. These photos are from the Stone family's 'Around the World” party. Tazmin the border collie and her 'little'... Read More