Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz There are more than 3000 varieties of pears and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Pears can be poached, eaten raw or used in salads and they're often used in baking.... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz For most people, a well formulated multi-antioxidant, multi-vitamin and multi-mineral with a good Omega 3 are usually the only supplements required. There are specific health problems and circumstances... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A story on SunLive about a Bay Rugby under 15 talent identification camp last Sunday received a thumbs up from Sideline Sid. While over the years the Steamers and other Bay sides have... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz I thought it was time I wrote a BTW blog and column about some issues surrounding the visual arts in Tauranga. Because I only write my opinion pieces once a week I haven't been able to discuss, or hopefully... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbitswww.sunlive.co.nz The world has taken another nasty turn, with bombings, threats of missiles and episodes of extreme bad taste. Such as, lowlifes celebrating the death of a former British Prime Minister. No matter how... Read More

NewshoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Here's some doggy definitions, thanks to one of our fans, with nothing better to do on a wet week. Doggy Dictionary LEASH: A strap that attaches to your collar, enabling you to lead your person where you want... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Sometimes, the effects of negative publicity can have a consequence far beyond the weight that the opinion of the person generating that negativity deserves. Recently, former Councillor Greg Brownless... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz The flavour and fragrance of feijoa is unforgettable, and in this country the South American native has adapted well, and has many fans. The complex flavour-notes and short... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Many people who take supplements use some sort of multi-vitamin product. The appeal is that you can get everything you need in one product. Most of these products are sold with a 'one a day' dose. The... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is undertaking a business improvement programme across the organisation to seek economies and efficiencies in the way we do things, while still delivering high... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party Government announced last week that hospital meals throughout the country will be outsourced, at a cost of an estimated 1300 jobs. In the same week, Queenstown Council announced that outsourced services... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz As Tauranga MP and Minister of Energy and Resources today I am opening a new terminal for Gull Petroleum's fuel facility on Hewlett's Rd. Gull serves its North Island market from its Tauranga fuel storage... Read More