Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The Bay of Plenty senior representative cricket team are well placed to win the Northern Districts challenge for the long time New Zealand Cricket Hawke Cup - and perhaps win the prestigious... Read More

Sport Bay of Plenty A 'Green Prescription' is written advice from a GP or practice nurse for a patient to become more physically active as a way to improve their health outcomes. In the Bay of Plenty, this programme is run by Sport Bay of Plenty... Read More

Graeme ElvinMackenzie Elvin Once again, the perils of purchasing leasehold land have been exposed in the latest controversy over ground rental payments at the Scene Three apartments in Auckland. The owners of these leasehold properties are facing... Read More

Don MenziesManaging Director Travelcom Norwegian Cruise Line goes bigger and better Norwegian Cruise Line is about to go bigger and better with its soon-to-be-built Breakaway Plus ship. The new ship, which is due for delivery in 2015, will join... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Some years ago I suffered badly from tendon inflammation in my hand which was swollen, painful and had very little strength. I had a carpal tunnel operation which released some pressure but did not solve... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It's that time of the year, with the phone has been ringing hot for end-of-year functions. There are only so many Friday and Saturday nights before Christmas so, as usual,... Read More

Claire RogersCool products and foodie things www.sunlive.co.nz From the moment you pick up this book you will be fascinated and will find it hard to put down. It is full of life-changing information and recipes with stunning photographs. The Real... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Peter Cramond is a painter and sculptor whose work can be found in private collections all over the world and, increasingly, in public spaces. It is this that gives me a sense of how far the Papamoa artist... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Spending a few hours at a local boat ramp with the harbour wardens was a rewarding experience in the weekend. The annual 'ramp day” provides a chance for the volunteer wardens to chat with boaties,... Read More

News HoundAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz I've been babysitting this week, my English family with their miniature short haired person who constantly needs amusing. And I'm just the dog for the job. The miniature short haired person is just like a... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz I want to start this week by recognising the now legendary Tauranga Police Charity luncheon that was held at the TECT Arena a couple of weeks back. A whopping $266,000 was raised for some great causes... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Elected members met with local MP's Tony Ryall and Simon Bridges last week for a discussion on Route K's future ownership and any role they might have to help their constituencies. The issue facing... Read More