Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Double standards of the Rainbow Warrior Princess. It's been a big week for Derrick of New Plymouth. He had Lucy Lawless clinging to him. At least that what I read in a newspaper. It's not every day that... Read More

News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz What could happen if a dog continued to chase parked cars, run into sliding doors, or have a nasty experience with Photoshop. Today's column is short and sweet. A bit like my friend Millie.I was supposed... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Warrior. Directed By Gavin O'Connor. Out on DVD March 7. Every man is a warrior, driven to fight not only physically against others, but emotionally against society, economy and even family. Visually played out... Read More

Claire RogersAll about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Saint Clair Pinot Noir is delicious for its rich palate of ripe dark berries. Well-balanced acidity with silky ripe tannins, the finish is layered with toasty oak, subtle vanilla and coffee, which is... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz By the time you read this, Minister for Local Government Nick Smith will have, or will be about to release, a paper on proposals for changes to the way councils are organised and what they should... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz One of the key challenges this region faces is its ability to fund essential infrastructure. Such infrastructure is very expensive and because of its long life, needs to be designed and built... Read More

Ian McLeanSpokesperson for the Green Party The Tauranga monthly film group recently showed 'Growthbusters”, the story of one man's fight against the prophet Growth. Set in Colorado, the film documents the effects on a small town of determined... Read More

Paula ThompsonBOP Regional Councillorwww.envbop.govt.nz Reform of local government is underway. The minister will announce proposed changes in the next few weeks. Nobody knows exactly what is planned, but I am picking the changes to include; fewer... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz Leadership positions were offered in this column earlier this month. I have had a number of requests for more information and for a fuller job description. I must remind you that, from the Davos... Read More

Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic Be happy, do the things you want to do, love the ones you have around you and reap the benefits of improved wellbeing and good health. I write my column today in loving memory of Kevin Manuhiri Wehipeihana. The... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz A big occasion in Bay of Plenty Cricket takes place this weekend when the Bay celebrates 80 years of representative cricket. Things were very different in the country when the first... Read More

Daz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz As the mercury rises, I am sure people slow down. I witnessed this last Sunday at the Mount market. The heat was drawing most people to any shade and there was no sense of urgency.... Read More