Laura's screening with Laura Weaser As a slow-burning melodrama, don't expect any explosive political tensions as these candidates go head to head - but watch the sparks crackle under the surface of this smouldering character study. Double vision:... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we saw our 50s are a critical time where we start to see the effects of our previous health choices, but more importantly, set the scene for our health outcomes in the later part of our lives.... Read More

Daz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz During summer, the accelerated growth from the garden often brings an abundant array of flavours to our attention. My favourite February flavours, such as tomatoes and capsicums,... Read More

Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz The Sundaise Music Festival is to be held on March 10 - 11, near Waihi. It is a two day music festival of emerging local and top New Zealand artists. Organisers of this family friendly, cultural event believe... Read More

The Wild Sideby Brian and Claire Rogers Flounder spearing is one of those hunting methods that strips everything back to the basics. Man and spear, stalking his prey by hand, just as mankind (and some of the stroppier womankind) have done for thousands... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz Parliament has now been going for a fortnight and I have enjoyed being back in Wellington where I have a new role as chairman of the Finance and Expenditure Select Committee. This committee occupies... Read More

Nicki MillerBikewise Blogwww.sportbop.co.nz Bike Wise events have been going on all over the city over the last week. It's great to see so many fluro wearing cyclists out and about, commuting and cycling for recreation. On Wednesday night keen... Read More

Write Space Literary news, views and reviewshttp://taurangawriters.org.nz This week's Write Space by Margaret Beverland. At the end of January, the United Nations panel on global sustainability concluded that by 2040 the impact of the projected... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser This Means War. Directed by McG (Charlie's Angels fame). In cinemas now. 'Mates before dates' is put to the test. Taking the Battle of the Sexes literally, two grown men start a full-scale war on each other in... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Kiwi ingenuity is alive and well, RR researchers discovered in the weekend during a routine inspection of thongs on the beach. Now, before you all jump to smutty conclusions that RR researchers have... Read More

News HoundAdy & Flo Is this some kind of a joke? The bosses go 'rabbit” hunting and come back with these. I didn't know rabbits could fly? Our big outing of the week was down to the lakes to chase rabbits. Not surprising, with the way... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Originally dubbed 'noisy boys' park, the TECT All Terrain Park is a permanent home for activities no longer suitable amongst our increasingly urbanised community. The 1700ha park title carries... Read More