Blogs
04:40pm Wed 30 Nov, 2011
Claire Rogers Cool products and foodie things www.sunlive.co.nz Panettone - a delicious type of sweet bread originally from Milan - is a Christmas holiday favourite in Europe and I can see why. I got to sample both the traditional flavour and... Read More
10:31am Wed 30 Nov, 2011
Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz While the Western Bay doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the big ticket stadiums and arenas that are dotted around the country, the region still manages to attract some smaller... Read More
08:26am Wed 30 Nov, 2011
Dr Anna Rolleston The Cardiac Clinic Don't stress about stress. Just do something about it. Stress on its own is not detrimental to our health - it is our response to stress that causes all the issues. You've most likely heard about the 'fight... Read More
10:35am Tue 29 Nov, 2011
Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Artist Jaynice Lace has just completed two years studying art at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic and has graduated with her Aka Rakai Toi - Diploma in Art Level 6. It was at the Year 2 group exhibition at the... Read More
10:26am Tue 29 Nov, 2011
John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz A few weeks ago we looked at the power of flavonoid antioxidants to improve our health. Without exaggeration, I have seen thousands of people improve their health by adding these potent antioxidants... Read More
10:24am Tue 29 Nov, 2011
Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz We either love them or hate them, but have we really given this bean a fair go? This prolific bean, which seems to take all winter to mature, is finally ready in the garden.... Read More
10:17am Mon 28 Nov, 2011
Josh HoskinSmart Money jhoskin@goldridge.co.nz I am constantly astounded with politicians trying to gain points by comparing our country's economy to that of Australia. For me, it is like comparing apples with oranges or trying that wonderful trick... Read More
08:40am Mon 28 Nov, 2011
Debra Jager Home Instead Senior Care Q: We'd love to have dad come down and visit for Christmas, but he is nervous. He used to love coming to stay, but now at home he has a shower chair and other equipment. He has support workers coming into help... Read More
04:26pm Fri 25 Nov, 2011
Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz Oceanbooks, that's what, our new venture for Bay of Plenty writers wanting to independently publish books as print on demand (PoD), or e-Books. The e-Book revolution is... Read More
12:20pm Fri 25 Nov, 2011
Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz As per the tradition, RR offers voters some special advice on election weekend to maximise your voting pleasure. But we won't be mentioning the weather. Why not? Because RR researchers have been reading... Read More
11:56am Fri 25 Nov, 2011
News Hound Ady & Flo It's been a busy week, what with the election looming, a trip away to the bush and my last puppy vaccinations. Jorg and the lovely Margaret, the Mobile Vets, cruised by for my 14 week health check and a wee jab. Fortunately... Read More
11:53am Fri 25 Nov, 2011
Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz A caller to a recent election talk back programme quoted that the fall of the Roman Empire occurred when it went from a democracy to a dictatorship and collapsed as a consequence of one simple... Read More