Blogs

‘Roll up Roll up’

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sidline Sid was delighted to see that a local Mount Maunganui group of women are putting together a Roller Derby 'Crew' to compete in the non stop action 'sport'. While Roller Derby... Read More

Kaimai classic

Luis Moresco Life Personal Fitness www.sunlive.co.nz The signature multisport event in the Bay of Plenty is one of the largest multisport events in the country. The event attracts both the elite and casual and this spectacular 67km course can be... Read More

Could sugar be making you sick?

Jaine Kirtley Bay Naturopath baynaturopath.co.nz Sugar is part of the way of life for most people in New Zealand; home baking, morning teas, afternoon teas, desserts, lollies, ice cream, sugary drinks and so much more. But these sugary foods cause... Read More

Following my own advice

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I thought for a change, we would look at what I do to maintain my health. Some readers know that I spent many years with a range of health issues, including CFS and chronic respiratory (bronchiectasis)... Read More

No more lolly scrambles

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz Council has been hearing submissions to its proposed annual plan this week. Surprisingly submissions are down by roughly two thirds over past years. Maybe it's because it's post election year,... Read More

Keeping children safe over winter

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz By Carol Stovold, managing director, Quality Kidz and president of NZ Home-based Early Childhood Education Association Around the home and section, some dangers are obvious - others are just as dangerous,... Read More

Heading abroad and issues at home

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz America At the present time I'm in the United States of America learning about the US foreign policy process. The programme I am attending is put on by the US Government and it was a great honour to... Read More

Oropi Inspiration

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Talulah - Belle Lautrec Nunes is a professional full-time artist and part-time art teacher. She has a diploma of art and creativity and her paintings are exhibited in numerous galleries throughout the... Read More

Welcome to the real world

Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz At almost 21, (which is four years off 25, which is half way to 50, which is half way off a 100), I feel like I'm blundering through life wondering when I'll become a... Read More

Lost and found

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Newsflash: Investigators uncover Lord Lucan, Amelia Earhart and Elvis The long-missing persons were located this week when it was realised that Osama bin Laden, the world's most wanted man, lived for... Read More

Spicy Lamb and Greek Yoghurt Dip

Dawn Kiddie Great grub in a minute www.sunlive.co.nz This beautiful spicy rub and yoghurt dip is from Annabel Langbein's latest book 'The Free Range Cook' - another must have in your cookbook collection. I have served this with lamb and on a bed... Read More

Tips for feeding independence

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz Each child has their own unique ways of doing things, in their own time; and feeding independently is no different. The important thing to remember is there is no specific age that they need to be accomplished... Read More