Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Mills Reef wines are made in a soft rounded style with natural fruit characters the main emphasis. They are designed for everyday enjoyment and are well priced. The 2010 Mills Reef Sauvignon Blanc... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Before I get into this week's rant, I am finding it difficult trying to come to terms with the events in Christchurch and I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to all you folk down there... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz It seems you can say what you like in an attempt to get elected to local government. Warwick Lampp, electoral officer for the recent council elections, tabled his election report at full council... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation's hearts and minds are focused on the tragedy in Canterbury this week. There's a hollow feeling of frustration and helplessness amongst many of us outside that region - wanting to assist,... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz February has gone so fast and before we know it we are heading towards the end of Bike Wise month. I hope you have all been enjoying all the fantastic events your local clubs and groups have been hosting.... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Last Saturday, Sidline Sid decided to check out the new BMX track and facilities at what was the old rubbish dump in Cambridge Road. What I found was another group of people in the... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz With 87 spaces filled by the Bay's creative best, this exciting new event on Tauranga's art calendar is shaping up to be a great success. Please make sure that ArtFair 2011, to be held on Saturday, March... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz Thanks again to everyone who took part in 'Go by Bike Day' last Wednesday. I thought you might like to know that after serving 150 people breakfast we had less than half a rubbish bag of rubbish for... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz It has been a very sad summer for some, with five separate incidents resulting in loss of life in, or near, the waters of the Bay of Plenty. We have had deaths following a jetski accident on... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz Bitter attacks on councillor Norm Mayo dominated the first Katikati Community Board meeting on Wednesday night (February 9). These attacks were a continuation of attacks in the local paper, and... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Think ripe red cherries, plums and spice, late summer warmth, ahh Summerhouse Pinot Noir.Heather and Meric Davies planted Summerhouse vineyard on north-facing glacial soils in 1995, and quickly established... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Our quest for a slogan draws to a close this week, with many hundreds of ideas being tossed around, and some just tossed aside by our team of highly judgemental tossers. So thanks to the many who contributed.... Read More