Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz The boss's apprentice boy took me for a stroll down The Strand last week, as I am not allowed down there by myself anymore, apparently I am more of a menace to the restaurant punters than some... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The government's Alcohol Reform Bill was considered by elected members at strategy and policy committee this week. We are making a written submission and will be represented in Wellington by Mayor... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz If you think good Sauvignon Blanc only comes from the Marlborough region, then you need to try the Trinity Hill 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke's Bay - it wasn't rated in the top five by Australasia's... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz The first Bike Basics workshop was held on Wednesday night at Koops Cycles with a full house. There were many laughs as participants became familiar with changing a bike tube, checking for punctures... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Ashley Grant was introduced to copper and brass work by his art teacher at New Plymouth's Devon Intermediate School in 1965, and from there he progressed over the years to silver and bone. Over the last... Read More

Luis Moresco Life Personal Fitness www.sunlive.co.nz A lot of us enrol into gyms with the prime focus of getting a toned body and getting attraction from our peers, but not many regularly hit the gyms. Also, some people discontinue their memberships... Read More

Wild Target (Rialto)Directed: Jonathan Lynn.Starring: Bill Nighy, Emily Blunt, Rupert Grint, Martin Freeman. Wild Target was - in short - zany, odd and a wee bit wild. It seemed to be a confused film, taking a very simple storyline but filling it with... Read More

Dawn Kiddie Great grub in a minute www.sunlive.co.nz Well with the beautiful summer days I thought I would make a nice fresh light citrus flavoured dish and again the 'Good Food Trading Co' inspired me with this recipe. Cous cous and chicken salad... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz What a fantastic start to the second week of Bike Wise. The week started with a great turn out for the Mountain Bike Tauranga Summer Series on Monday night. All ages and abilities turned up to tackle... Read More

True GritDirected: Ethan and Joel Coen.Starring: Jeff Bridges, Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, Hailee Steinfield. The Coen Brothers; a directing duo synonymous with success, media hype and critical acclaim. After Oscar winning film 'No Country for Old Men',... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sidline Sid reckons that last Saturday was a fantastic day for Kiwi sport with the New Zealand Sevens team and the Black Caps both posting comprehensive victories - and all three Greerton... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz Bike Wise month is now heading into its second week. Kicking off with some great events last week it was great to see cyclists getting out on their bikes. Yesterday morning, 35 keen Mountain Bikers... Read More