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A touchy issue...

Dr David Wellington Greerton Chiropractic greertonchiropractic The topic of stroke (as a result of vertebral artery dissection) and chiropractic manipulation is always delicate if not inflammatory. There are two opposing opinions. First is, the... Read More

Toddlers at meal time

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz www.qualitykidz.co.nz There's nothing like taking the children out for dinner at a function with the in-laws to make a parent decide to work on their offsprings' table manners. Table manners are another way that people... Read More

Murphy’s law

Philip Holland Financial Independence financialindependence Murphy's Law is an old adage that is typically stated as, 'Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong'. We all know our friend Murphy and you have probably experienced Murphy's Law first... Read More

Purchases demand caution

Bryan Easton Grimshaw & Co www.grimshaw.co.nz Two recent high court judgments highlight the need for buyers of residential property to be cautious when purchasing 'off the plans'. Both judgments concerned the recently-built apartment buildings... Read More

The real secret to younger skin

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz After my morning shave I use a natural paraben-free antioxidant moisturiser which helps to nourish and hydrate skin and of course feels great. The skin is our largest organ and has a surprising ability... Read More

Fresh, vibrant tastes of summer

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz It was a pleasure to enjoy a glass of the 2010 Mills Reef Reserve Pinot Gris in the barrel room with Dan Shea from Mills Reef Winery. What a lovely, fresh and vibrant summer wine. The grapes were... Read More

Councils reap benefits

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The introduction/induction process for the new councils continued this week. All three local councils - the regional council, Western Bay District Council and Tauranga City had a 'meet and greet'... Read More

From around the estuary

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz We have the results from the first round of the Te Puna Food Bowl. Ducks 1, Cat 0 (see full match report below). Black Cat 1, Blackbirds 0, Wild Roosters 0, the Mad German 6. Ralph the Cat, a team... Read More

The Soldier

By Wayne Jessop The pain was worse tonight. Alfred Willings rubbed his chest and lay back against the pillows as black streaks of pain radiated out from his rib cage and down his left arm. He had been thinking about his mates in the 27 Machine Battalion... Read More

To the champs

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz With the World Rowing Championships (WRC) just over the hill at Lake Karapiro, I decided some months ago that I needed to be part of one of the few world sporting championships to... Read More

Wine wonders at No. 1

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz No. 1 The Strand is bringing the best of both worlds to you on Wednesday, November 10, with five great wines matched with five great dishes. Winemaker David Birt from Kina Beach Vineyard and Daryl... Read More

Putting your back into it

Dr David Wellington Greerton Chiropractic www.greertonchiropractic.co.nz Why is your spine important? Because it's the central structure of the body and you only have one. 1. It provides rigidity to stand upright, supporting the head, chest and... Read More