Claire Rogers All about wine sunlive.co.nz A big thanks to Oliver from Red + White Cellars for tasting the lovely Envoy 2007 Chardonnay with chief Spy Valley winemaker Paul Bourgeios. Given that I have thoroughly enjoyed this wine before, I am... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel sunlive.co.nz The German pest has returned from her holiday and is hell bent on catching up on lost time. She has been regaling me with stories about her road trip although it's damn hard for her to say a lot really... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner sunlive.co.nz The hiatus that surrounds council election time is drawing to a close. This week the newly elected council met informally with their partners to introduce themselves in a relaxed environment. Mayor... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits sunlive.co.nz Hands up, who doesn't bother watching TVNZ's breakfast show anymore?We don't care who Paul Henry offends, he is damned good television and the country is the worse for his departure. Nationally, the Paul... Read More

Dawn Kiddie sunlive.co.nz Well this week I have had a change of plans and I am going to introduce you all to an amazing new super food from the Amazon, 'The acai (pronounced 'Ah-Sigh-Ee') berry'. This berry comes in puree form and is now being... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger sunlive.co.nz Robyn Pickett is a Tauranga based artist who paints out of a small home-based studio in Pillans Point, Tauranga. Although Robyn studied art throughout her earlier schooling years, a career in Auckland took... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian sunlive.co.nz With the Steamers playing their last game of the ITM Cup regular season on Thursday night - Sidline Sid reckons that following the Steamers is like living life on a roller coaster. Having... Read More

Grant Buchanan Mile High Karate & Youngforest Tai Chi Mile High Karate Everyone wants the best for their children. But how is it possible to build that unflappable confidence, focus and 'go get 'em' attitude that will lead to success in their lives? Many... Read More

Carol Stovold Quality Kidz qualitykidz.co.nz Tauranga Last week I discussed the magic of the brain and some brief information on how knowledge is consolidates. This week I am exploring the primary motivators for the human brain and associated biological... Read More

Catherine Delahunty Green MP greens.org.nz Online marketplace Trade Me is moving to regulate the trade of new kwila furniture or decking products, following discussions with the Green Party and a coalition of non-governmental organisations. Kwila... Read More

Guy Gardiner Accounting Now accountingnow.co.nz With the change in GST, it is a good time to re-examine how you claim your motor vehicle expenses. Virtually every business owner has a private vehicle or has a wife/husband/partner who owns a private... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living johnarts.co.nz Our bodies work best when we have optimal levels of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. This week we look at deficiencies in common trace minerals and the disastrous effects these can have on our health. If... Read More