This lyrical, Chekhovian drama brings three adult siblings together to settle the estate of their late mother, the magisterial Edith Scob. Gathering at the lovely house they must agree to keep or sell, surrounded by the exquisite collection she herself... Read More

Andrew Nimick - Technology consultant Andrew is an independent technology consultant whose focus is what technology can do for business and finding the best tools for the job. A... Read More

It's not often that RR reaches crisis point for ideas for this column. Usually, you can't shut me up. But if ever there was a time when the sumptuous font of creative brilliance runs dry, it is mid summer. When the rest of you are living it up at the... Read More

Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

Graham Clark & Russell Watkins - Political bloggers Two experienced defenders of political freedom take on the establishment through the blogospere. 'Liberty requires eternal vigilance'. ... Read More

Dr Michael Morris - Animal welfare writer Dr Michael Morris has a PhD in zoology from the University of Auckland. He is presently teaching degree courses in environmental management at the Bay of... Read More

Sideline Sid - Sports blogger Sideline Sid is a local sport fanatic. Not only is he a classic rugby bloke but he has views, opinions and knowledge on all sports played in the Bay of Plenty. ... Read More

Graham Clark & Russell Watkins - Political bloggers Two experienced defenders of political freedom take on the establishment through the blogospere. 'Liberty requires eternal vigilance'. ... Read More

Last week saw the final full council meeting for the year. Mayor Stuart Crosby thanked staff and elected members for their contribution. As he was speaking about elected member's contributions, some wag chimed in 'from time to time”. A lengthy... Read More

Llorne Howell - Sports blogger Former cricket international for the Black Caps, Llorne Howell, gives his views on New Zealand's number one summer sport, both for the Bay and the national team. ... Read More

Swedish thriller based on Stieg Larsson's novel and the first in the Millennium Trilogy. Forty years ago, Harriet Vanger disappeared from a family gathering on the island owned and inhabited by the powerful Vanger clan. Her body was never found, yet... Read More

It's been a very active time in the property market for Eves and our clients this year with volume of sales up 30 per cent on this time last year. That's a good news story for a long established local business well known as the real estate company... Read More