The music man’s last hoorah
The self-professed music man has one last show in him and it's really only stairs getting in his way. Brian Cotter has been an announcer for Village Radio every Saturday for the last three... read more
Therapy dog provides lifeline for Tara
A jovial girl leads a caramel labradoodle around the park, they run up the hill carefree like any other child and their pet. But there is one small clue that this relationship is different,... read more
Keeping an eye on things
Papamoa has a strong claim to being the most neighbourly neighbourhood in the country. More than 60 per cent of households are members of Neighbourhood Support – a network known for... read more
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Solo parents face rental struggles
Young single parents say they are struggling to secure rental properties... read more
7:40am Friday 3rd Jul
Church to rise in Golden Sands
A church is aiming to be a community hub with a new $5 million building in... read more
7:37am Friday 3rd Jul
The business of relaxation
Times are tense but one couple is rolling up their sleeves and turning relaxation... read more
7:39am Friday 3rd Jul
Minding her own beeswax
Sue MacDougall is sending a strong message about the importance of standing... read more
7:28am Friday 3rd Jul
Rough sleeper belongings removed without warning
A homeless man says he is angry after his personal belongings were taken... read more
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COLUMNISTS
A red guitar and playing the blues
Winston Watusi Music Plus As the music scene returns to normal so does this column; this week we've got a blues gig and a new album. The album,... read more
Free stuff for everyone
Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch The Green Party has come up with a great solution to something – I'm not sure what exactly – with its... read more
Bring back the Mount Borough Council?
Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris “I'll be in Tauranga at 10 o'clock” I say. “You're... read more
The return of the Mitre 10 Cup
Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The saying that ‘the more that things change - the more that they stay... read more