Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny He's a little guy with a big following halfway down Cameron Rd. He runs the Sand Bakery and Café with a wide reputation for its cheap and cheerful grilled breakfasts. It's a haven... Read More

Words from the Western Bay Mayor with James Denyer I am committed to engaging with our community and want our council to be upfront and open about the issues that matter to you. I want to share the 'why' behind decisions... Read More

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz How quickly Halloween turns to Christmas; in the blink of an eye pumpkins are replaced by tinsel, reindeer and ho-ho-hoing. Just as the Watusi Country Club's dive-bombing... Read More

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid Hardcore Western Bay of Plenty cricket fans have begun the countdown to the return of test cricket to the Bay Oval on Thursday, December 18. New Zealand will engage... Read More

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz I'm a big fan of 'tribute albums'. The only thing I dislike is the name, tribute album. Most such albums feature multiple people playing the songs of one artist. New... Read More

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny I had oodles of love and support squirreled away in readiness for National Bus Driver Appreciation Day last Sunday. But then I encountered someone I thought more deserving. He was in a bakery... Read More

Abundant Life with John Arts | abundant.co.nz Chondroitin is a naturally occurring compound found in cartilage, and is often used as a supplement to support joint health - particularly in people with osteoarthritis... Read More

A message from Mayor Mahé with Mahé Drysdale The councillors and I recently hosted a community event at the Historic Village, where about 70 locals joined us for an open conversation about our city's future.... Read More

Happy spring! This month I'd like to talk about how to grow your own food on a budget. Growing your own food can be rewarding, and can save you money in the long run. Choose your crops Start by considering growing food that you and your family... Read More

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid When I first got involved with amateur boxing nearly four decades ago, the sport was strictly a male-only affair. Women were prized for their administration skills... Read More

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz There's so much music to follow at the moment, but I wanted to start by plugging one of my favourite non-musical events. The Bay of Plenty Open Studios Art Trail happens... Read More

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny Bugger! Neil Finn turned 65 yesterday. No card this year. Peter Arnett was 91 - Arnett, my hero CNN war correspondent from Invercargill who scored an interview with Osama bin Laden in a... Read More