Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch I always chuckle a little bit when I remember the fuss that was made over the beginning of the new millennium - January 1, 2000. I was living in Rarangi at the time, on the East Coast at the top... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus Is it too late to take one final glance in the rear-view mirror? Let's hope not, as that's what's on the cards this week, a quick look back at the recorded music that has enlivened and inspired me over... Read More

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP As many Kiwis do, I'm making the most of the summer by spending quality time with my family and friends, catching up on sleep and reflecting on the year that's been; it's my annual... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Kiwi sporting journalists are strange creatures around the time of the festive season and the advent of the new year, handing out imaginary awards, for achievements... Read More

Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch Aah, the holidays have arrived - or finished depending on your situation. Taking a break can be a lot of hard work and cramming three weeks' work into the week before Christmas is actually one... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus Happy new year! Resolutions done and dusted? Ready for an exciting new decade? Once again we are outrunning various fictional attempts to imagine the upcoming year. We will not be fighting an endless... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus There are many traditions at this time of year. The last metaphorical grains of sand are about to slide through 2019's hourglass and increasingly tamped-down New Year's Eve celebrations will be... Read More

Daniel Hutchinson From The Hutch I'm always a little bit optimistic about my New Year resolutions. I figure if you aim extremely high, then chances are when you come plummeting back to Earth, at least you might be halfway up the... Read More

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris A couple of announcements last week are arguably the most significant move by Government in Tauranga yet. Councils' borrowing is constrained by the Department... Read More

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP The Mount was buzzing with activity on the weekend of December 14-15 with some very positive and inspiring events happening. There was a fantastic turn out for the Mount Monster race, with... Read More

Simon Bridges National Party Leader simonbridges.co.nz 2019 has been a big year and I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved break over Christmas and New Year and take the chance to spend some quality time with family and friends.... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus And suddenly it's almost Christmas. It happens like that. Sometime around October shops and supermarkets start playing Christmas music and selling candy canes from specially-themed displays. Then... Read More