Blogs

TAB and boxing

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz As a keen - but largely unsuccessful - punter that has a number of very small bets on the horses each week using his online TAB account, Sideline Sid receives a... Read More

Recognising volunteers, the heart of community sport

Active Voice with Mariah Ririnui Community Sport Advisor Volunteers are a significant part of community sport and without them many sports would simply not be able to take place. Volunteers can be found in all... Read More

Tropospheric Temperatures 1979 to April 2018

Weather Eye with John Maunder The chart below shows that since 1979, when reliable satellite observations became available, there has been little overall trend in the average tropospheric temperatures, apart from milder/warmer temperatures... Read More

Real solutions to world issues

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz There are so many important issues facing the world today. Famine. Climate. Terrorism. Overpopulation. Plastic shopping bags. Yet some people fail to take these things seriously,... Read More

NZ First commitments shine through

Clayton Mitchell New Zealand First MP As a New Zealand First MP I am proud to see several New Zealand First policies being implemented as part of the 2018 Budget. The policies and financial support will contribute towards the process... Read More

War memorial for Papamoa

Straight from city council A personal view, by Councillor Steve Morris Driving through small towns in New Zealand you'll notice they all have war memorials commemorating local men who gave their lives for our freedom. Papamoa... Read More

Priorities wrong in the budget

Todd Muller National MP This month saw the Labour government deliver their first budget and I must say, as MP for Bay of Plenty, I was underwhelmed and disappointed. During the campaign great things were promised, but they... Read More

Delighted with the budget

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP Last week I was proud to stand in Jacinda's team as a part of the collation government as we presented our first Budget to Aotearoa. This Budget sees the rebuilding of critical public services, taking... Read More

Spotlight on Curcumin and OPC part 2

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz I speak daily to people affected by inflammation. This commonly affects joints, but can also affect most types of body tissue. While we can feel the discomfort of joint inflammation,... Read More

Helping older adults find their feet

Active Voicewith Simone RoseKeep on your Feet support You're never too old to challenge yourself - in fact, challenging your mind and body is a great way to stay fit and active throughout the golden years. Old age is inevitable, but limiting... Read More

Bay sporting greats

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Some athletes seem to have all the skill sets from a young age, while others have a journey to reach the top in their chosen sport. A good example of the two roads to success is provided... Read More

Earth is a Ball #2 – Tauranga City AFC vs Waiheke United match report

Earth is a ballwith Isla GanleyYoung Journalist I'm Isla Ganley from Tauranga City AFC. I'm 11 years old and I'm heading to Russia in June as a young journalist to report on 'Football for Friendship' (F4F) in Moscow in the lead up to the FIFA World... Read More