Blogs

Cricket viewing for all

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz For the many cricket fans who can't be at the Bay Oval to see the Black Caps verses England action unfold, the alternatives are Sky Television or the or the old fashioned way of catching... Read More

Tropospheric Temperatures 1979 to January 2018

Weather Eyewith 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 since... Read More

Improper names for proper things

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz I remember very clearly the day I discovered raisins were actually dried grapes. It was shocking and embarrassing at the same time. I nearly fell off my tricycle, which can be quite dangerous when... Read More

The by-election: Staying the course or getting back on track?

Straight from city councilA personal view,by Councillor Steve Morris The loss of Cr Gail McIntosh left some large boots to fill both in terms of intellect and work ethic. While we have a by-election for one seat, the outcome could change the direction... Read More

TECT changes gear towards community needs

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP The proposed changes to TECT got a mixed reaction from the public. Personally, I found them very positive, with TECT shining a spotlight on future interest to invest in the community through the opportunity... Read More

Businesses don't want to be taking the risk

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz That's the feedback I'm getting from Tauranga business people about the removal of the 90-day trial for businesses with more than 20 staff. I'm really lucky to have the opportunity to visit businesses... Read More

Spotlight on Simon Fenlon

Spotlight on...with Janne GuitarGirl English-born Simon Fenlon considers himself a Kiwi, as his family moved to New Zealand when he was just four. Although his father was an accomplished pianist, Simon remembers the day he saw a Scottish pipe band... Read More

Try and show a little kindness around the Bay

Jan TinettiLabour MP A huge bouquet this week to a local supermarket employee who helped an elderly lady with her groceries and also to the man who observed this very kind act and took the time to post a thank you to him on the Mt Maunganui Noticeboard... Read More

Inflammation seminar in town next month

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Our bodies possess the most extraordinary ability to repair damage and fight off pathogens that can make us sick.Our immune cells patrol every part of our body ready to repel bacterial, viral and fungal... Read More

New Mitsubishi Triton (2018)

DriveLine Fleetwith Colin Bower One of the things I enjoy about being part of the Driveline team is the opportunity to test drive the latest models to help my clients with their decision-making process. As independent advisers, we can be completely... Read More

What is your why?

Jane Le GuayHealth Team Leader,Sport Bay of Plenty Tom wanted to connect with people, Valerie wanted to live life to the fullest and Robert wanted to get his strength back - all these are their reasons for getting active - their 'why's'. One... Read More

The agony and ecstasy of the Winter Olympics

Sideline SidSports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The extreme agony and ecstasy of sport was on display during the of the television coverage of the Winter Olympics in South Korea last week. Winning never looked better than when American... Read More