Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The Christmas crackers are out there, alright.On the home straight to Christmas and you'd think the news would be all goodwill to men and women and peace on earth, right?There's some good news and some... Read More

Ramblings and ruminationswith Tony Moon I grew up back in the dark ages, when records were still mono and commercial radio broadcast was AM frequency only, implacably held in the iron grip of numbingly conservative, self-aggrandising, civil servants,... Read More

Are you ready?with Leigh Elder Outdoor exercising areas are becoming a popular trend all around the world, in places like parks, and on coastal walks and other recreational areas. The equipment is modern, streamlined and very user-friendly with... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor This week two council meetings were scheduled. At Monday's council meeting elected members received a petition regarding the mowing and upkeep of Condor Reserve at Pyes Pa. A video, showing the length... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor What a way to finish the year! The final week of council in 2014 contained a few surprises, but overall it shows we've made good progress during the last 12 months. The year-to-date looks like we'll make $11.7... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz As it's called the silly season, we often find ourselves going nuts with a mix of stress and endless rushing around getting things done before the big day. Some of the best... Read More

Todd TalksBy Todd Muller One of the most common questions I receive is: 'What have the first months as an MP been like? Is it what you expected?' My answer: 'No - it's harder work, more intense, immense fun; and I love every minute of it”. Being... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz As Sideline Sid gets older, he gets grumpier. One of the things that makes him grumpy is the plethora of reality TV shows that dominate television today. Staged rubbish where outcomes... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It seems every year is the same - all of a sudden there's a slight panic when you realise how close Christmas is. There's always lots to do - and for some reason it all has... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It seems every year is the same - all of a sudden there's a slight panic when you realise how close Christmas is. There's always lots to do - and for some reason it all has... Read More

Dazz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It seems every year is the same - all of a sudden there's a slight panic when you realise how close Christmas is. There's always lots to do - and for some reason it all has... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor On any given week, people approach Tauranga City Council with new ways we can do things better. I'd hate to live in a city that relied solely on elected members for ideas to progress the city. I want to encourage... Read More