Health Basicswith Diana Bomfordof Active Nutrition Is menopause a time to mourn the passing of fertility or a time to celebrate the new era you are moving into? Whichever way you are looking at this time of your life, you definitely should be celebrating... Read More

Mike ChapmanNZKGI Chief Executive Bio-security is the hot topic at the moment with the Fruit Fly find in Auckland. The question everyone is asking is: how secure are our borders from bio-security risks from other countries? After all it was only... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has just rediscovered one of lives big lessons - never presume anything, (especially when on the other side of the world). While he boasted of sending his weekly blogs... Read More

John ArtsAbundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we saw how nutrients such as vitamins C, trace minerals including zinc and vitamin D are needed to help our immune system defend against pathogens, commonly bacterial and viral infections. Our... Read More

On sitewith Certified Builders PresidentJason McClintock The Certified Builders Association of New Zealand Inc is only open to builders who meet the most stringent of membership criteria. Certified Builders is literally 'a community of craftsmen'... Read More

Shaping Upwith Vickey Macintoshof Tauranga Healthy Inspirations Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle, but its benefits go far beyond weight management and fitness. Studies have consistently shown that regular exercise can ease symptoms... Read More

Captivating childrenby Anna Rutten from Kidiwise Early Learning Centre 'The future will belong to the nature-smart - those individuals, families, businesses, and political leaders who develop deeper understanding of the transformative power of... Read More

Biting Back in the Baywith Pinky Green Western Bay of Plenty recreational fishers cannot agree: some maintain the fishing is getting tougher and some insist it remains pretty good. There are also those who argue that it's mainly a matter of luck.... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The government's idea of increasing class sizes didn't go down well with the New Zealand public. In fact you could call it an epic fail. Sometimes you have to wonder what planet our politicians are on.... Read More

News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz Here are the answers to some tricky household questions that have been asked around our place lately. Q: Why is it necessary to make a game out of the boss putting on his socks every morning? A: Because it's... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz In an ironic and unwitting twist of political fate it looks as if next year's financial rates increase will receive acceptance from most ratepayers. Our finance controller, who sits behind elected... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has completed its deliberations on its draft Ten Year Plan. A key issue identified in the plan was the leadership and management approach that council was planning... Read More