Winston Watusi Music Plus Bob Dylan has written another book; it's one every songwriter will want to read. Let's take time off this week from the local. Why not? Things continue apace and a week won't hurt. I could mention Sean... Read More

Angie Warren-Clark Labour MP Childcare is a huge family cost. Our newest policy reverses a freeze on the income threshold for childcare eligibility that National put in place in 2010. These changes kick in from April 1, 2023. Two,... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz There is an air of optimism amongst New Zealand Cricket fans, that the Black Caps can lift the ICC Men's T20 World Cup aloft in triumph, on Sunday night. However,... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder This week over 40,000 people will attend COP 27, the 27th gathering of the Conference of the Parties dealing with climate change. In contrast, 37 years ago a small group of 100 scientists met in the... Read More

Science talk With Chris Duggan House of Science Chris Duggan is a scientist, educator, mother of two adult daughters, and farmers wife. After many years teaching secondary school Science and Chemistry, she switched her focus... Read More

Winston Watusi Music Plus November is New Zealand Blues Month. Why not? I was thinking about the recently-minted Blues Roots & Grooves Festival in Palmerston North and I reckon it would be easier to divide the name out. So January... Read More

PET TALK With Dr Liza Schneider Does your pet have sore teeth that can lead to other health issues like a weakened immune system, heart and kidney disease? Common signs include bad breath, red gums, the avoidance of harder foods,... Read More

Maddie Hughes FOOD BUZZ Anyone out there heard of a shrub? They're my new favourite thing. It's a vinegar-based syrup infused with any lovely fruit and herbs you have lying around. Add a splash to an icy glass of sparkling water,... Read More

Tamati Coffey Labour List MP Our Government has a very clear vision for New Zealand's future. It's one where our economy provides security and opportunities for everyone; we all have a healthy, affordable place to call home; we... Read More

Todd Talks with Todd Muller National MP With Parliament in recess for a fortnight I've enjoyed getting out to connect with people in different sectors of my electorate, including at afternoon tea meetings I've held with... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder Tauranga October Rainfalls 1898-2022 and Temperatures 1913 - 2022 The graph below shows the range of Tauranga's October rainfalls, from an extreme high of 357 mm in 1916 to a low of only 7 mm in... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondent & historian www.sunlive.co.nz One absolute must-see on our recent South Island trip, was the New Zealand Sports Hall of Fame situated in the iconic Dunedin railway station. Established in 1990,... Read More