Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid was delighted last weekend, when the two teams he is passionate about and follows through thick and thin both blitzed their opponents. Any rugby fan worth his salt in New... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder On July 1 (Canada Day) Canada Post unveiled five new stamps designed to showcase one of Canadians' most popular topics: the weather. The five stamps, issued to coincide with the 175th anniversary of continuous weather... Read More

Catherine McCullochCommunity ManagerSport Bay of Plenty We are spoilt for outdoor choices In the Bay of Plenty region, with stunning parks, beaches and reserves to explore; however many locals don't know these ‘gems' even exist. Virtually... Read More

Catherine McCullochCommunity ManagerSport Bay of Plenty We are spoilt for outdoor choices In the Bay of Plenty region, with stunning parks, beaches and reserves to explore; however many locals don't know these ‘gems' even exist. Virtually... Read More

Beautiful Youby Suzanne Edmonds Each week, beauty enthusiast Suzanne Edmonds explores the best ways to take care of ourselves so that we love the skin we're in. If you enjoyed the sun in your youth, chances are your skin is paying for it now. Hindsight... Read More

Eat for keepswith Leigh Elder Our new charity, NZ Blood-Sugar Foundation is raising funds for the free EFK challenge pilot, which will begin on September 19 and finish on December 19. We are also looking for sponsors and people with specialist... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The magnificent TEL expressway is open for business and from all accounts is a stunning success.I've lost count of the number of people fizzing at the gills with great feedback, especially the regular... Read More

Clayton MitchellNew Zealand First MP The government has been keeping secrets around its involvement in what is possibly the world's largest multi-national ‘free-trade' agreement. The Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPPA) is being negotiated... Read More

Catherine StewartTauranga City Councillor Last Saturday morning I attend a special Chunuk Bair commemoration service at the War Memorial gates at the Tauranga Domain. Representatives from the RSA, Army and Air cadets were in attendance. That afternoon... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz While the overall crime rate is at its lowest in over 30 years, family violence remains a pressing issue that we need to address. About half of all homicides in New Zealand are a result of family violence,... Read More

Matt CowleyTauranga City Councillor The crowds flocking to the waterfront to see, touch, and connect with the Hairy Maclary sculptures says it all. I've seen kids reading Hairy Maclary books with their parents in so many places throughout the city... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The place to be on Saturday morning for mums, dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents and related family members will be Maramtanga Park in Te Puna, where the annual Western Bay of Plenty... Read More