Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Bay of Plenty artist Bryce Brown describes his latest body of work as semi-autobiographical, yet symbolic in ways that we can all relate to. Bryce says of the recent work: 'With life's ups and downs over... Read More

Soil matterswith Peter Burton Eco-logic Soil Improvement Ltd The recent feedback from Eco-Logic Soil Improvement dairy farm clients using DoloZest/CalciZest based soil fertility programmes, is that this season, if not the most productive to date,... Read More

From the labPeter Lesterof Quantum Laboratories Many years ago, I visited a family in Minnesota and found all their cooking was conducted using potassium salts as opposed to common sodium salts. The dear lady of the house asked me to comment,... Read More

2012 Olympicswith Ella NicholasCanoe slalom athlete '150 days and over 300 training sessions to go until you are racing at the Olympics Ella.” This is what my coach told me yesterday as I prepared for yet another training session. He also... Read More

Simon BridgesNational MP simonbridges.co.nz With Parliament in recess last week, it was a pleasure to attend a lot of great events in Tauranga. Among the occasions I went to was the installation of a new Vicar at St George's Gate Pa Church. I am... Read More

Vet's VoiceKathleen Linpus www.vetcaretauranga.co.nz Hyperthyroidism is the most common hormone imbalance in older cats. The thyroid gland is in the neck of the cat, and is not normally felt. In cats with hyperthyroidism, the gland enlarges and... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Double standards of the Rainbow Warrior Princess. It's been a big week for Derrick of New Plymouth. He had Lucy Lawless clinging to him. At least that what I read in a newspaper. It's not every day that... Read More

News HoundsAdy & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz What could happen if a dog continued to chase parked cars, run into sliding doors, or have a nasty experience with Photoshop. Today's column is short and sweet. A bit like my friend Millie.I was supposed... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Warrior. Directed By Gavin O'Connor. Out on DVD March 7. Every man is a warrior, driven to fight not only physically against others, but emotionally against society, economy and even family. Visually played out... Read More

Claire RogersAll about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Saint Clair Pinot Noir is delicious for its rich palate of ripe dark berries. Well-balanced acidity with silky ripe tannins, the finish is layered with toasty oak, subtle vanilla and coffee, which is... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz By the time you read this, Minister for Local Government Nick Smith will have, or will be about to release, a paper on proposals for changes to the way councils are organised and what they should... Read More

Jane NeesBOP Regional Councillorwww.janenees.co.nz One of the key challenges this region faces is its ability to fund essential infrastructure. Such infrastructure is very expensive and because of its long life, needs to be designed and built... Read More