Pete MorrisArt blogger www.sunlive.co.nz A combination of talents has enabled Tauranga's Andrew Whyte to earn a living from his love of art. Originally from Whakatane, Andrew has been painting landscapes for 20 years, has had six solo exhibitions... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser The bat of an eyelash, a false smile, a gentle embrace - the actions of The Artist's stars truly speak louder than any words as they paint a self-portrait of the Hollywood machine. The simplest action, the greatest... Read More

Andrew NimickPoint Concept twitter.com/andrewnim This Thursday I attended a meeting set up by the Priority One Instep team. Myself and Rory Birkbeck were there to represent the IdeaShed and we were meeting secondary school teachers from schools... Read More

Sideline SidSports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Twenty20 cricket has grabbed Sideline Sid's attention at the moment with the Black Caps and South Africa going head to head in the last week. There was only one word to describe the... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Killer Elite. In cinemas now. Directed by Gary McKendry. Pitched like a Hollywood cat-and-mouse chase but executed like a gritty BBC miniseries, Killer Elite is more than its explosive exterior as it attempts... Read More

Brian RogersRogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We've been overwhelmed* with responses to last week's call for examples of Kiwi ingenuity. Three in particular stood out as exceptional (probably because those were the only three that we received) so... Read More

News HoundsAdy & Flo Well Flo, what can I say - your pond manners are suspect to say the least, as the rather restrained 'oh no” comment from the pond lady will attest to as she arrived at No.1 The Strand, to find a six-month-old Labrador... Read More

Claire RogersAll about wine www.sunlive.co.nz All Saint Clair Family Estate wines are selected via a unique quality assessment system. This process starts with open minded quality viticulture and continues in the winery, where 250 small tanks are... Read More

Cr Bill FaulknerFaulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz An eventful Full Council meeting this week saw quite a divergence of opinion on a number of matters. One was a clash between Bob Clarkson and Harry Wilson from The Agency (formerly Transit) over... Read More

Brian AndersonThe Western Frontwww.sunlive.co.nz The plan released this week for the development of a Bowentown beachfront complex is a local initiative which includes a marina, retail area, supermarket and a school. It has come from frustration... Read More

Te Ururoa FlavellMP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tena koutou katoa. I hope you enjoyed a restful Christmas break despite the weather. E hoa ma, it has been some time since I presented a column to The Weekend Sun. The matter of an election... Read More

Ian McLean Spokesperson for the Green Party Celebrate the success of Sue Hatchwell, who overcame severe odds - and 41 operations - to complete the recent REAL women's duathlon. Finishing was her mountain, and she climbed it. These days, we provide... Read More