Daz SwitallaFlavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz It was a very hot and humid day and I was riding around Penang Island being a tourist and taking in the sights. In a small village near the middle of the island, I stopped by... Read More

Around the Clubs We've just had the glitz and glamour of the Lion Foundation NZ Surf League in Mount Maunganui, but this weekend the grassroots of surf life saving are on show. The proud Pukehina Club will host the Harris Cup on Saturday, named... Read More

Martial Musings with Grant Buchanan of Mile HighKarate and Youngforest Tai Chi One of the reasons so many are glued to sports is because it's becoming one of the few areas in society were excellence is encouraged and rewarded. We love seeing a... Read More

Weather Eyewith John Maunder The ‘Maunder Minimum' is the name given to the period from 1645 to 1715 when the number of sunspots - ‘storms' on the sun - became almost zero. The period is named after the solar astronomer Edward Walter... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Over the years The Cargo Shed on Tauranga's Dive Crescent has had a mixed history as a local craft market. Many will remember the former market space where a mixture of arts and crafts, bric-a-brac, home... Read More

On sitewith Certified Builders PresidentJason McClintock If you're in the trade or you've got what it takes, you'll be aware of the new licensing laws that come into force March 1 for residential construction. What you might not realise is that... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz Bike Wise is definitely in full swing now and what wonderful weather we have had this past week to enjoy. Bruce Galloway's Urban Mountain Bike Loop starting from the Historic Village on Wednesday night... Read More

Laura's screening with Laura Weaser Breaking with usual blog tradition, I am not reviewing a movie today, but movie genres in light of Valentine's Day. The Notebook: the ultimate romantic film that all guys universally loathe. As Valentine's Day... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz There's been a fair bit of teeth gnashing over breastfeeding lately. A quick survey of my mates reveal they're all for it, although some noted it's hard to find a willing woman these days. Especially... Read More

News HoundAdy & Flo The boss and I have been having a little ‘R and R' lately. Well he has, I have been kept busy trying to keep my worldly possessions from being torn to shreds by my off-sider Flo; a canine equivalent of a mobile disposal... Read More

Andrew Martin Global Outlook Blogger I have recently been pouring over a book by Dick Smith, the founder of Dick Smith Electronics, Australian Geographic and Dick Smith Foods: ‘The Australian Population Crisis - The dangers of unsustainable... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz At Strategy and Policy Committee, Bob Clarkson addressed the elected members in its public forum section on the subject of affordable housing. Bob told us that contrary to rumours he had gone... Read More