John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz A few weeks ago we looked at the power of flavonoid antioxidants to improve our health. Without exaggeration, I have seen thousands of people improve their health by adding these potent antioxidants... Read More

Daz Switalla Flavour SecretsNo.1 The Strand Chef www.no1thestrand.co.nz We either love them or hate them, but have we really given this bean a fair go? This prolific bean, which seems to take all winter to mature, is finally ready in the garden.... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money [email protected] I am constantly astounded with politicians trying to gain points by comparing our country's economy to that of Australia. For me, it is like comparing apples with oranges or trying that wonderful trick... Read More

Debra Jager Home Instead Senior Care Q: We'd love to have dad come down and visit for Christmas, but he is nervous. He used to love coming to stay, but now at home he has a shower chair and other equipment. He has support workers coming into help... Read More

Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz Oceanbooks, that's what, our new venture for Bay of Plenty writers wanting to independently publish books as print on demand (PoD), or e-Books. The e-Book revolution is... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz As per the tradition, RR offers voters some special advice on election weekend to maximise your voting pleasure. But we won't be mentioning the weather. Why not? Because RR researchers have been reading... Read More

News Hound Ady & Flo It's been a busy week, what with the election looming, a trip away to the bush and my last puppy vaccinations. Jorg and the lovely Margaret, the Mobile Vets, cruised by for my 14 week health check and a wee jab. Fortunately... Read More

Brian Anderson The Western Front www.sunlive.co.nz A caller to a recent election talk back programme quoted that the fall of the Roman Empire occurred when it went from a democracy to a dictatorship and collapsed as a consequence of one simple... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz This weekend the general election will be over. It is also one year since the last local government elections so mercifully for voters, there is a two year ‘breather' before the next... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Nothing beats a nice glass of lightly chilled Rose served as an aperitif. Mix it with a bit of sunshine and good company, serve up a plate of crustini topped with sliced slow roasted field mushrooms... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz On Monday, I attended on behalf of council, the 50th anniversary commemoration service of the Aero Commander air crash on Mount Ruapehu on November 21, 1961. Six people died in the crash of the... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz Late week I attended three meetings where Psa - the serious threat to our kiwifruit industry in the Bay of Plenty - was high on the agenda. It was recognised that the kiwifruit industry is... Read More