Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid has a message for his readers who don't like rugby - come back to read this blog after the Rugby World Cup finishes. What a time to be a rugby fan in the (Western) Bay... Read More

Simon Bridges National MP simonbridges.co.nz Whenever I sit down to write these columns I am amazed by the wonderful things going on in our community. The last couple of weeks have been no different and a few special things have really touched... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz Last week we looked at autoimmune diseases in general and now we can start to identify some important supporting nutritional compounds that can really help. Part of the challenge faced by our immune... Read More

Virginia Iovine-Turner Cucina Amore www.cucinaamore.co.nz Well I have returned back form Italy and what a wonderful culinary trip that was. Pasta is on the menu every day in Italy and this is kind of the same in my household. I know this is the... Read More

Pete Morris Art blogger www.sunlive.co.nz Brazilian born artist Ana Mendina has spent time visiting and living in various parts of the Amazon. During these times she has developed a deep understanding of the region and an affinity with its people.... Read More

Jessica BellNutritionist www.sunlive.co.nz One of the most frequently consumed beverages, coffee, has also developed a bit of a bad rep. Insomnia, weight problems, cellulite, at one point or other coffee has been blamed for pretty much every ill.... Read More

Josh HoskinSmart Money [email protected] I want to start off by making it clear that any idea or opinion I express in my columns is of a personal nature. Following on from my last article about hourly rates and financial advice, I would summarise... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz A combination of fine wine and fine vehicles was sure to be a winner. Chris Gamitsis previewed his new release Lake Chalice Wines surrounded by a stunning array of Audis at Farmer Auto Village on... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz We've taken time out from our busy schedule as journalists, phone hacking and making sensational stories out of nothing, to bring you this column. It's more authentic than Obama's birth certificate... Read More

Ady Breeds Dog's Breakfast www.sunlive.co.nz A mate of mine, Poco the terrier, has landed a role in the Wizard of Oz now that Dingo Deans is no longer the said ‘Wizard' the Aussies thought he was. I may be being a little presumptuous here,... Read More

Ian McLean Green candidate for Tauranga Views differ about the value of MMP as a voting system, but there is no question that it delivers representative government. The reason: you can vote separately and strategically for candidates and parties. Like... Read More

Recently, Tauranga Writers members were asked as an exercise in writing to describe an incident that became a useful lesson on their respective journeys towards writing. This week's Write Space by Jackie Martin. It took a fair bit of reflection... Read More