Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz It's been a tough old week here at RR headquarters with the now well-reported departure of my most loyal and fun loving companion.This column won't dwell on Diesel the chocolate Labrador, but for those... Read More

The Rogers household is still in a state of shock and disbelief at the sudden loss of our 12 year old Chocolate Labrador, Diesel. Everyone feels their animals are special and those loving pet owners who have lost their furry friends know what I mean. Much... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sidline Sid has been thinking (which is always dangerous) - however, this time it was about a word that we tend to often use in sport, and more importantly rugby, without really thinking... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz Following a recent piece on the absurd situation at our surf beaches, we've had quite a bit of feedback on the suggestion that poor swimmers and those without boards should wear lifejackets.Not surprisingly,... Read More

The Sun team farewell our most loyal friend and columnist, Diesel, who passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday. Our best big brown buddy; self-appointed lunch box monitor and celebrity was aged 12. He had a massive fan base, due to the Dining... Read More

Write Space Literary news, views and reviews http://taurangawriters.org.nz Is talking to the dead a matter of fact or fiction? I still don't know the answer to that, do you? Once upon a time I started working with medium Kelvin Cruickshank on... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The appointment of Tauranga City's new CEO is nearing completion. An announcement is imminent. As I've mentioned before, it is a long drawn-out process where you have to be fair to everyone.... Read More

Paula Thompson BOP Regional Councillor www.envbop.govt.nz It's that time of year again, when councils set rates for funding the year ahead's expenditure. Given the extraordinarily difficult economic times we all face, the pressures on councils... Read More

Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz Tena koutou katoa. Just a correction, before I begin. Ria Hall, who I spoke about in my last column, is a Maungatapu local. She still has strong connections to Te Puna, however, it is my understanding... Read More

John Cronin BOP Regional Council Chairman www.envbop.govt.nz Auckland's super city has just released a discussion document which will help form a draft of its first-ever spatial plan. And while this plan is for Auckland, it will have an impact... Read More

Jane Nees BOP Regional Councillor www.janenees.co.nz Recognising and celebrating success is always nice, but sharing the success is where the real rewards kick in. This week I had the opportunity to attend an open day at the orchard of the supreme... Read More

Get LowDirected: Aaron SchneiderStarring: Robert Duvall, Sissy Spacek, Bill Murray and Lucas Black. ‘Get Low' is keeping a low-key profile for a film that packs a big punch - slipping into theatres quietly with a very unassuming title, but with... Read More