Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz It has been a week for me stuck on the couch, watching with sadness the events unfolding for my brothers in arms, down in 'Crusader Land”, and the only shining light has been the determination... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The issue of the homeless in Tauranga was raised in a staff report at the projects and monitoring committee this week.Elected members fully discussed the situation and what council/ratepayers... Read More

Te Ururoa Flavell MP for Waiariki www.waiariki.maori.nz As I am writing this article my thoughts turn to the tragedy that has struck Christchurch again with the recent earthquake. Kei tewhakaaroahauki a ratou i tenei wa. If the first month back... Read More

Andrew Nimick Point Concept twitter.com/andrewnim So where has the year gone so far? Is it just me or has everyone been this busy? I have just returned from a two week holiday in the South Island. It was a lovely trip to parts of the world I had... Read More

Love Birds (Rialto) Directed: Paul Murphy Starring: Rhys Darby, Sally Hawkins, Faye Smythe, Craig Hall. Having taken a week off from reviews to try to cope with the horror that was the Christchurch earthquake (a place I had called home for the last... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz Sideline Sid likes to get out and about on the weekends to keep up to date with the Western Bay sporting world. On Saturday he checked out the dragon boat racing at The Lakes at Tauriko. Knowing... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz With just one event left, Bike Wise month is heading to an end. It's been a fantastic month with over 28 different events in the community to take part in. Thanks and congratulations to everyone who... Read More

Write Space Tauranga Writers http://taurangawriters.org.nz Change: life's inevitable move, whether in our hearts, minds or locations, from one place to another. Tauranga Writers is no different. New Zealand's longest running self-help group for... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz Mills Reef wines are made in a soft rounded style with natural fruit characters the main emphasis. They are designed for everyday enjoyment and are well priced. The 2010 Mills Reef Sauvignon Blanc... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz Before I get into this week's rant, I am finding it difficult trying to come to terms with the events in Christchurch and I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to all you folk down there... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz It seems you can say what you like in an attempt to get elected to local government. Warwick Lampp, electoral officer for the recent council elections, tabled his election report at full council... Read More

Brian Rogers Rogers Rabbits www.sunlive.co.nz The nation's hearts and minds are focused on the tragedy in Canterbury this week. There's a hollow feeling of frustration and helplessness amongst many of us outside that region - wanting to assist,... Read More