Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz What an awesome turn out we had down at Red Square this morning for Go By Bike Day. About 150 bikers rode in to cross the finish line on the ‘Blue Carpet' and claim their free breakfast. A healthy... Read More

127 HoursScreening at Te Puke Capitol CinemaDirected: Danny BoyleStarring: James Franco, Amber Tamblyn, Kate Mara. We all know the story. Rock-climber Aron Ralston gets stuck down a crevasse, pinned by a boulder, and decides he would rather lose a limb... Read More

Sideline Sid Sports correspondant & historian www.sunlive.co.nz The participation in Tauranga of the real ironmen (and women) of athletics in New Zealand last weekend went almost unnoticed. While the National Decathlon and Heptathlon used to be... Read More

Dr Michael Morris Animal welfare writer nzchas.canterbury The draft Code of Welfare for layer hens is open for submissions until March 25. It is pleasing that the draft code recommends that barren battery cages be phased out. The barren ‘conventional'... Read More

Brian Rogers Marine Musings www.sunlive.co.nz It has been a tragic week on the water. The death of a boatie in the harbour, after a runabout inexplicably ploughed into the western A channel beacon, is a horrible reminder of why all boaties need... Read More

Claire Rogers Look what I found www.sunlive.co.nz Finally, I have found a gardening solution that fits my lifestyle and location, and I am totally hooked.I really enjoy cooking and eating fresh produce, and always struggle with meal ideas if I... Read More

Andrew von DadelszenFormer Regional Councillor The working relationship between Tauranga City Council, Western Bay District Council and our regional council is generally very good. While it is important to have this rapport, that doesn't mean our... Read More

John Arts Abundant Living www.johnarts.co.nz People regularly contact me with health problems they have had for many years. The most common would be joint problems, especially osteoarthritis, autoimmune problems, heart health management, low immunity... Read More

Diesel Rogers Dining with Diesel www.sunlive.co.nz The boss's apprentice boy took me for a stroll down The Strand last week, as I am not allowed down there by myself anymore, apparently I am more of a menace to the restaurant punters than some... Read More

Cr Bill Faulkner Faulkners Corner www.sunlive.co.nz The government's Alcohol Reform Bill was considered by elected members at strategy and policy committee this week. We are making a written submission and will be represented in Wellington by Mayor... Read More

Claire Rogers All about wine www.sunlive.co.nz If you think good Sauvignon Blanc only comes from the Marlborough region, then you need to try the Trinity Hill 2010 Sauvignon Blanc from Hawke's Bay - it wasn't rated in the top five by Australasia's... Read More

Nicki Miller Bikewise Blog www.sportbop.co.nz The first Bike Basics workshop was held on Wednesday night at Koops Cycles with a full house. There were many laughs as participants became familiar with changing a bike tube, checking for punctures... Read More