Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz Sometimes I don't recognise this place any more. I know, I keep going on about this; perhaps there's a song in it. Tauranga has changed: once it was quiet,... Read More

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny It's a rule of thumb that every message of criticism or dissatisfaction directed to the media equates to 200 other complaints. Simply because most people don't go the extra step to register... Read More

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid Professional boxing and exaggerated hype goes together like crackers & cheese and fish & chips. Hype is a two-edged sword. Just ask Shane Cameron, who called David... Read More

Green Goals with Josh Cole To paraphrase the late Efeso Collins in his maiden speech, being poor is not just a financial struggle, it's an emotional burden. Society's negative perception of poverty only adds... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The climate4you.com website developed by Professor Ole Humlum who is a Danish Professor Emeritus of Physical Geography at the University of Oslo, and Adjunct Professor of Physical Geography... Read More

Talking Politics with Sam Uffindell, Tauranga MP Community sport is a beautiful thing. It gives many children the opportunity to be a part of a team, improve fitness and coordination, use up their endless energy while... Read More

Words from the Western Bay Mayor with James Denyer It was a tough year for many in 2023, with rising costs of living and severe weather events. However, there's a quiet optimism that 2024 is shaping up to be more positive... Read More

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz It's not often I blow it two weeks in a row; blame it on too much sun... Last week I aimed to write about the jazz festival, got distracted by this weekend's... Read More

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid A NZC Ford Trophy One-Day game at the Bay Oval on Sunday, completed a showcase of all three forms of the game at Blake Park since the start of January 2024. The NZC... Read More

Weather Eye with John Maunder The climate4you.com website developed by Professor Ole Humlum who is a Danish Professor Emeritus of Physical Geography at the University of Oslo, and Adjunct Professor of Physical Geography... Read More

Roger Rabbits with Jim Bunny He's selfless - thinks less of himself, more for others. A good shepherd of the people, an altruist. What a guy! His greatest joy comes from serving, making a difference - saving people... Read More

Music Plus with Winston Watusi watusi@thesun.co.nz I realise I've not yet even mentioned this year's jazz festival. Better late than never on that one and you still have six weeks to mentally prepare, even if... Read More