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

Green Goals with Josh Cole The Government's decision to cease funding pre-sentencing background reports has far-reaching implications for both the Māori and neurodivergent communities. This plan not only lacks... Read More

Sports correspondent & historian with Sideline Sid Kane Williamson continued his amazing cricket journey with a unique century in both innings against South Africa at the Bay Oval last week. The Western Bay resident,... Read More

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