Education

Quiet room for those with sensory needs

As part of Bayfair Shopping Centre's $115 million development, a quiet room has opened for visitors with sensory processing and autism spectrum disorders. The... Read More

Monochrome threads show support for staff

It was a sea of black and white at Tauranga Special School today, but the monochrome mood is for a good cause. Staff and students donned their black and... Read More

Thousands raised for Pyes Pa School playground

A total of $10,000 raised at Pyes Pa School's first gala in three years will go towards the new school playground. Increasing traffic volumes on State... Read More

Week of action for school support staff

School support staff are in the middle of their week of action advocating for pay equity and better job security. Support staff at local schools are dressing... Read More

Keeping the college cool

He's stylist or groomer to the students, the young men of Tauranga Boys' College. If the TBC 1st XV is looking especially slick before the big game or on the... Read More

School arson not covered by MOE insurance

Apanui School principal Simon Akroyd is hoping that some poor decision-making by a group of teenagers will lead to some positive steps forward for the school and... Read More

Young cricketers have a chance to get new kit

Tauranga cricket players have a chance to win gear and to take part in a BLACKCAPS game this season. ANZ is supporting community cricket in Tauranga and across... Read More

Biggest overhaul of school system in 30 years

The Government is undertaking the biggest overhaul of the education system in 30 years, dramatically reducing the amount of independent power schools have to govern. While... Read More

Timetable clash nurtures new direction for James

A timetable clash led James Evans to accidently discover a subject which looks set to take him on a completely new career path. 'At the start of the 2019... Read More

Youth celebrated at annual awards

The annual Young Achiever Awards celebrate the achievements of 195 youth for excellence in academic, cultural and sporting fields at national or international... Read More

101st Armistice Day commemoration in Papamoa

The flagstaff at the Papamoa War Memorial will be flying full colours for the first time on Monday. One year from its unveiling, the war memorial has been chosen... Read More

What‘s on - cancellations, fairs, art and mud

The inclement weather has meant that several events planned around the Bay of Plenty today have been cancelled. Showers are expected to turn to continual rain... Read More