Education

Tauranga talk explores humans and robots

A University of Waikato researcher has posed a simple question: are robots creepy or cute? As robots become common in hospitals, restaurants, workplaces and... Read More

Ōtūmoetai College students win film final

A six-member Ōtūmoetai College film team has gone from a Friday night genre draw to regional winners in 48 hours. The Bourgeoisie was the only New Zealand... Read More

AI drives schools to rethink student photos

Parents and schools are facing growing risks around children's photos online, as artificial intelligence makes images easier to manipulate, search and reuse. Earlier... Read More

Teen wins national award for wetland film

A Pāpāmoa College student's creative take on wetland conservation has earned national recognition. Year 11 Layla Clarke, 15, won the Year 9-13 Art Category... Read More

Thousands explore future careers at Baypark expo

Thousands of students from across the Bay of Plenty have been exploring career opportunities at the annual Canvas Careers Expo at Mercury Baypark Stadium this... Read More

Bay tradie bound for world stage

Campbell Brown thought a refrigeration apprenticeship would simply give him a job he enjoyed and a steady income. The 22-year-old Pāpāmoa technician never... Read More

Thousands expected at BoP careers expo

Thousands of future workers are set to connect with Bay of Plenty employers at Canvas Careers Expo. More than 3500 students from across the Bay will descend... Read More

Tauranga trust’s dual mission

For most people, a beach or coastline clean-up is about removing rubbish. For Outflow Trust Founder Ash Morgan, it is about restoring the Western Bay of Plenty... Read More

Tauranga university's growth plans detailed

An extra 200 students and a 228-bed central-city university accommodation block are part of plans expected to inject up to $20m into the Tauranga economy. A... Read More

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate welcomes new principal

Ōtūmoetai Intermediate's new principal has big shoes to fill as he succeeds Henk Popping, who held the position for more than two decades. But Blake Carlin... Read More

Kaimai School hunt offers $10,000 in prizes

A popular rural fundraising event is set to return this month, with organisers hoping to build on the success of last year's inaugural competition. The Kaimai... Read More

Students descend on Tauranga Waikato Open Day

High school students from across New Zealand are set to descend on Tauranga today as the University of Waikato hosts its largest recruitment event of the year. The... Read More