Education

Apprenticeship numbers jump in 2020

The number of apprentices continues to grow, with people from across the community signing up for careers in the trades according to enrolment data. Tertiary... Read More

Families able to see the moon up close

Tonight families have the chance to view the moon in great detail, thanks to the Tauranga Astronomical Society. From 6.30pm the society is holding a family moon... Read More

An RSA heritage

When Tauranga Boys' College Year 13 student Shane Webb set the goal of going to Outward Bound for 21 days, the main hurdle he faced was meeting the cost of the... Read More

World‘s most advanced AI system installed

New Zealand's most powerful supercomputer for artificial intelligence applications has been installed at the University of Waikato as part of its commitment positioning... Read More

New netball uniforms for Oropi School

Emma Weston, age nine, is excited because she and her Oropi School netball team mates will be able to wear their new team uniforms this year, thanks to a generous... Read More

Mount student rubbing shoulders with ex-PM

A scholarship aimed at helping support Maori high school students gain admission to the world's most competitive universities is back for another year, with one... Read More

Bethlehem School principal retires after 26 years

It's been a week full of ‘lasts' for Bethlehem School principal Brian Field, as he wraps up his final week after 26 years as principal of the school. Since... Read More

Tauranga teen takes out PM’s Science Prize

An aspiring scientist has won an award for his breast cancer data research that could have applications for other illnesses. James Zingel from Tauranga has won... Read More

Residents disappointed at school rezone proposal

A group of Mount Maunganui residents have expressed their disappointment at rezoning plans that will impact their school. Residents in Arataki have started... Read More

Teachers get boost into Masters study

Matamata Primary School teacher Carma Maisey credits the University of Waikato's Poutama Pounamu Blended Learning for encouraging her into Masters level study. 'It... Read More

Inspirational speakers lined-up for summit

Māori women business leaders and decision makers from throughout Aotearoa will be gathering this month for the annual FOMA Huihuinga Wāhine Māori Leadership... Read More

New Maori program on its way for Tauranga schools

A new project currently in development is establishing a Te Ao Maori Localised Curriculum for all 67 Tauranga Moana schools, early childhood centres and the wider... Read More