Education

Rural schools look to online classes

Some rural schools are struggling to find enough teachers for next year. Principals told RNZ it was hard enough attracting New Zealand teachers to jobs in the... Read More

School’s out for musicals

Gobsmacked Productions aims to take the hassle out of shows for primary schools and literally gobsmack the audience. Patrice Patel created the unique business... Read More

Unravelling mysteries of the human body

University of Waikato researchers will delve deep into human health and psychology over the next three years. They will be investigating how we develop sight,... Read More

Healthy eating creates change for Tauranga kids

Fruit kebabs, smoothies, banana muffins, cucumber sticks with hummus and strawberries were just some of the healthy foods on the menu at a Gate Pa Primary shared... Read More

New opportunities with Ōpōtiki digital hub launch

A new digital hub in Ōpōtiki will provide a wealth of new opportunities for individuals, community groups, and small businesses to access high-quality digital... Read More

First place, read all about it

A sudden death play-off was required after three teams tied for first place in the final of this year's national Kids Lit Quiz competition held in Wellington on... Read More

Schools told to prepare for tougher NCEA standards

Academics and teachers are warning a new mandatory NCEA literacy and numeracy test could be too tough for some teens. The Ministry of Education recently unveiled... Read More

BOP rescue organisations tired of being abused

Volunteers at Bay of Plenty animal rescues are facing verbal abuse and harassment which makes the work they do even harder. ARRC Wildlife Trust and Vada's... Read More

Students urge motorists to “just slow down”

Hundreds of Tauranga students turned the CBD streets orange this morning in an effort to raise awareness for road safety and active travel in the community. Orange... Read More

Montessori Markets uniting Tauranga community

If this year has taught us anything, it's that nothing can ever replace human connection. Feeling a sense of community has always been a cornerstone of the Montessori... Read More

100 Robotics Champs Face Off In RoboPā Showdown

Robotics champs from 22 schools will face off this week in the National Robotics Scrimmage 2020, the culmination of a year-long programme engaging more than 700... Read More

Fresh coat of paint for CCS

A fresh coat of paint has transformed the CCS Disability Action Bay of Plenty swimming pool changing sheds in 14th Ave thanks to the efforts of hardworking volunteers... Read More