Education

More Kiwis turning to vegetarianism for health

An increasing number of Kiwis are turning to vegetarian meals believing them to be healthier, cost less and be more environmentally friendly according to new research.... Read More

Telling the stories of how we arrived in Tauranga

People from many countries have been telling their personal stories of how they arrived in New Zealand at the ‘This is Us - he waka eke noa' workshops... Read More

Papamoa teen eyes Defence Force career after award

Papamoa teenager Tony Albany, 17, is one step closer to his dream career in the Defence Force after he was awarded the top prize of ‘Overall Excellence... Read More

Local larks compete for operatic scholarship

Luciano Pavarotti once said that opera is one of the most important art forms and that it should be listened to and appreciated by everyone. Annabel Robinson,... Read More

Don‘t sit on the sidelines urges former head girl

Go for it is what one former Mount Maunganui College head girl is urging others to do, after personally benefiting from receiving a University of Waikato scholarship. With... Read More

Great school and brigade relationship continues

In 2009, the Te Puke Fire Brigade led a fundraising effort to raise $50,000 for Te Puke High School to help replace equipment not covered by insurance after... Read More

School garden gets kids learning about nature

With the growing use of technology, children are spending more and more time in front of screens and less time out in nature. One school that is helping kids... Read More

Free school buses for Tauranga students continue

Tauranga school students will get another year of free bus use. The decision to extend the trial has been made at a Bay of Plenty Regional Council Public Transport... Read More

ACG Tauranga: “We couldn’t ask for more”

Every parent wants the best for their child, and for mum Jo Mayston, ACG Tauranga has delivered it in spades. Now in Year 10, son Henry has gone from strength... Read More

Oropi School mourns death of ‘iconic’ pet cat

Oropi School students and teachers are heartbroken following the death of their school cat Colin who has been remembered for 'bringing the community together”.... Read More

NZ Fruit & Veges in schools acknowledged globally

New Zealand's most successful and effective school-based nutrition initiative Fruit & Vegetables in Schools (FIS) has been selected for inclusion in a report... Read More

Tackling adult illiteracy

A note reading: 'not being able to read is like a prison,” spelling errors underlined, greets visitors to the Rural Youth and Adult Literacy Trust Facebook... Read More