Education

Operation Phoenix takes off due to support

Less than a month after the senior playground at Apanui School was destroyed by an act of arson in November 2019, Principal Simon Akroyd is thrilled to see the... Read More

Science and technology sparks interest of students

Students at Papamoa Primary School have been immersed in world of science and technology. They have been using virtual reality to learn about science, using bots... Read More

NEMA replaces Civil Defence emergency management

The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency... Read More

Greerton and Mount to decide 2019 BOP Cup title

Eves Realty Greerton and Carrus Mount Maunganui will contest the 2019 Bay of Plenty Cup Final, after the two clubs won their semi-finals on Saturday- albeit in... Read More

What‘s on - music, markets and giant rock hunt

Kia ora and welcome to Sunday. Me whai wa ki te noho tahi me to whanau me o hoa. Today we are expecting some cloudy periods with occasional showers and northerlies.... Read More

Free backyard rat traps for Mount residents

A free backyard rat trap for Mount Maunganui residents wishing to combat predators and help native species thrive is the goal of Tauranga's wildlife experts. 'We... Read More

Down in the dunes

Dune restoration specialist Greg Jenks says healthy dunes play a crucial role in preventing erosion of Tauranga beaches. Forest and Bird Tauranga is hosting... Read More

Getting from A to B with Mr D

Darrell Hellier, commonly known as Mr D, truly does put the word ‘care' into his role of caretaker at Bethlehem School. He has gone above and beyond his... Read More

Tertiary providers collaborate on study options

They say that good things come in threes. It's fitting, then, that when University of Waikato kaiako Ngairo Eruera was invited to name the study options expo... Read More

New writer in residence for the Waikato Uni

From small towns in Waikato to a Japanese text - the newest writer in residence at the University of Waikato is set to take inspiration from a range of places... Read More

Buzzing their way to success

Otumoetai College student-entrepreneurs have been recognised for their work producing a sustainable alternative to zip lock bags. Bumble make and sell beeswax... Read More

Wildlife biologist speaking about pest control

Wildlife biologist Cam Speedy is talking to Te Puke residents about the need for pest control in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges. Te Puke Forest and Bird are hosting... Read More