Education

Dazzling day at TRYathlon

It's been a hot day out there for the hundreds of children from around the Bay of Plenty who took part in today's Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon in Arataki.... Read More

Growing competitive swimmers in Papamoa

New competitive swimming coach Andy McLay has been making waves at the Papamoa Swimming Club. Arriving with wife Anna in June, Andy has come on board as the new... Read More

From Tragedy to Success

Stepping into Barbara Wilson's garage, one expects to see a car. Instead a large loom nearly fills the single garage space. 'I used to have four of these,”... Read More

Katikati College seeks ‘complex matters’ support

Katikati College's Board of Trustees has made the decision to seek Ministry of Education support for some complex employment matters, says the chairman of the... Read More

Mushrooms used to clean up Whakatane canal

Oyster mushrooms are helping to clean up a historically contaminated timber processing site in Whakatane, and a University of Waikato student is helping to confirm... Read More

Students gain rural health experience

Students from a diverse range of health professions called Whakatāne home this year as they got to grips with the requirements of practicing in a rural setting. The... Read More

Two schools on the way for Omokoroa

Four parcels of land have been bought in Omokoroa, in the Western Bay of Plenty District, for an education facility that will accommodate both a primary and secondary... Read More

Tauranga pre-schoolers perform their cultural best

Youngsters have donned costumes and face paint to celebrate culture and diversity. More than 100 children from 15 Best Start Early Learning Centres performed... Read More

Whakatane primary wins national haka competition

Whakatane primary school Te Kura o te Paroa has taken out the top spot at the National Primary Schools Kapa Haka competition. Hundreds of tamariki from 62 schools... Read More

Starlink string of pearls crosses sky tonight

7pm update: There has been an updated time given for the Starlink train of satellites passing overhead tonight. The new time is just before 9.50pm. "There were... Read More

Cycling to celebrate overcoming brain injuries

The weather was perfect on Saturday for the inaugural Brain Injured Children Trust Pedal and Spokes Family Cycle Ride. It was a fun-packed time with children wearing... Read More

It‘s Get Outdoors Week

Getting outdoors is easy if you know how. This is the message that the NZ Mountain Safety Council are bringing for the Get Outdoors Week which starts today.... Read More