Education

What‘s on - parades, expo, sport

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting a cloudy day with westerlies It's a three-clothing and one-windproof layer day with a high of 18 degrees... Read More

Papamoa school cycle track raises concerns

A Papamoa resident is worried construction of a cycle track at a neighbouring primary school will compromise his privacy and security. The school says the track... Read More

Galapagos Islands point of difference

How do three weeks in South America and the Galapagos sound? What if we throw in an opportunity to hang on the same island as the near-extinct Giant Fenandina... Read More

Event aims to inspire young voters

Young voters are being encouraged to attend a meet the mayoral candidates event. Hosted by the University of Waikato it aims to engage young people in local body... Read More

Otumoetai Intermediate band members‘ national win

A band from Otumoetai Intermediate have won the best vocalist award at the Rockshop Bandquest 2019 national finals. Otumoetai Intermediate students Zoe Arthur-Worsop,... Read More

Jamie Harkins judging Waihi beach sand sculptures

Mount Maunganui's 3-D sand art legend Jamie Harkins is heading to Waihi Beach this morning to judge marine-themed sand sculptures. The fun-packed beach party... Read More

Rescue helicopter open day

The Trustpower TECT rescue helicopter will be on display today along with live demonstrations by emergency services. A fun-filled family day has been planned... Read More

Paddling to success

Tess Pateman reckons throwing herself down extreme river rapids regularly gives her the confidence to tackle just about anything in life. The Omokoroa Point... Read More

Tired seals make it to dry land

Don't be surprised if you see increasing amounts of sleepy seal pups around Bay of Plenty coastlines this time of year. Local marine organisations are urging... Read More

Great year for TBC football.

Tauranga Boys' College footballers should be major contenders when the school's sports awards are announced for 2019. By any standards applied to a sporting code... Read More

Stars students shine with native birds

A group of Otumoetai College students have killed two birds with one stone by completing a community project while also raising awareness about NZ native birds. The... Read More

It’s time to bounce

Maungatapu Primary students are bouncing their way to basketball success, travelling across the ditch in November to play at the Australian Basketball Jamboree.... Read More