Education

Hair today, gone tomorrow

An Australian social enterprise that rescues hair and beauty salon waste is now combing its way through Tauranga salons. Rodney Wayne Bethlehem is one of six... Read More

Something tinkling in the wind

Little bells, children's bells, gently tinkling in the breeze. And their ringing is a reminder about the giving of the greatest gift. Life itself. 'To the finder... Read More

BOP playcentre gets share of Mazda funding

New sensory equipment for a special school, therapy horses and Maori performing arts costumes were among the 33 grants from the latest round of Mazda Foundation... Read More

Out in the waves and out of trouble

He's got a way to go, although he has the movie star good looks, perfect teeth and a smile that would melt the hardest, coldest, steely heart. 'Told you,”... Read More

Road transport forum urge for drug driving tests

The number of deaths caused by drugged drivers - 71 last year and 88 the year before - means there must be better testing to get these people off our roads, says... Read More

Otumoetai community remember Ed Weston

Current and ex pupils, colleagues, friends and family filled the Otumoetai College Performing Arts Centre to celebrate the life that was Ed Weston. A lot of... Read More

Green school gathers global interest

New Zealand's first green school, set to open in Taranaki next year, has already received more than 400 job applications from teachers worldwide, despite having... Read More

Former Otumoetai College student succeeds

Jessica Rose Collins is a true success story, using her creativity and skills learnt through the Project K programme to help her overcome the obstacles that life... Read More

Primary school principals reject pay offer

Primary and intermediate school principals have rejected the government's latest pay offer, because it does not give them the same pay as secondary principals... Read More

Selwyn Ridge students help out at tree planting

Playing in the mud was on the agenda at today's tree planting held in Johnson's Reserve. More than 100 pupils from Selwyn Ridge School attended the planting... Read More

Principal sets record straight about concerns

The principal of Golden Sands School has set the record straight after a relative of a student who attends the school expressed their concerns to SunLive. ... Read More

Hundreds of complaints made about early childhood

Bad teachers, fraudulent record-keeping and biting children were among the 430 complaints the Education Ministry received about early childhood services last year. The... Read More