Education

Kids get wild about reading this summer

Tauranga Libraries' summer reading programmes have been a huge success, with a record number of enrolments this summer. More than 1000 children and teens signed... Read More

Pop up information site relaunches

Opotiki is giving the community the chance to engage directly with council staff with the return of their widely popular annual pop-up shop. The pop-up shop features... Read More

Info day unlocking career potential

An upcoming information day at Toi Ohomai is set to help people in the community to achieve their New Year aspirations. The event promises to highlight all of the... Read More

Getting the dinosaur fix

The man behind the DinoFest event at Sydenham Botanic Park next week has been fascinated by dinosaurs since childhood. 'I guess when I was a kid, I used to go... Read More

Back to school buying tips

The start of the new school year is an exciting time for both parents and students but it can be a costly one, with parents having to fork out for uniforms, shoes,... Read More

Petitions to bring back Stage Challenge

Petitions have been launched to bring back the axed school Stage Challenge. One petition, by Alison Wright, had gained 500 supporters by Tuesday night. "Tell the... Read More

Positive reaction to NCEA results

NCEA results are out, and one Bethlehem College student is pretty happy with how she did. Ashley Hocking, who sat NCEA Level 1 last year, was among thousands of... Read More

Schoolgirl conquers Motiti Is. solo swim

Tauranga schoolgirl Georgia Bavington has created a little piece of swimming history, becoming the youngest person to conquer the waters between Motiti Island and... Read More

Nervous wait for NCEA students

Tens of thousands of teenagers will be hitting the refresh button on their computers today as their exam results are released. The qualifications authority will... Read More

Police tightening up on school drivers

Tauranga drivers are soon to be under the spotlight as police tighten up on speed around Western Bay of Plenty schools. Western Bay of Plenty road policing manager... Read More

Free programme aims to get kids reading

All children from age five to 12 are invited to take part in the 'Wild about Reading” summer reading programme at the Whakatane District library. The free... Read More

Facelift for popular Bay walking track

A popular Eastern Bay of Plenty walkway is set to receive a face lift, with upgrade work beginning as early as next week. Work will be completed on a section of... Read More