Education

Rubbing shoulders with industry big-wigs

A Bay of Plenty building apprentice has given an outstanding performance at this years Registered Master Builders CARTERS 2017 Apprentice of the Year. Ten national... Read More

Climbers oppose Mount ban

A proposal in the draft Mauao management plan to remove climbers from the Maunga has resulted in a large number of climbers opposing the issue. The reason for removing... Read More

Farm tales captivate young readers

Children were captivated as the author of the award-winning Tales From the Farm picture books, Jennifer Somervell, brought her country stories to life in drama with... Read More

Silent film final for Baycourt

Tauranga will roll out the red carpet on November 22 for the 2017 International Youth Silent Film (IYSFF) New Zealand Regional Awards final. The competition, which... Read More

Censured for carrying struggling child

A teacher who carried a struggling child to a school principal's office has been found guilty of misconduct despite being in a difficult position, the Teachers... Read More

Bay cheerleader set for world comp

Anna Grigson is undergoing grueling training in a bid to be the best. The 14-year old recently successfully defended her title as National Champion at the New... Read More

MP speaks out on bullying

Bay of Plenty MP Todd Muller is concerned by recent reports of bullying in the Bay of Plenty and wants to support students, parents and schools to address the issue.... Read More

From bare feet to army boots

A little-known war story has inspired Toi Ohomai student, Mita Tahata, to make a short film which has been selected to screen at the Pollywood Pasifika Film Festival... Read More

Athlete and teddy bear trek NZ

Multisport athlete and diabetes ambassador Emily Wilson will be running, cycling, kayaking and rafting down the length of New Zealand for Diabetes Action Month... Read More

Campus sees more international students

A second group of international students enrolled in a ground-breaking Professional Doctorate programme at Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi has been welcomed to... Read More

Making sense of science

There's not too many people that can light up a room, but scientist Dr Siouxsie Wiles, with her long, hot pink locks, is definitely one of them. The microbiologist,... Read More

Intermediate produces two bright sparks

Two Otumoetai Intermediate pupils are in the running for People's Choice at this year's ASB Bright Sparks Awards. Ethan Duck, 13, and Will Waters, 12, have both... Read More