Education
11:22am Sat 19 Mar, 2016
The calls for the New Zealand government to echo the UK's ban on sugary fizzy drinks is not being supported by Tauranga life coach and author Leigh Elder, who says... Read More
01:12pm Thu 17 Mar, 2016
A Tauranga principal says school funding should be about learning - 'not about the size of your house”. This is the belief of Otumoetai College principal... Read More
05:01pm Wed 16 Mar, 2016
The students of Pyes Pa School have voted 90-51 in favour of keeping the current New Zealand Flag. The school held its own referendum today as part of an exercise... Read More
09:44am Tue 15 Mar, 2016
Visitors to Selwyn Ridge Primary School will now be greeted by three magnificent pou. Crafted by tohunga whakairo (master carver) James Tapiata, they represent Tauranga... Read More
01:35pm Mon 14 Mar, 2016
The University of Waikato and Bay of Plenty Polytechnic are helping to connect students with potential employers at the inaugural Careers Fair this month. Taking... Read More
11:50am Sun 13 Mar, 2016
UPDATED: For the second year in a row Welcome Bay's Selwyn Ridge Primary has taken first place overall in the annual Top Tauranga School competition. More than... Read More
11:42am Sat 12 Mar, 2016
Max e Grants are open again this year for schools and preschools to support disadvantaged children in their schooling. The initiative is to provide financial and... Read More
08:10am Sun 06 Mar, 2016
Today is the biggest single brand car show in the Bay of Plenty. Every year the Ford Muscle Car Club hosts the All Ford Day at Blake Park Mount Maunganui, where... Read More
06:46am Fri 04 Mar, 2016
Budding lawyers have the opportunity to get a taste of the courtroom in a New Zealand wide mooting competition. Secondary school students can take part in the University... Read More
11:11am Wed 02 Mar, 2016
Mercury Bay Area School has started the school year with a brand new website that will cater more effectively for the needs of its growing online audience. Principal... Read More
01:28pm Tue 01 Mar, 2016
Matt Fairweather doesn't mind getting his hands dirty, especially if it means a trip to Argentina. The Tauranga Boys' College student has been employed by Gourmet... Read More
01:24pm Sun 28 Feb, 2016
Community spirit is alive and well as parents of Pahoia School pupils ran, swam and biked their way to the finish line at this year's school triathlon. About 300... Read More
04-Nov 11:45
More than 1400 hurt by fireworks in five years
04-Nov 11:00
Public art symposium seeks volunteers
04-Nov 10:00
Major Maketū culvert upgrade to start this month
04-Nov 08:04
Nangs-fuelled drive ends in home detention
04-Nov 07:00
Mum grows thriving food forest in Tauranga
04-Nov 06:00
Kiwifruit boom fuels Bay of Plenty land rush
03-Nov 18:00
Exports to Australia ease avocado glut
03-Nov 16:20
Man in custody after alleged hit-and-run
03-Nov 14:05
Te Puke artists put their creativity on show
03-Nov 14:00
Local actors bring hilarious comedy to life!
03-Nov 11:50
Ageing cable blamed for Tauranga power outage
03-Nov 11:00
Lifeguards help track offshore paddleboarders
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