Education

Peace Run heads to Tauranga

Tauranga runners, community groups and school children will take part in the Peace Run as it passes through the region on Wednesday on its way to Rotorua. The run... Read More

School eyes sun safety

‘Slip, slop, slap and wrap'. For one Tauranga school, being able to complete the SunSmart message after introducing optional sunglasses to its school uniform... Read More

$2500 grant for scouts

The Arataki-Omanu Scout Group will be enjoying a touch of luxury during their outdoor experiences this summer thanks to a $2500 donation from Legacy Trust. The donation... Read More

Natasha aims for Ecuador

A Bethlehem College student's passion for serving others has inspired a fundraising mission to Ecuador next year. Natasha Cox, 17, says she has a passion for bringing... Read More

Accolade for key Rena figure

A Waikato University chemistry professor whose work in fingerprinting the Rena's oil was of prime importance has been awarded the title Emeritus Professor. After... Read More

Pitching in to clean-up reserve

Bethlehem Primary School children will be getting stuck in to pick up rubbish in Tauranga's Gordon Carmichael Reserve this week. The clean-up, on Friday October... Read More

Future leaders graduate

Eight Western Bay of Plenty secondary school students recently graduated from the Bay of Plenty Education Trust's Future Leaders' Programme. The eight senior students,... Read More

Bravo for Oncore

What do you get when you combine opportunities, nurturing, connectedness, optimism, resilience and empowerment? The answer is Te Manu Toroa Trust's Oncore service,... Read More

Walk among the guns and roses

This month Tauranga residents are invited to get active while learning about the city's early settlement history. The Guns and Roses Historic Walk will take place... Read More

‘Little’ interest in historic classroom

There's been 'little bits” of interest from people who wish to occupy a 116-year-old classroom at Historic Village - but exactly how many potential renters... Read More

University agreement nears

An agreement over Durham Street university campus is expected to be completed before Christmas, says TECT chairman Bill Holland today. The Heads of Agreement, which... Read More

Change in playcentre struggle

Members of a local playcentre looking to relocate have welcomed Tauranga City Council's decision to lease a potential future site to Zespri NZ. The temporary office... Read More