Education

Reading en mass in Red Square

It's not that Rangi Tamati can't read…it's just that he doesn't. He was a bit embarrassed to tell SunLive he's only read bits of one book this year. Rangi... Read More

Symposium sharing Rena research

Lessons learned from the Rena disaster will be shared during a symposium at Otamarakau Marae starting this weekend. Organiser Raewyn Bennett says given the large... Read More

AIMS opening inspires thousands

Star power helped inspire the next generation of champion athletes, as the NZCT AIMS Games was officially opened at Baypark's ASB Arena. Commonwealth Games gold... Read More

Forum proving older workers' worth

Removing the stigma surrounding employing older people and making businesses realise the ageing population's enormous opportunity is the aim of a city forum this... Read More

Aiming for greenest games yet

It's already the biggest ever - now an army of volunteer students hopes to make next week's NZCT AIMS GAMES the cleanest and greenest games ever too. With more than... Read More

Lecture series commemorating WW1

A free public lecture series commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First World War is planned for later this month. The University of Waikato and the Tauranga... Read More

Teachers stand for action

Brooding wet weather did little to stop Tauranga primary teachers and principals taking a stand and picketing for better education funding outside Tauranga MP Simon... Read More

Businesses ready for AIMS boost

Western Bay business owners are preparing for an influx of more than 10,000 visitors ahead of the NCZT AIMS Games opening on Sunday. But it's the region's accommodation... Read More

High hopes at AIMS Games

They may be dwarfed by some of the bigger teams but nine keen children from Matahui School are banking on sheer enthusiasm to give them a memorable NZCT AIMS GAMES... Read More

Screaming for chippies

Have you got a good attitude? Are you willing to listen and learn? Then you could have a job tomorrow…a job with security through to at least 2020. Certified... Read More

Fiery warning for 'idiotic' trend

Fears children may turn to the latest 'idiotic” trend of setting fire to themselves is prompting one Tauranga school principal to take proactive action and... Read More

Cupcakes raise $8k for SPCA

Greenpark School's sweet approach to fundraising today is adding to Tauranga SPCA's Cupcake Day coffers totalling more than $8000. Room 7 pupils are selling home-made... Read More