Education

Dive-bomb master plans next record

He might just have bombed his way into the world record books, but Louis Gordon is already looking to make a bigger splash this summer. The 17-year-old is the mastermind... Read More

Inspiring the youth vote

A general lack of interest and faith in politicians is being credited for younger generations failing to vote - something Bay of Plenty polytechnic staff and students... Read More

Onesies for ill pupil

Onesies were rampant at Papamoa Primary School today as pupils participate in a mufti-day to raise money for a fellow pupil currently in Starship Hospital. Today's... Read More

Sell-out fashion show success

Mount Maunganui Primary students will be strutting the sports field in new attire after the school's second annual fashion fundraiser raised an estimated $15,000... Read More

2014 Most Trusted in NZ

Tauranga resident and Race Relations Commissioner Dame Susan Devoy is one of the top 50 most trusted people in New Zealand. The Readers Digest Most Trusted people... Read More

Papamoa wins stage battle

Papamoa College students have won the ‘war' on stage after taking out first place in the Open Division of the ASB 2014 Stage Challenge and J Rock competition... Read More

Chilly plunge for those lost

It was a cool start to the day as dozens of people made the mad dash into the waves of Omanu Beach in memory of two youngsters who lost a battle with cancer. An... Read More

Chiefs make Boys’ College run

Tauranga Boys' College First XV will have some formidable yet friendly training partners when they take part in a special training run with defending Super Rugby... Read More

Road Safety Bear on Coromandel

Ruben the Road Safety Bear will be travelling the Coromandel Peninsula this month to teach children from the area how to be safe around our roads The popular bear... Read More

Health career expo at hospital

The diversity of employment in the healthcare sector will be on display at a careers expo in Whakatane next week. The Health Careers Expo 2014, at Whakatane Hospital... Read More

City strengthens safe ties

Western Bay of Plenty city leaders are committing to strengthening the region's safety for another five years by renewing allegiance to the World Health Organisation's... Read More

Rugby stars inspire school

Papamoa Primary School can be excused for switching allegiances for the day after asking the Canadian Women's Rugby team the hard questions and matching them on... Read More