Education

Fresh faces for Youth Parliament

As a Youth MP, Ben Cosford will not only get to spend time in parliament representing Tauranga, he will take part in community events - something he's really excited... Read More

Principal allays Covid fears at Aquinas College

The risk of Covid-19 at Aquinas College is considered low after a public health investigation into a positive case there. An email sent to the school community... Read More

Tauranga schools putting water safety first

New Zealand - an island nation rich in beautiful beaches, crystal clear lakes, rivers, streams and estuaries. But it's also a country where 74 preventable drowning... Read More

Renee steps up to serve her community

A passion to help protect tamariki/children from abuse and to see people change for the better underpins Renee Kingi's drive to lend a helping hand as a social... Read More

Live updates: NCEA exams start today

Covid-delayed NCEA and Scholarship exams start today with an option for students in Auckland, Northland and parts of Waikato to take up 'unexpected event'... Read More

NCEA and Scholarship exams begin Monday

After a tough year, the Education Minister Chris Hipkins is wishing students well for their upcoming NCEA and New Zealand Scholarship exams. 'The last few... Read More

Tauranga uni campus to have vaccine mandate

Students accessing University of Waikato campuses and sites will have to be vaccinated by February 14 next year. The compulsory vaccination status, which will... Read More

Second school impacted by Tauranga Covid outbreak

A second school in the Tauranga region has been impacted by the new community Covid-19 outbreak. SunLive understands that a parent of a child that attends Te... Read More

Tahatai Coast School to close Friday due to Covid

Tahatai Coast School in Papamoa will be closed on Friday due to the strong possibility of a positive Covid-19 result from within the school community. The school,... Read More

BOP foundation announces scholarship winners

The Acorn Foundation, in partnership with the FAME Trust, has just announced its selection for the Emerging Practitioner Award at the University of Otago. This... Read More

School staff leaving over vaccine mandates

Some schools in the region could lose up to half of their staff when the Covid-19 vaccine mandates come into force on Monday, says a principal's representative. ... Read More

Universities launch strategic partnership

The University of Waikato has launched a strategic partnership with Cardiff University in Wales, designed to deliver world class collaborative research and opportunities... Read More