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BOP kindy teachers hit out over planned changes

Kindergarten teachers fear good educators will leave the sector after proposed regulatory changes. Regulation Minister David Seymour's announcement to look... Read More

Harnessing artificial intelligence in education

The University of Waikato Tauranga Campus is hosting the Tauranga Innovative Education Summit on Monday, June 24. The inaugural summit, themed "Opportunities... Read More

Tauranga dominates national cross country scene

The 50th New Zealand Secondary Cross Country Championships at Ascot Park in Christchurch saw the pinnacle of New Zealand's running talent converge for the... Read More

Local Students win scholarships to Outward Bound

A group of 14 students from the Western Bay of Plenty embark on a journey to attend the Tangaroa Watch programme. The Acorn Foundation hosted the 2024 Outward... Read More

St John launches $4M public appeal

Hato Hone St John is seeking public support as it launches its annual fundraising appeal -Light the Way. The organisation aims to raise $4 million this month... Read More

Mount Fit, a new community-led fitness studio

Mount Maunganui is the home of a new not-for-profit community fitness studio named Mount Fit. After F45 The Mount closed its doors last month, the loyal members... Read More

Showery weather in the east

Unsettled weather continues to be the theme for New Zealand this week. MetService is forecasting a showery few days for eastern areas, while the story in... Read More

Tauranga mayoral race: Anthony Goddard

In July, Tauranga will choose who will be running their city for the first time in five years. A mayor and nine councillors will replace the four-person commission... Read More

NZ blood donors helping save lives

New Zealand Blood Service is saying a heartfelt ‘Thank You' to the country's 120,000 blood and plasma donors for their life-changing gift of aroha. Every... Read More

Facebook marketplace: Man faces 27 fraud charges

A man has been charged after police unravelled multiple alleged Facebook Marketplace scams that ripped off victims. Detective Senior Sergeant Craig Bolton... Read More

Volunteers recognised for protecting fisheries

The patrol work of about 200 volunteers is critical to keeping our fisheries sustainable and protected for future generations. It's National Volunteer Week... Read More

Seven suspects learn you can’t outrun Eagle

Seven suspects have learned that they can't outrun the Eagle helicopter. Police say the Eagle helicopter spent two nights last week in the Waikato district... Read More