It’s as Kiwi as…

Free Kiwiana language classes in Tauranga will help resident refugees and migrants learn the ‘rules’ of New Zealand. From learning about... Read More

Does your portable pool need to be fenced?

Stay cool but fence the pool. That’s the message from Sport BOP, Water Safety NZ and Tauranga City Council, who are reminding the public that... Read More

College students make cookies for pound dogs

Katikati College students have cooked up a treat for Western Bay’s foster and pound dogs. Western Bay of Plenty District Council’s animal... Read More

Gardening for the good of the children

Digging soil, harvesting vegetables, growing flowers and doing “real, genuine hands-on work”. These are the projects that will keep Tauranga... Read More

Toi Ohomai golf day raises $20k for women

Toi Ohomai will provide $20,000 towards scholarships to support women on to higher education. The institute held its annual Toi Ohomai Charity Golf... Read More

Graduation cherry on top for carpentry student

  Over school but not sure what to do next, Ethan Franzoi signed up to a carpentry course at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology this year and is... Read More

Pukehina man captures images of space rocket

A Pukehina man captured images and video footage of Rocket Lab’s two-stage Electron rocket as it sped through the sky after launching from Mahia... Read More

Getting creative with saving penguins

I’ve decided to become a backyard trapper. I always loved watching Daniel Boone, America’s great frontiersman and explorer when I was growing... Read More

New scholarships to boost university assistance

Two new scholarships currently being offered by the University of Waikato could help students who want the chance to study at university. The Te Ara... Read More

Charity House up for sale

Looking for an innovative and affordable new home? Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology recently put this year’s Charity House up for sale by deadline.... Read More

NZ teenagers hit new lows in tests

New Zealand's 15-year-olds have hit new lows in the international PISA tests of reading, maths and science. The country's average scores in... Read More

Operation Phoenix takes off due to support

Less than a month after the senior playground at Apanui School was destroyed by an act of arson in November 2019, Principal Simon Akroyd is thrilled... Read More

Science and technology sparks interest of students

Students at Papamoa Primary School have been immersed in world of science and technology. They have been using virtual reality to learn about science,... Read More

NEMA replaces Civil Defence emergency management

The new National Emergency Management Agency has become operational from today. All of the existing functions and staff of the Ministry of Civil Defence... Read More

Greerton and Mount to decide 2019 BOP Cup title

Eves Realty Greerton and Carrus Mount Maunganui will contest the 2019 Bay of Plenty Cup Final, after the two clubs won their semi-finals on Saturday-... Read More