Education

Safety champion hits the road

A police officer with a passion for road safety; a life-saver; a walking encyclopedia; a caring supervisor; and a true gentleman who would put you right without... Read More

Festival of architecture

The countdown is on for the annual Festival of Architecture, with a series of engaging, insightful and enjoyable events running from September 20-26 at venues... Read More

International Space Station over Tauranga tonight

The Tauranga Astronomical Society has advised that weather permitting, the International Space Station - ISS - will be visible tonight. 'The ISS will be passing... Read More

Heading for the hills

She's just 16 years old, has notions of a career in law or business management, but in the meantime, she is trekking around and over mountains at the weekend learning... Read More

What‘s on – tennis, Agatha Christie and hopewalk

Kia ora and welcome to Saturday. Today we are expecting some cloud early this morning, which will clear away, leaving a fine day ahead. It's a three-clothing... Read More

It’s not all tight perms and tea trolleys

Francine Thomas grew up in a florist shop, so it is no surprise her passion for floral art has blossomed over the years. Francine's mother and grandmother worked... Read More

Surprise new school for Brookfield

Children and teachers at Brookfield Primary are overjoyed by the announcement that they're receiving extra classrooms and a brand new school in two years time. Minister... Read More

New school for Tauranga

The Government is building a new school and 50 new classrooms to provide around 1300 additional student places at 23 schools and kura across the Bay of Plenty... Read More

Principals oppose NCEA tests for primary children

Primary and intermediate school principals are telling the Ministry of Education they don't want children as young as 10 tested to new NCEA standards. The... Read More

Why Kelly, Sarah and Adriana fell in love

It all began with a cheap shot at a sausage sizzle outside Mitre 10 last Saturday morning. 'Underwater hockey?” asked The Weekend Sun. 'We spend thousands... Read More

Mountain film festival returns to Tauranga

The Mountain Film Festival is making its way to the Bay of Plenty again this year, making it the fifth year running. Tauranga Mountain Film Festival organiser... Read More

What‘s on - Father’s Day events, markets and fun

Happy Father's Day! Today we are expecting a fine day with some high cloud and light winds. Keep warm if you're heading outdoors, as it's a three-layer-clothing... Read More