Education

Heavenly pancakes served at church

Pastor Patrick Rounds is like the Pied Piper of pancakes. He makes them, and suddenly there's an audience. During school term, the aroma of heavenly pancakes... Read More

Global Peace Run visits Bay of Plenty

This week, Bay of Plenty schools and community members will join in a significant global effort for peace, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run. The Peace... Read More

Healthy, simple lunchbox ideas

School's back, and with it, the need for packing lunch boxes again. Instagram foodie and recipe developer Olivia Moore has supplied some healthy and simple... Read More

Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student

A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD... Read More

Removing teacher requirements could be devastating

Changing qualification requirements for early childhood teachers would have devastating effects on young children, the professional body for teachers says. The... Read More

School rallies after death of hostel student

Rotorua Boys' High School is rallying to support whānau and the wider school community following the death of a hostel student. Emergency services responded... Read More

Should schools have closed on Friday?

Dozens of schools gave their students and some teachers a four-day weekend, choosing not to come back to class on Friday after the Waitangi Day holiday. That... Read More

College’s four-year build project near complete

A four-year project that will double the size of Pāpāmoa College is set to be completed this year. In April 2025 the opening of a wharenui built at the... Read More

Schools having to say 'No' to new students

The principal of Tauranga's fastest-growing school has closed out-of-zone enrolments for bilingual, te reo Māori immersion, and Montessori classes due to 'significant”... Read More

Watch out for the kids!

Bags are packed and school is back! And Police are reminding the country about the need to pay attention on the roads. "Everyone has an important part to... Read More

First charter schools open for 2025

From today the first charter schools will begin teaching. Associate Minister of Education, David Seymour, said that today is a great day for educational achievement... Read More

Ōropi School community rallies after theft

After a devasting break-in at Ōropi School over New Year's, principal Andrew King said the response from the Ōropi community has been 'heart-warming”. 'It's... Read More