Education

Get started on your sustainability journey

Some may feel we are constantly being bombarded with people telling us to be more sustainable and do our part to look after the environment. With so many... Read More

Tauranga teens shine at robotics nationals

Tauranga teens who competed at the Kiwibots VEX Robotics Competition National Championships in Auckland last weekend have returned home with a number of trophies. Sixty-five... Read More

Why should babies learn to swim?

Knowing how to swim is critical, and with drowning statistics so high in New Zealand it's best to start learning as soon as possible, says a Tauranga swimming... Read More

Legends of the SH2 “corridor”

From making hay in a roundabout, to winning Lotto, to the stress of over three hours stuck in gridlock traffic, there have been some epic tales emerge this week... Read More

Excessive school enrolment requirements

Some schools' enrolment requirements are excessive and it is likely they are denying children access to their local school, says a community law centre for... Read More

Universities 'positive' about enrolments

Universities are watching enrolments closely as they try to recover from their worst year on record. The sector last year made its first-ever collective financial... Read More

Matahui School embarks on a promising new year

Matahui School is thrilled to kick off the new academic year with the highest student numbers since 2020. In response to the growing student body, Matahui... Read More

New classroom builds in doubt amid cost-cutting

More than 100 new classroom builds are in doubt in a cost-cutting exercise that's already forced the Secretary of Education to apologise, following the Minister's... Read More

Sprouting new skills in the garden

Tauranga kids are growing confidence in the garden while giving back to the community at The Historic Village. ‘Your Garden: Children's Therapy... Read More

New school finally opens gate to students

The classroom, a toilet next door and a new playground was what Year 4 student Raiden Whiu enjoyed most on his first day at his newly-built school, on Wednesday. 'I... Read More

Police investigating arson at school playground

Police are investigating after an arson at Kawerau South School overnight. Part of the wooden structure of the school's playground has been destroyed... Read More

Phones banned in schools including during breaks

Schools have been open for just a few days, but many have already adopted the government's ban on mobile phones before it comes into force at the start of... Read More