Education

Pāpāmoa's Got Talent to hit the stage

It's a big American style talent show - full of Pāpāmoa's top primary school performers from around the suburb. Labelled ‘Pāpāmoa's Got Talent',... Read More

Otumoetai College students rock yia! awards

'Our problem is light pollution,” says Shorter and Hex team member Amelia Shorter. 'Light pollution is the presence of unwanted or excessive artificial... Read More

Mourning the loss of humanitarian Chloe Wright

In a profound and sombre announcement, the Wright family has shared the heart-breaking news of the passing of New Zealand humanitarian, Chloe Wright, at her... Read More

Tactile model for the blind secures big win

A tactile model for the blind has scooped top prize at the NIWA Waikato Science and Technology Fair. Chelsea Smart and Aliyah Alchin made a miniature model... Read More

"Critical" research base opens

The Raukōkore Marine Research Centre has officially opened, providing a crucial research base for the East Coast. Supported by the University of Waikato,... Read More

Cutting specialist teachers “irresponsible"

Increasing numbers of children need extra help in the classroom, but an 'outdated” system could see a drop in specialist teachers to support them. One... Read More

Bethlehem School artistic talents on display

Artwork of all sizes, colours and forms created by Bethlehem School students will be on display this week, for staff, whānau and the wider community to enjoy.... Read More

Tauranga Special school get hands on with vehicles

They've at the topic for the second half of the year - and now they're getting some hands on experience to further their learning. Students from Tauranga... Read More

NZ researchers chosen for $50m US science centre

Two University of Waikato researchers have been shoulder-tapped as investigators within the newly launched US$30million NSF Center for Braiding Indigenous... Read More

Wine leftovers to turn to treasure

Waste from New Zealand's wine industry is set to be transformed into high-value products in a $9.8 million project led by the University of Auckland. Called... Read More

Tauranga Boys' College band wins third place

A Tauranga Boys' College band is celebrating after winning third place overall in this year's Smokefreerockquest national final on the weekend. Unit... Read More

Whakamārama Kids Market entrepreneurs

A kids' market - with second-hand items through to baking to arts and crafts being supplied by youngsters - is on at Whakamārama today, Saturday, September... Read More