Education

Volunteers ensure safe and licensed youth on roads

Sometimes, it's the little things that bring the greatest satisfaction - like knowing you made a difference. 'It feels great when you get a text from your young... Read More

Unleashing young creativity with writing workshops

With an exciting line-up of award-winning authors and experienced librarians, expectations are high that some upcoming literary workshops will ignite children's... Read More

Mātauranga Māori science fair - bigger and better

New Zealand's only dedicated mātauranga Māori science fair is returning to Rotorua for its second year, boasting new categories and a surge in entries from schools... Read More

Students unleash chess power in Tauranga today

The power of chess is being unleashed in Tauranga today as local school students battle it out to win a place in the national tournament. Chess Power are holding... Read More

What‘s happening for Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023?

Matariki Tauranga Moana 2023 celebrations kick off this week, with a star-studded line-up of events to celebrate the Māori New Year. This year's programme embraces... Read More

New independent advisory board for police college

The Royal New Zealand Police College is welcoming a new independent advisory board that will assist with advice and development for police training in New Zealand. 'The... Read More

Secondary teachers reject latest offer

Secondary teachers have rejected the Ministry of Education's latest pay offer and will ramp up industrial action from next week. The Post Primary Teachers... Read More

To beard or not to beard…

A student has been suspended from Pāpāmoa College for having a beard, despite it 'representing his family's culture”. The college's principal Iva... Read More

Kūmara study: Hope for sleep-deprived parents

Kūmara could help boost babies' microbiome, helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses. There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into... Read More

Unleashing young creativity with writing workshops

With an exciting line-up of award-winning authors and experienced librarians, expectations are high that some upcoming literary workshops will ignite children's... Read More

Primary teachers reach deal with government

Primary teachers have voted to accept the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer. In a statement this morning, NZEI Te Riu Roa says the offer... Read More

Teamwork needed to make the astro dream work

Do you have a love of the stars? Keen on learning more about astronomy? The local astronomical society is needing passionate and dedicated people to help run... Read More