Education

Toi Ohomai:New chief executive signals fresh start

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology has marked its return to independence, as its new leader vows to connect local communities and employers. The Bay of Plenty... Read More

Professor exporting NZ education to the world

When Professor Dr Dr Jens Mueller arrived in New Zealand more than 30 years ago it was never meant to be permanent. Living in California, he had planned a... Read More

Dreaming big: 70 years of young voices

Hundreds of young voices will once again fill the Addison Theatre at Baycourt later this year - but the work behind Tauranga's much-loved Primary Schools Music... Read More

NCEA results: What to ask a student first

OPINION This week, secondary school students around New Zealand will be able to access their 2025 NCEA results across all three levels. Having completed... Read More

Katikati Avo Fest serves up delicious opportunity

As people look forward to tomorrow's Avo Fest, eight Katikati College students will be working hard in a hot summer kitchen to prepare food to be served at the... Read More

Summer Smarts #5: Be water wise

The Weekend Sun is running a series of eight ‘Summer Smart' stories with our good friend Elfie the Circus Elf helping us out to keep safe and healthy these... Read More

Summer reading challenges at Te Puke library

Te Puke Library's Summer Reading Programmes are just around the corner. The programmes are aimed at two age groups - for teen readers there's a creative book... Read More

Tauranga student’s leadership shines

A Tauranga primary student has been recognised on the national stage for his kindness, leadership and commitment to helping others. Ten-year-old Eason Shen,... Read More

Rural eye care made easy for Tauranga optometrist

A new optometry graduate who is moving back to Tauranga is encouraging other students to take part in the Rural Health Immersion Programme. Grace Su will... Read More

How Tauranga is rethinking smart city tech

A University of Waikato Tauranga graduate has received international recognition for research exploring how communities can co-design smart city technology. Developed... Read More

Climate researcher wins top science medal

A Tauranga-based researcher has been recognised for his contributions to understanding the Earth's climate system and his leadership in emerging carbon removal... Read More

New Bethlehem College Ōmokoroa school planned

Bethlehem College has expanded into Ōmokoroa by opening a preschool four months ago and has plans to build a primary school next door, with current schooling... Read More