Education

Young coach gives back to her old school

Between volleyball, dance, touch rugby, and volunteering, Pāpāmoa 11-year-old Bella Bowman barely has time for TV on her one day off a week. Her schedule... Read More

Tauranga principal steps down after 23 years

Barrie Wickens held two fundamental philosophies during his 23-year tenure at Tauranga Special School. 'We're here for the kids, and we do it for the kids.” For... Read More

House of Science recognised globally

House of Science NZ has been named one of the world's leading education innovations in the HundrED Global Collection 2026. The annual report celebrates 100... Read More

Greerton pupils turn pug into storybook hero

A 5-year-old male pug with a big appetite has made Greerton Village School's values jump from the page in a new book created by a teacher and students. Sir... Read More

Students record album the old-school way

Mount Maunganui College students are learning the old school way of recording music as they prepare to release this year's annual album. The 32 Year 9-13... Read More

Halloween cobwebs are good DNA collectors 

They're usually spun to make spooky Halloween decorations, but new research from the University of Waikato and the Bioeconomy Science Institute has found that... Read More

Young hero honoured after saving toddler

The 10-year-old who saved a toddler from drowning at Baywave last month has been recognised by Hato Hone St John for her act of heroism. Tauranga St John... Read More

Kaimai School gains new principal

Matthew Jackson recently stepped into bigger shoes - or gumboots - as Kaimai School's new principal. He's twelve days into the role, having embarked on his new... Read More

Tauranga barber launches youth course

A Tauranga church youth leader is voluntarily teaching barbershop courses at a Tauranga community centre to give young people confidence to launch their careers. Shanon... Read More

New study proves power of early literacy teaching

New research from the Better Start Literacy Approach (BSLA) research team at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury (UC) highlights the powerful... Read More

Dive into the world of sharks at Auckland Museum

Sharks is set to take centre stage at Auckland War Memorial Museum this summer, opening on Wednesday, December 10. Sharks invites families, students and enthusiasts... Read More

BoP teachers begin wave of strikes

Senior and area school teachers are the latest to take strike action, with more than 1500 in the Bay of Plenty set to walk off the job over their pay dispute... Read More