Education
11:45am Wed 21 Jan, 2026
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
12:51pm Sat 17 Jan, 2026
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
10:00am Sat 17 Jan, 2026
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
09:08am Wed 14 Jan, 2026
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
03:00pm Fri 09 Jan, 2026
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
12:00pm Sun 21 Dec, 2025
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
09:00am Sun 14 Dec, 2025
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
10:00am Sat 13 Dec, 2025
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
11:45am Thu 11 Dec, 2025
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
06:00am Tue 02 Dec, 2025
A University of Waikato Tauranga graduate has received international recognition for research exploring how communities can co-design smart city technology. Developed... Read More
04:00pm Mon 01 Dec, 2025
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
06:00am Fri 28 Nov, 2025
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
23-Jan 17:00
Whakatāne spared as Tairāwhiti faces flooding
23-Jan 14:05
Storm damage shuts K-Gorge, key BoP campsites
23-Jan 14:05
Meet the dogs sniffing out a tiny clam threat
23-Jan 13:12
Retaining wall crashes on to neighbour's roof
23-Jan 12:39
Power cut to 600 more homes near Tauranga
23-Jan 11:45
First victims of landslides identified
23-Jan 10:10
New 40-tonne digger to help tackle massive slip
23-Jan 08:54
Mount landslide rescue could take days, police
23-Jan 07:43
Minister vows to recover victims in Mount landslip
23-Jan 06:58
Camper praises ‘hero’ woman in shower block
22-Jan 20:52
Welcome Bay landslide: Two bodies recovered
22-Jan 15:14
Evacuation after landslide hits neighbouring homes
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