Education

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

Young road patrollers lead safety push

Around 1000 primary and intermediate students take to the Mount Maunganui streets for the annual Traffic Management NZ Orange Walk on Thursday, November... Read More

Rotary steps up to support Welcome Bay learners

Tauranga Te Papa Rotary Club members have spent several hours during this school year supporting Welcome Bay School as it rolls out the new literacy and numeracy... Read More

Pupils' day of laughter, learning and healthy fun

Paengaroa School pupils enjoyed a Fun Day prize this month to wrap up their involvement in 2025's five-week Zespri Young and Healthy Virtual Adventure. The... Read More

Rowers to refuel goals with recipe book

Tauranga Boys College's (TBC) school rowing team has launched a rowing recipe book - titled ‘Refuel' - to fundraise for a new boat and challenge for the... Read More

Mural magic at Ōtūmoetai Playcentre

Children at Ōtūmoetai Playcentre have been gripping paintbrushes and getting hands-on with colour as Tauranga artist Millie Pidwell has inspired them by demonstrating... Read More

How to dispose of asbestos-tainted sand safely

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued a public recall for rainbow play sand from Educational Colours and coloured sand from Creatistics... Read More

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