Education

Free AED training for the community

The generosity of one Tauranga community group towards another has culminated in the public being offered free classes to learn to operate a defibrillator next... Read More

$1300 up for grabs at rapid chess tournament

The Mount Maunganui RSA Chess Club is hosting the annual one-day Bay of Plenty Rapid Chess Tournament, a national-level event, on Saturday, February 22. The... Read More

A two-minute challenge could save your sight

The countdown is on until March 1 which marks the start of New Zealand's annual Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a disease of the optic nerve which is... Read More

Aquinas students excel with top NZ scholarships

When he first started his school journey, former Aquinas College in Pyes Pa student Eric Shin thought a New Zealand scholarship was beyond his reach. 'As... Read More

CensusAtSchool 2025–2026 survey launching

On February 25, CensusAtSchool New Zealand - TataurangaKiTeKura Aotearoa launches its 12th biennial survey, capturing the voices of thousands of students nationwide. This... Read More

‘Prima Facie’: Play tours Tauranga, Rotorua

Warning: This story mentions sexual assault. A one-woman play described as a 'war cry” for sexual assault survivors returns to Tauranga this year -... Read More

Filling hungry tummies at school

Katikati Primary School is facing uncertainty about the continuation of 'vital” schemes to feed students this year. The school runs its own breakfast... Read More

Heavenly pancakes served at church

Pastor Patrick Rounds is like the Pied Piper of pancakes. He makes them, and suddenly there's an audience. During school term, the aroma of heavenly pancakes... Read More

Global Peace Run visits Bay of Plenty

This week, Bay of Plenty schools and community members will join in a significant global effort for peace, the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Home Peace Run. The Peace... Read More

Healthy, simple lunchbox ideas

School's back, and with it, the need for packing lunch boxes again. Instagram foodie and recipe developer Olivia Moore has supplied some healthy and simple... Read More

Teacher tried to buy ADHD meds from student

A high school student who went to her teacher for help with a range of mental health issues was asked by the man if he could purchase some of her ADHD... Read More

Removing teacher requirements could be devastating

Changing qualification requirements for early childhood teachers would have devastating effects on young children, the professional body for teachers says. The... Read More