Education

US trip for student tackling hate speech

Research on how to use artificial intelligence (AI) to detect hate speech on social media has landed a PhD student a prestigious international scholarship. University... Read More

Student helps with Tauranga's sea pod revolution

Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology student, Abby McDonald, is at the forefront of a pioneering initiative to transform marine conservation in Tauranga's harbour.... Read More

WBOP school couldn’t ‘bee’ more excited

Waihī Beach School is buzzing after being selected for Western Bay of Plenty District Council's Win a Working Bee competition. The ‘Western Bay Worker... Read More

AI Chatbots enhancing learning

Technology is rapidly transforming education and at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology, ākonga and kaimahi are embracing chatbots to enhance learning and streamline... Read More

Young scientists seek truth in legend love story

A group of Rotorua children are using science to prove whether the basis of the legendary love story of Hinemoa and Tūtānekai is true. They concluded it... Read More

July school holidays aglow with family fun

These July school holidays will be packed with things to do, with a whole range of free family events at Tauranga City Libraries, plus affordable family films... Read More

Health and wellbeing program for BOP youth

A programme aimed at equipping youth with the tools to care for their mental and physical wellbeing is returning to schools for Term 3. The Zespri Young and... Read More

Students snap up chance for Hi-Vis

Hundreds of female secondary school students around the country have had their hands on the controls of some of New Zealand's top infrastructure companies over... Read More

Gaining experience with country's top chefs

Working alongside some of the country's top chefs at a prestigious Matariki fine-dining event has been a highlight of 2024 for eight emerging chefs. Tohunga... Read More

Tests for students from first year of school

The Government has announced new assessment for students from the first year of school. Education Minister Erica Stanford says from 2025 phonics tests... Read More

Helping businesses solve sustainability challenges

New Zealand companies who believe they can't afford to operate sustainably in today's tough economy are being offered help to tackle one of the biggest challenges... Read More

Truancy crackdown: Fewer term-time holidays booked

Families with school-aged children are choosing not to take their children out of school to travel, Flight Centre data has shown, as the government cracks down... Read More