Education

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Driving instructors react to licence proposals

Proposed changes to driver licensing are a 'hallelujah” moment for Rotorua driving instructor Helen Barry. Other Bay of Plenty instructors have described... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Students get sneak peek of new community centre

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Principal... Read More

Kids’ ideas to inspire new mural design

Skater boys and girls may be sliding along a mountainous backdrop chasing cheese balls when Katikati Skate Park gets its makeover. Avocados, skateboards,... Read More

Te Puke students get help with tertiary expenses

Four learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, 11 students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and 10 students were awarded TECT Returning Student... Read More

Mount students excited for cultural immersion

Thirty Mount Maunganui College students will have to get used to cold showers and life without Wi-Fi when they spend 10 days on the Samoan islands of Savai'i... Read More

Empowering young people living with disabilities

White-water rafting, karaoke nights, cooking classes and bach getaways. These are some of the opportunities young people with intellectual disabilities... Read More

Pet parents prepping for Easter

With Easter fast approaching, Kiwis are gearing up for a well-deserved holiday break. But what about their fur family members? Whether you're planning... Read More

School gala brings community together

Students at Greerton's Greenpark School are already busily preparing for the fifth annual Easter Gala, which is being held next Thursday from midday. 'The... Read More

Artist’s mural embodies school culture

In a full-circle moment, mural artist Millie Pidwell has returned to school to contribute to students' learning and their environment. Pidwell, who works... Read More

Up close with a Black Hawk

As heli-logging work came to an end on the Whakatāne District Council forestry block on Valley Rd this week, Apanui School students got to celebrate with a... Read More