Education

$25K for WBOP school robotics programme

Free robotics lessons for Western Bay students in low socio-economic areas are guaranteed to continue this year thanks to a $25,000 grant from BayTrust. STEAM-ED... Read More

Groundbreaking polar weather research initiative

A new project seeks to improve weather prediction models and environmental data collection of polar regions to enhance operational safety and reduce environmental... Read More

Man forges documents to claim grandparents' super

A Rotorua principal facing financial difficulties forged court documents to claim inheritance money from his grandparents' estate. The forgery cost Kairo... Read More

Siblings dominate at Sticky Johnson Champs

The duo of Zara Owen and Jaxon Pardoe of Gisborne have claimed the two major titles at the Sticky Johnson Primary School Champs presented by Skullcandy completed... Read More

Skipping school for cheaper air fares easy choice

Several Kiwi families said they are okay with their children bunking school to go on holiday early because flights are cheaper. On Thursday - one day before... Read More

Visitors eye Rotorua and BOP for school holidays

Rotorua is in the top three places Kiwis want to visit this school holidays, a Booking.com survey has revealed. And Mount Maunganui is fourth on the online... Read More

More students being stood down for assault

There has been a sharp increase in disciplinary action against children who assault their peers. Stand-downs, suspensions and exclusions for assaults on other... Read More

School welcomes Chapel Street safety upgrade

The risk of serious injury to students has reduced following safety feature upgrades to the Chapel Street/Maxwells Road crossing, says Pillans Point School's... Read More

'Devastating' cuts to Whaakata Māori

Cuts to funding television channel Whakata Maori and teacher training is another attack on tangata te whenua, PSA Te Kaihautū Māori Janice Panoho said. 'This... Read More

Likely reasons for failing University Entrance

Factors linked to a 90 per cent likelihood of not achieving University Entrance have been identified by the Ministry of Education. It says the study could... Read More

Guide to school holiday fun in Tauranga

From night lights, creative arts, movies, and outdoor activities, Tauranga is brimming with activities for every age and interest these school holidays. Here's... Read More

Attending climate strikes to count as truancy

David Seymour is urging parents and teachers to tell students not to attend today's climate strike Seymour says striking counts towards students' 15-day... Read More