Education

Worsening poverty: Teachers share harrowing tales

Teachers say an increasing number of children will return to school without the very basics this year, with the cost-of-living crisis deepening poverty in many... Read More

Focus on student success as new school year starts

As schools start back for 2024, Education Minister Erica Stanford says there will be a relentless focus on ensuring students' are achieving at school. 'It's... Read More

Back to school safety advice from Police

The summer holidays are over and families across New Zealand will be bracing themselves with the kids set to begin the new school year over the next fortnight. As... Read More

School’s back, and so are the buses

The Ministry of Education and the Bus and Coach Association are reminding caregivers and road users that with schools starting back, so too are the school buses.... Read More

Teacher shortage leaves schools scrambling

Less than a week away from the first students of the year heading back to school, some principals are still crying out for staff to fill final roles. Meanwhile,... Read More

Skies and seas camp inspires women in stem

The Royal New Zealand Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy have joined forces to support teachers and encourage more young women into Science, Technology, Engineering... Read More

Tauranga history talks before 160th commemoration

Three talks that highlight the most significant events in the history of Tauranga city are being held this coming week. Featuring historical experts, the... Read More

Aiming to protect communities against wildfires

Researchers are building models to give more accurate predictions of where large wildfires could spread as they burn. Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University... Read More

More primary school students stood down for vaping

Vaping and smoking are bigger issues in primary schools than secondary schools in many parts of New Zealand, government figures have revealed. Last year,... Read More

School abuse probe: Ombundsman releases ruling

A man who was sexually abused by his teacher says the school's investigation was a sham, with 'skulduggery and secrecy” to protect 'reputation... Read More

A year away for 17-year-old students

Imagine being 17 years old and heading off to another country for an entire year by yourself. That's what three incredibly brave local students are doing... Read More

$30k is being donated to Katikati charity

A Bay of Plenty organisation helping those with disabilities to fully integrate into the local community will receive a $30,000 grant from BayTrust which guarantees... Read More