Education

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

Community spirit shines at Whakamarama markets

Whakamarama is buzzing with excitement as the community comes together at the vibrant markets hosted by the Whakamarama Community Centre. With a focus on... Read More

Tauranga artists selected for Te Papa exhibition

The artistic flair, hard work and creative efforts of four local Aquinas College art students have paid off on a national scale. Artwork by Year 11s Nina... Read More

Students to shine light on youth mental health

A group of Tauranga students are lacing up their walking shoes in honour of Mental Health Awareness week. Prefects from Mount Maunganui College, along with... Read More

Tauranga Boys’ prefects complete Fortress 40

Tauranga Boys' College prefects showed their true grit, determination and resilience over the weekend as they completed their annual Fortress 40 Challenge. This... Read More