Education

New independent advisory board for police college

The Royal New Zealand Police College is welcoming a new independent advisory board that will assist with advice and development for police training in New Zealand. 'The... Read More

Secondary teachers reject latest offer

Secondary teachers have rejected the Ministry of Education's latest pay offer and will ramp up industrial action from next week. The Post Primary Teachers... Read More

To beard or not to beard…

A student has been suspended from Pāpāmoa College for having a beard, despite it 'representing his family's culture”. The college's principal Iva... Read More

Kūmara study: Hope for sleep-deprived parents

Kūmara could help boost babies' microbiome, helping them sleep soundly and ward off viruses. There's fresh hope for sleep-deprived parents, with a study into... Read More

Unleashing young creativity with writing workshops

With an exciting line-up of award-winning authors and experienced librarians, expectations are high that some upcoming literary workshops will ignite children's... Read More

Primary teachers reach deal with government

Primary teachers have voted to accept the latest Ministry of Education collective agreement offer. In a statement this morning, NZEI Te Riu Roa says the offer... Read More

Teamwork needed to make the astro dream work

Do you have a love of the stars? Keen on learning more about astronomy? The local astronomical society is needing passionate and dedicated people to help run... Read More

IYSFF silent film submissions now open

The annual search is on again for the best young Kiwi filmmakers in New Zealand, with submissions now open for the 2023 International Youth Silent Film Festival... Read More

Grove of trees tell poignant Tauranga story

The progression of construction along Cameron Road, Tauranga, is providing some points of interest along the way, as stories of Tauranga come into focus through... Read More

Great Kiwi Bookathon - a world of magic voyages

The Great Kiwi Bookathon takes place in June, encouraging tamariki and their whanau to read, while raising awareness, and much needed funds for Blind Low Vision... Read More

The Big Sing

It's time to get ready for the New Zealand phenomenon that is The Big Sing. The Big Sing - TBS - is a regional secondary schools choral festival that takes place... Read More

Teenager among national book award finalists

A 16-year-old student is among the writers and illustrators announced today as finalists in the 2023 New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults, the... Read More