Education

INZ encourages early applications for student visa

Immigration New Zealand is encouraging people wanting to study in New Zealand to apply early for their student visa. "The processing of student visas is a... Read More

Ōropi School marks major milestone

A variety of farmyard animals will join kids, staff and families for the 125th anniversary celebrations of Ōropi School. The event features a display of... Read More

Safety and sweet win at science fair

An invention designed to prevent deadly house fires and a brownie made with apples took top honours at the Niwa Bay of Plenty Science & Technology Fair. Tauranga... Read More

Fierce debate raises money for Tauranga charities

Debating is not what it used to be, says Chris Lee, president of the Sunrise Lions. On September 2, Lee hosted the 27th annual debating competition for the... Read More

Reach for the stars: Opportunity to intern at NASA

The New Zealand Space Agency is calling for applications from post-graduate students interested in working on NASA projects in the US next year. Deputy Head... Read More

Tauranga pilot of child abuse prevention programme

In the year to July, Oranga Tamariki had registered almost 200 open cases of sexual assault against children in the Bay of Plenty. Organisations like sexual... Read More

Whakatāne nursing student receives scholarship

Whakatāne nursing student Jessica Matenga-Barnes wants to make it easier for rural people to get healthcare. Born and bred in Reporoa, the 36-year-old knows... Read More

Tauranga MP participates in Fortress 40 challenge

Tauranga MP Sam Uffindell will be joining the six Tauranga Boys' College prefects for 90 minutes of the 40-hour challenge to raise awareness for mens' mental... Read More

'Teen accounts' might not work but we have to try

Teenagers might find a way around new restricted Instagram accounts, but it's important the company is trying, a social media consultant says. Meta announced... Read More

More than 750kg of clothing diverted from landfill

A $1 second-hand clothing sale run by University of Waikato students and Envirohub has diverted over 750kg of clothing from landfill and raised $2,500 for Turning... Read More

Ake ake ake - a forever language for NZ

The countdown is over with midday today marking the official start of Māori Language Week - Te Wiki 2024. Te Wiki o te Reo Māori is an annual celebration... Read More

Sustainability initiative wraps up

'It's a bit like a treasure hunt!” Words you might not expect to hear from students who are picking up rubbish. Zespri AIMS Games athletes removed... Read More