Education

Pink to block bullying

Today, May 19, hundreds of people across New Zealand will wear pink t-shirts in effort to say ‘No!' to bullying. Pink Shirt Day is about showing a united... Read More

Upgrade needed: Playcentre asks community for help

Te Puna Playcentre has been around for 50 years - but the gear keeping the kids entertained remains largely the same. Elyse Ward is the treasurer of the playcentre.... Read More

Reading level of 10-year-olds tested

New Zealand's 10-year-olds have recorded a statistically-insignificant drop in performance in a major international reading test. Their average score of 521... Read More

Cancer Society: double healthy school lunches

The Cancer Society has joined dozens of other health and community organisations by signing a new Health Coalition Aotearoa - HCA - petition to double the number... Read More

Honouring our road safety heroes

Responsibility, reliability and good listening is what it takes to keep their fellow friends safe on their school's road. Road Safety Week starts off this week,... Read More

Govt to repair or rebuild all weather-hit schools

Thirty-eight damaged schools in the Bay of Plenty Education Region are amongst over 500 North Island schools which have been identified by the Ministry of Education... Read More

Melodies and memories of The Music Man

It had people curious, scratching heads, shrugging shoulders. 'Music Man Lane?” Who is the music man who deserved recognition on a new street sign in Katikati?... Read More

More mental health support including in schools

The Government says their cyclone recovery package is providing dedicated investment into mental health and wellbeing support. The package includes extending... Read More

What‘s on - debating, skating and dating

Good morning and welcome to Saturday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira. MetService is forecasting a fine day with southwesterlies... Read More

Opportunities continue to grow at Fieldays

Primary sector education and exciting career opportunities will be showcased at the Fieldays Opportunity Grows Here Careers Hub in June. Fieldays and the Ministry... Read More

Teachers strike: Many schools shut in North Island

Secondary school and area school teachers from the Central Plateau to the top of the North Island will be striking for better pay on Thursday. Vaughan Couillault​,... Read More

Rural school visits back in full swing

Seven tertiary students from around New Zealand will travel to the Coromandel on May 8 for Hauora Taiwhenua's first rural school's visit of 2023. This volunteer-led... Read More