Education

Attracting international students to NZ

The Government's going for growth in international education, releasing its plan to double the sector's economic contribution to $7.2 billion by 2034, said Education... Read More

Students launch natural dog product at market

The first Barket is set to be hosted in the Bay of Plenty - and dog-lovers are invited to gather in the Mount for the canine-product market hosted by eager business... Read More

Home-schooled teens bike 755km for sport

Two home-schooled students cycled 755km off-road over 10 days to deliver a petition to Parliament calling for the inclusion of all students in sport. Amelia... Read More

Mum's journey from addiction to helping others

'You just feel utterly helpless.” That was how a Tauranga nursing student described the feeling of addiction as she spoke of turning her life around. Kayla... Read More

BoP Matahui School stays open with new funding

Matahui School 'went to war” and remained open thanks to the tireless efforts of parents and the school community, according to principal Mary Woods. The... Read More

Study helps to save critically endangered fish

A freshwater fish species found only in New Zealand is having the spotlight shone on it through new University of Canterbury research. Ancient and endemic... Read More

Free lunches feeding children in need in BOP

Early childhood centres in the government's free lunch scheme say it is reaching children who live in poverty. Despite initial revolts against vegetables,... Read More

A space interwoven with culture and identity

When Te Ara Mātauranga, Waihī Beach's new library, service centre and community hub, opened this month, it already had a wairua (spirit) embedded within. That's... Read More

No place like Pāpāmoa College’s Wizard of Oz

The Emerald City is coming to the Bay of Plenty as Pāpāmoa College prepares to dazzle audiences with its whole-school production of The Wizard of Oz. Set... Read More

Quiz night raises $60k for school initiatives

Pongakawa School's annual quiz night has officially cemented its place as a highlight on the community calendar. Held on June 7, the 'Once Upon a Legend”... Read More

Transforming education but more volunteers wanted

The House of Science's Western Bay of Plenty branch is growing, but it does require more volunteers in winter months. Established in 2014, the charitable... Read More

Kaimai School's unique fundraising event

A small school in the Western Bay of Plenty is bringing its rural community together by hosting its first-ever hunting competition. The Kaimai School Winter... Read More