18:20:54 Thursday 24 April 2025

Education

Father moves from building site to teaching role

Three years ago, Takawai McMath was standing on a muddy building site in the Far North, reflecting on what kind of future he wanted to build. The 41-year-old... Read More

Ex-teacher’s path: crisis to PhD

This article discusses suicide and mental health issues. If you need support, helpline information can be found at the bottom of this story. At age 27, Lynda... Read More

College boys win with gasp-filled comedy

A group of 19 Tauranga Boys' College drama students are heading to Wellington in June to perform their 15-minute take of two scenes from The Taming of the Shrew... Read More

Turning waste into building materials

A soft food and beverage carton revolution is under way in Waihī Beach. Brought to life by Sustainable Waihī Beach, Te Kura Tātahi o Waihī | Waihī Beach... Read More

Biomechanics Day inspires future scientists

More than 80 high school students from Mount Maunganui College and Te Puke High School took part in Biomechanics Day 2025 at the University of Waikato's Adams... Read More

College boys highlight mens' mental health in film

Men's mental health is in the spotlight as Tauranga Boys' College screens a documentary to shed light on one of the commonly faced issues by students at... Read More

Driving instructors react to licence proposals

Proposed changes to driver licensing are a 'hallelujah” moment for Rotorua driving instructor Helen Barry. Other Bay of Plenty instructors have described... Read More

Brewing a better future at Waihī Beach

Turning single-use coffee cups into compost is the newest enterprise at Waihī. ‘Don't be a SUCker | Cup Cycle' is a not-for-profit initiative by Sustainable... Read More

Students get sneak peek of new community centre

Students at Merivale School were excited to be the first to receive an exclusive preview of the construction of the new Merivale Community Centre. Principal... Read More

Kids’ ideas to inspire new mural design

Skater boys and girls may be sliding along a mountainous backdrop chasing cheese balls when Katikati Skate Park gets its makeover. Avocados, skateboards,... Read More

Te Puke students get help with tertiary expenses

Four learners have won Acorn Foundation scholarships, 11 students were granted TECT First-in-Family awards, and 10 students were awarded TECT Returning Student... Read More

Mount students excited for cultural immersion

Thirty Mount Maunganui College students will have to get used to cold showers and life without Wi-Fi when they spend 10 days on the Samoan islands of Savai'i... Read More