Education

Winter illness puts dent in school attendance

Winter illness is putting a dent in daily school attendance - but so are long weekends. The percentage of children in class each day has dropped from a high... Read More

'Irreversible harm': Te reo hearing begins

An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims coalition government policy is causing significant irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington today. Ngāi... Read More

Competition for budding children's book authors

A New Zealand book publisher is kicking off the launch of their academy with an international writing competition. Writers can participate free of charge... Read More

Waikato continues to climb global rankings

The University of Waikato has maintained its place in the world's top 250 universities in the latest QS World University Rankings, and has climbed a further... Read More

BOP schools set to shine at Showquest 2024

On June 10, Baypark, also known as Mercury Arena, will be buzzing with the vibrant energy of young performers as it hosts the Bay of Plenty regional event of... Read More

Battle for support for mental health in schools

Teachers are struggling with mental health challenges and the Ministry of Education isn't doing enough to help, says an educational wellbeing coach from FLAX... Read More

BOP school receives two new additions

A group of Bay of Plenty men advocating for community initiatives and men's welfare have been busy building a pātaka (pantry) for kai, and a water play table... Read More

Research shows brain link to stuttering

A new study published in the prestigious Brain journal has identified a specific brain network hub that plays a key role in stuttering. The research, by Te... Read More

Tauranga programme connecting youth to careers

A major reason young people often struggle to secure their first job is a lack of experience or qualifications, notes a community-focused trust. Limited... Read More

Historic plant library, a record of biodivesity

Over 40,000 dried and pressed plants neatly filed in the University of Canterbury Herbarium make up a vital botanical library that dates back over 150 years.... Read More

Digital infant in world-first psychology research

Meet BabyX, a digital infant looking for someone to play with. BabyX is a hyper-realistic computer-generated simulation of a human infant. In a world first,... Read More

Largest cohort of indigenous doctoral graduates

A wānanga in Whakatāne is celebrating its largest cohort of indigenous doctoral graduates. Haka and waiata filled the main streets of Whakatāne, as regalia-wearing... Read More