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Kim Manunui 24/07/2025 Kim Manunui 24/07/2025

New Waikato medical school

A new medical school will be established at the University of Waikato as part of the Government’s plan to build a stronger health workforce, Health Minister Simeon Brown and Universities Minister Dr Shane Reti say.

Dan Hutchinson 19/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 19/06/2025

Influencing a new generation

Taupō’s Dr Lesley Kay Rameka (Ngāti Raukawa, Ngāti Tukorehe) is humbled by her King’s Birthday honour of becoming a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025 Dan Hutchinson 12/06/2025

Solving the world’s problems

Ātiamuri-based Chris Duggan’s citation for membership of the New Zealand Order of Merit notes her transformative impact on science education in New Zealand.

Dan Hutchinson 20/03/2025 Dan Hutchinson 20/03/2025

Teens take on early morning challenge

The first Cactus programme of 2025 is well underway.

Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025 Dan Hutchinson 27/02/2025

Teachers grapple with implications of AI

When it comes to technological advances in education, it’s important for teachers to stay one step ahead of students.

Nicola Carter 06/02/2025 Nicola Carter 06/02/2025

Taupō schools not immune to staff shortages

Taupō is not immune to the national teacher shortage, says the Taupō Principal’s Association, but local schools are working hard to hire the best teachers for their students.