Artist over moon with top award
The winner of an arts scholarship plans to invest his winnings in an exhibition. The 2010 Iris Fisher Scholarship has b...
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Refuse worker killed
Staff of a refuse collection company are in shock over the death of a workmate who was killed by a reversing rubbish tr...
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Champs back to basics
Guiding a world champion to throw further than before is all in a day’s work for New Zealand’s top at...
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Spark and drive required
Beaten 24-18 by the Gold Coast Titans, the NZ Warriors made a reasonable start to the 2010 NRL season but need a ball-d...
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Aiming for long overdue title
There's plenty of motivation in the ranks of the Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club’s premier XI as the season enters i...
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Bless this Urban Soul
The best things in life are often beyond reach but not this time round. Newly opened Urban Soul at Manukau is just down ...
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Win a Bangkok trip to celebrate birthday
It’s five years since Na Na Thai opened at Botany South and it remains as attractive as the day it opened.
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Golden parts to play
A classic tale of growing up and finding your place in the world is being performed in a local park. Mother Nature sets...
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Law Abiding Citizen
Beneath the raucous sound effects, litres of claret and constantly moving visual trimmings, there is something deep and ...
Education
Cultural festival startsWednesday, 17 March 2010
A colourful celebration of culture will take to the stage this week at the 35th annual Polyfest.
College whizz wins quizTuesday, 09 March 2010
A teenager has come out top in a trans-Tasman general knowledge competition. John Ahn, of Northpark, has been named grand champion of The Great Race.
Brake on school speeds
Wednesday, 03 March 2010
Hazardous driving outside of schools may soon be brought to a halt with proposed changes.
Mass for pupils at new primaryWednesday, 03 March 2010
Months of meticulous planning and heartfelt prayers have come to fruition with the opening of a new primary school.
Scholarships under fireMonday, 25 January 2010
A scheme launched by the Government to provide children from less privileged backgrounds with a private education has been criticised by principals of schools in East Manukau.
Bronze award for pupilsFriday, 22 January 2010
Putting green policies into practice has earned a high school a prestigious environmental award.
Backing for schoolMonday, 11 January 2010
College principals from across Manukau have pledged their support for New Zealand’s first tertiary high school.
Cockle Bay School's wheels dayMonday, 21 December 2009
Wheels of all shapes and sizes were put through their paces at a school fundraiser for needy families.
New challenges for IvaTuesday, 15 December 2009
When push comes to shove, school work wins out over sports for Iva Ropati.
New principal for schoolThursday, 10 December 2009
A former rugby league rep has been appointed the new principal of Howick College.
Kids glitter in film funTuesday, 08 December 2009
Glitz, glamour and plenty of talent was on display at a primary school’s film night. The red carpet was rolled out for students and teachers at Riverina School in Pakuranga, which put its production Riverina Skoolstars on the big screen at the school.
Lawrence's fingers do the talkingFriday, 04 December 2009
With fingers resting gently on the keys of a grand piano, Lawrence Wong begins to play. The 16-year-old, who attends Macleans College in Bucklands Beach, has won the Ronisch Auckland Secondary Schools Piano Competition.