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Mighty Microbes launches in Tauranga House of Science NZ CEO Chris Duggan. Photo: Bruce Barnard/SunLive. '); } else { // } A new science resource kit title “Mighty Microbes” is being launched this week. “The kit is timely because it teaches children about viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae,” says House of Science NZ CEO Chris Duggan. “It covers the importance of beneficial microbes and how to protect ourselves from the harmful ones.” The student activities include a sneezing simulation to show how far aerosols spread, a handwashing activity u...

School networks blocking millions of threats daily File Image. '); } else { // } The Network for Learning was blocking 1592 security threats a minute last year. The network's report says internet use at the 2450 state and state integrated schools it covers increased 32 per cent in the second half of last year, compared to the first half when schools were shut for several weeks by the national pandemic lockdown. It says streaming media sites such as YouTube and Netflix accounted for 24 per cent of the data consumed by the network in the last six months of 2020, and...

Polar air starts to return to NZ Snow flurries are expected to affect the Desert Road. File photo/SunLive. '); } else { // } The cold change this week is gradually turning more polar and while some areas are yet to feel the cold, it may not peak for others for a few more days. WeatherWatch.co.nz says the slow moving cold change is coming in waves with more surges of polar air coming in over the next 36 hours, before easing this weekend (but then affecting some regions further north and to the east). “Despite this cold change there are 'lulls' where it warms up a ...

Council to survey Tauranga marine facilities Tauranga City Council wants to learn how people access Te Awanui, Tauranga Harbour. File photo/SunLive. '); } else { // } People are being invited to have their say on marine facilities around the city such as boat ramps, jetties, wharves and pontoons. Tauranga City Council wants to learn how people access Te Awanui, Tauranga Harbour, so it can develop a Marine Facilities Strategy it says will serve the future needs of the community. Tauranga City Council general manager of corporate services Paul Davidson says the goal ...

Wastewater overflow in Papamoa '); } else { // } Water quality sampling is expected to be taken in Papamoa today after a wastewater overflow incident. In a post on its website, Tauranga City Council says a wastewater overflow has occurred at 308 Dickson Road, Papamoa, on Wednesday. “At this stage the cause appears to be a blockage caused by tree roots,” reads the post. “This will have impacted the Wairakei Stream at Parton Road.” TCC contractors were onsite on Wednesday, removing the blockage and cleaning the site. “Signage will be placed along the walkwa...