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School 'coping well' after stabbing - principal

The students of Te Puke High School are receiving ongoing support after one of their peers stabbed a maths teacher during class yesterday.

Rise in number of young without income

The number of young people aged 20 to 24 with no income almost trebled between 1996 and 2006, according to new figures.

'School is supposed to be a safe sanctuary'

Principals say teachers need the power to search students as schools become increasingly violent.

Classroom horror: 'Blood was everywhere'

As blood dripped from stab wounds inflicted by one of his students, maths teacher Steve Hose yelled at the rest of his class to get out.

MPs weigh up letting students snub unionism

'Granny graduate' an inspiration to all

71-year-old grandmother Jennie Oakley was the oldest graduate to walk down Queen St this week.

The show barely goes on

Cash-strapped New Zealand high schools can no longer afford to put on annual musicals, citing fees - up to $7000 to perform hit Broadway shows.

<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Gifted kids have right to choose

College opens door to cellphone learning

NCEA more popular at the chalkface

Path will link uni with rail

School incensed brothel has opened across the road

A west Auckland intermediate school is outraged it can do nothing about a brothel which has opened across the road.

Political carnage on campus

Just listen - stressed kids' plea to parents

Students tell tale of fallen old boys

When the <i>Last Post</i> sounds on Sunday, a group of Sacred Heart College boys will be transported back to France where they stood at the graves of past students who gave their lives for their country.

'Naive' teacher denies pupil's sex charges