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Bank teller set for TV stardom

A 23-year-old Westpac bank teller is leaving her job to compete in a kickboxing reality TV show in Thailand.

Man who died during turkey shoot named

Classroom stabbing blamed on bullying

A boy who stabbed his teacher four times with a knife had been bullied by other pupils, his family say.

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.

'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.

Reprieve for killer dogs angers owner of slain pet

<i>Unsung heroes</i>: Couple's community service adds up to more than 100 years

Power cut to nearly 4000 BOP homes