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Slain Bay of Plenty teacher John Rowe will be buried in Opotiki tomorrow as police continue the search for his killer.
Mr Rowe, 78, was found in his Opotiki home on Tuesday by a neighbour after suffering serious head injuries from an attack while he lay in bed.
Detective Inspector Rob Jones said today that inquiries were continuing.
The 30-strong investigation team was look at video footage from sources in the town in an attempt to gather more information on Mr Rowe's death.
Police were also working through a list of persons of interest.
Mr Rowe was a well-known figure in the town and taught mathematics at Opotiki College for 18 years until 1984. He was a widower with two adult children.
- NZPA
