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Govt criticised for approach on bullying
Writing to schools demanding action on bullying is a "wet" response to the problem, Labour's David Shearer says.

Kerre Woodham: Bullied Casey's simple message
It's not surprising to see the outpouring of support for Casey Heynes, the 16-year-old Sydney schoolboy who has become a worldwide hero as a result of a YouTube video showing him turning the tables on a playground bully.

Bully attacks after girl's plea for help
Wanganui Girls College student Robin de Jong was chased down by a teenage girl and subjected to a savage assault

Attack 'the most horrible thing ever' - victim's mother
Parents need to take responsibility in the aftermath of a horrific attack which left a Whanganui schoolgirl bloodied and in need of hospital treatment, Education Minister Anne Tolley says.

Kurt Cobain, a hero with the smell of teen spirit
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain died nearly 20 years ago. But the legend of the tragic rocker lives on - his life of triumph, conflict and addiction is the centre of a comic novel.

Encountering the locals on an urban safari
You don't have to go far to get up close with creatures great and small, discovers Bronwyn Sell.

Tuned to channel U
TVNZ is aiming at the YouTube generation with its new multi-screen channel. Jacqueline Smith reports.

Tapu Misa: So many positives in the life of a soldier
Secure job, training, no student loan, chance to see the world, how could any parent object?