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Pair critically hurt as crash chops car in half
Two Auckland men were critically injured when their car was cut in two in a high-speed head-on collision with a truck yesterday.

Two critical after car and rubbish truck collide
Alcohol and speed appear to have been factors in a crash which left two people critically injured on Auckland's North Shore today, police say.

Boy partly blinded by Christmas toy
A six-year-old has permanent vision loss after being shot in the eye with a toy gun.

Five of the best: Private country gardens
Take inspiration for your garden by visiting these exquisite country spreads.

Grand Albany pipedream in tatters
One of NZ's largest and most speculative property investment visions on leasehold land - Albany City Property Investments - is in tatters.

Beauty: Best face forward
Facials these days are fit for all fancies, with many different experiences on offer.

Centrepoint children living with effects - study
A study of 29 children who lived in Auckland's controversial Centrepoint Community has found continuing effects on their adult lives.

Mall picketers claim New Zealand first
A labour union claimed a first today as staff members picketed at a JB HiFi store inside an Auckland mall.