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Five seriously injured in Auckland crash

An unconscious person had to be cut out of a car after a crash in east Auckland this morning, which also injured four others.

Rhiannon ready for mouth-to-snout

Pet first-aid courses have been introduced to New Zealand by Sydney-based Sarah McCoy.

My Auckland: Mount Eden

Hannah Kaye has adopted Mt Eden as her favourite Auckland suburb, having lived there for three years. She tells Rebecca Kamm why she likes it so much.

Aotea Sq occupiers given cash

Prisoner swap brings identity wristband review

Use of ID wristbands under review after two defendants swapped bands before appearing in court.

Police probe security guard's death

A security guard found dead on Friday morning was a 22 year-old Indian man who lived in Auckland.

Under-used Grafton site offers variety of options

Trio of bright add value prospects

Wheely good times: Biking Auckland's beginner cycle trails

With the sunshine, comes the chance to head outdoors for a bike ride - but what if you're a beginner or parent to one? Danielle Wright goes in search of advice and the best places to learn.

Motorway jams blamed on new tunnel unfamiliarity

Review: The Kitchen at Hotel DeBrett, Auckland CBD

A hotel-based kitchen proves top-notch, making some unconventional pairings work well.

George Laking: Epsom and climate change

Garth George: The tea cup tape: Don't play it

Mai Chen: The argument for playing the tea tape

Andrew Geddis: Right on the side of Occupy

Pat Wall: Keep the assets, ensure our future

Mark Graham: Give Auckland some South Pacific culture

<i>Da Sette Soldi</i>, Epsom

Have you ever been seized by the urge to tell diners not to eat somewhere where you've eaten? I do it for a living, of course, but that's usually a few weeks after the event, by way of 700 well-chosen words.