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Hawke's Bay boy, 4, run down by car

Shoplifting accused held for holidays

Explosion hospitalises girl, smashes windows

Teen victim's last message

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It wasn't all gloom and doom in 2011 - some strange stories kept us absolutely fixated. We look at the weird and wonderful...

Homes of the Year: Cliff-top castle with high-tech makeover

Two days to clean storm-struck Melbourne

Prince Philip in 'good spirits' after surgery

Lives, homes at risk from Oz bushfire

Yachting: Christmas gift for Team

Residents urged to shelter from cyclone

Dog bite puts toddler in hospital