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Coromandel: Gorge yourself
Take time out to enjoy the dramatic scenery along one of New Zealand's well-travelled routes. Diana Clement reports.

Racing: Top Guineas hopes given worst barriers
Well-drawn Sierra Nevada could justify Otto's Derby aspirations.

Delays expected at popular holiday spots
Queues of New Year's Eve traffic are beginning to build around the country.

Royal good time on the Waihou
Cate Foster is ready to wear the crown of river queen as she takes a leisurely ferry cruise.

$35,000 apology for Laws' attack on parents
The parents of a boy killed in a trailbike accident will receive $35,000 for offensive comments Michael Laws made on air.

Laws will not stand for Wanganui mayoralty again
Michael Laws is stepping down for family reasons, despite suggestions he could win again.

Parents hit back at Laws' outburst
The parents of a boy killed in a trail bike accident are seeking legal advice over Michael Laws' on-air accusations of blame.

Mother pays tribute to her 'very grown-up' son
Blake Fowlie begged his parents for a trail bike for years. His parents gave in last Christmas, months before a fatal accident claimed his life.