It follows criticism from ratepayers about a lack of consultation on the plans

A moving ceremony was attended by family members

Gorge closures have hit businesses hard. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Ashhurst residents don't like the new gorge route. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Car comes off second best after a collision with a tractor in a Palmerston North carpark.

PNC's mum was close to the back door but deadly smoke fumes claimed her life.

Acquitted of Scott Guy's murder, Ewen Macdonald has been spotted playing club rugby.

It was a moving tribute

Watch the moving Dawn Service in Whanganui. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Six-year-old Eugene Mahauariki was flung from a carnival ride on Easter Monday.

Barry Head was still grinning hours after helping rescue a stranded pygmy sperm whale.

There have been two crashes in Levin this afternoon.

The former Whanganui doctor has name suppression until his trial.

A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is a problem. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

Whanganui has been rocking and rolling this weekend with a series of quakes recorded.

It came, it was wild, and then it was over. Cyclone Cook has now passed New Zealand.

Ferry passengers told not to panic, after comparisons with storm that sank the Wahine

A Whanganui rowing club says flooding is becoming an issue. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Flood-stricken Bay of Plenty among many areas in line to get more wet weather.

The 17-year-old was walking her labrador when she was attacked on Sunday.

Marton lines its streets with sandbags. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Council is prepared to evacuate residents if need be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents are urged to be prepared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Residents are bracing for more rain. Made with funding from NZ On Air.