'Clearly that means something to an area like Whanganui.'

The New Zealand Male Choir is returning to Whanganui to perform in concert.

Alasdair Bettles-Hall is researching the stories of the first attendees of Flock House.

Whanganui District Council starts consultation on its long-term plan on April 2.

It is expected to be drier than normal for the first half of April.

'It’s been eight years since we last went. Why would another year matter?'

'Maybe someone, or something, is breathing out there too.'

“When we arrived, it was well involved."

Could you have a meteorite in your backyard?

“You need people there with commercial expertise and knowledge of the industries."

The 5000m comes at an excellent time as Gibbs prepares for the famous Boston Marathon

'The world’s not going to end if a shop or two isn’t open.'

An inter-generational adventure business on the Whanganui River is booming.

'Everyone has to take some pain here.'

The decision was made at a closed Whanganui District Council meeting this week.

'The site had been fenced off from the community for decades.'

'It’s not going to be a big, scary thing where people have to be perfect.'

'I've talked to fellow mayors around New Zealand and there is some very real concern.'

Rob Rattenbury: All was not well with the great white monster.

The consultation period for Horizons’ plan runs until April 22.

The historic hotel has been closed for more than a year.

Among the collection is the costume of Dr Alan Grant worn by Kiwi actor Sam Neill

'People can attend meetings, gather information and pass it on to ratepayers.'

'More use of the domain would potentially discourage antisocial behaviour.'

“It’s one of these areas that hasn’t really had a home".

Emergency services were called to the school on Thursday afternoon.

'I want whoever comes and sits where I am today to know the history and the story...'

It will also be chilly overnight on Wednesday and Thursday.

'We need to pay more just to keep doing what we are already doing.'

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