'So many worlds open up for you if you‘re a reader.'

The bill proposes recognising the maunga as a legal person.

'I think we have the opportunity to do some real good in our community...'

'It adds a certain amount of pressure to our response time.'

The council is pressing on with a new speed management plan.

'Everyone works or interacts with young people in some way.'

'I really want to make a difference for staff and patients.'

The Infrastructure Minister has questioned TTR's claim about the fast-track process.

The collision on Longacre Rd involved two vehicles.

A front headed for the west of New Zealand will sour the sunshine of the early week.

21 Superstocks faced the starter for the West Coast Championship at Oceanview Speedway.

The council said it was a mistake and reinstated the signs.

Land, buildings, and reserves could go on the market.

Demolition requires resource consent and that is 'not straightforward'.

Air Force and cops combine in raid on former hemp growing site.

Whanganui District Mayor Andrew Tripe says decisions 'should be made at council level'.

One councillor has branded the move 'disgraceful'.

It now has a bus shelter, a functional swimming pool, a tennis court and more.

'I was always on the outside looking in.'

'We are rounding everybody up and getting it cracking...'

'It’s extremely disappointing.'

'I couldn’t believe, after everything they said, that they finally did it.'

'That pool has trained thousands of kids over the years and saved lives.'

The grand reopening of the theatre will occur on Saturday, April 27.

'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?'