“I think it shows that we’re an empathetic district and community.”

Sarjeant on the Quay, in Whanganui, will close permanently to the public on June 30.

The incident occurred around 8am Friday.

“What we are doing in Anzac Parade and Taupō Quay is not going to solve the problem."

Some Whanganui commentators say the Budget doesn't hold much for them.

Beggs' project management expertise guided the council through Te Matapihi build.

A meeting will be held on May 23 on potential plans to bring rail back to the city.

'We’ve been facing a few issues, especially when it comes to wages and rising costs.'

“Currently, there might just be a pole and a little concrete pad and that’s it.”

"The actual chicken breast wasn’t cooked at all, it was just bright pink."

'There’s still a little bit of uncertainty with this system.'

Multi-day walks, wine tasting and cheese-making are just some of the ideas.

"It had recently shown extensive cracking and rutting."

Border winger Luke Myers - on debut this season - scored a hat-trick of tries.

Manager calls time after seven years and high-traffic season.

'On Sunday, a sleep-in is non-negotiable.'

“If the aircraft had started, the eggs would have been sucked up.”

Temperatures got as low as 2.2C in Waiouru.

Which sport will come out on top?

"We don’t have a crystal ball and we don’t know what’s coming."

Iwi want to use the river without interruption from jetboats.