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Fifth-generation descendant on quest to restore damaged grave
John and Mary Toms came to New Zealand in 1855 in search of a new life.
'I love this community': Rangītikei Mayor to stand for fifth term
Andy Watson has 20-plus years of council experience and has been Mayor since 2013.
‘Must-attend event’: Marton’s Harvest Festival returns with fresh flavour
Matt Chisholm will host the festival on April 6 at Sir James Wilson Park.
Young Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm
“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."
First redress payments made to Lake Alice survivors
Fifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.
‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain
'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'
‘I’m nervous’: Marton pool may not open in time for swim season
The Marton Swim Centre's roof partially collapsed in August.
Motorbike rider missing after Marton crash
The crash happened about 1am on State Highway 1 near Saunders Rd.
Council to seek funding to honour Lake Alice unmarked graves
The Royal Commission identified at least 4000 unmarked graves, including in Rangitīkei.
Traffic detour: SH3 resurfacing to affect journeys near Bulls
Southbound traffic will use Makirikiri and Pukepapa Roads, adding five minutes.
‘Time to move on’: Rangitīkei College principal steps down
Penny Keet, deputy principal at Thames High School, will take over in term two.
‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly
The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.
Bayleys Whanganui expands into new territory
'The growth opportunity is significant'
‘Well ablaze’: Whanganui and Marton car fires suspicious
Firefighters stopped the Whanganui fire from spreading to a nearby house.
Beetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problem
Tradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.
‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes
'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'
SH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injured
Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.
New Rangitīkei council boss preparing for ‘huge changes’
Carol Gordon says relationships with neighbouring councils are vital.
$300,000 Marton shared pathway gets green light
'Let’s buckle up, push on and get some work done.'
Slippery slopes: Whanganui slides ranked
Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?
Marton community offered free summer swimming
The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.
'Not desirable': Solo water delivery would stifle Rangitīkei council
'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'
New accessible drama classroom unveiled
The changes aim to give 'equal opportunities for everybody'.
Free counselling service faces uncertain future
The Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.
Bright futures: School leavers with big plans
Whanganui and Rangitikei school leavers are excited for their futures.
'Certainly a need': Marton without a taxi service
The local company reduced its operations in August.
Car crashes into power pole, catches fire
“One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.”