Marton's water safe despite taste and odour issues - council
"It has to meet all the standards [or] we get into a fair bit of hot water, so to speak."
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Crazy winds cause power cuts across Whanganui region
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Firefighters kept busy as shed blaze threatens neighbouring properties
Firefighters battled early morning blaze in Marton.
Marton balancing the books
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Historic match for Pirates
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Anti P Ministry calls for hub in Marton
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Club rugby wrap: Border claim second win of season over Taihape
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Project Marton head steps down after decade of service
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Abuse, neglect of young Lake Alice patients to be investigated
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New industrial zone gets approval
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Sadly, not this year Hunterville
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