Christmas Eve 1953 – A reflection on the Tangiwai disaster
"I spotted a child's Christmas teddy bear and other gifts lay idle on dry mud banks."
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Shane Stone builds transportable homes for the region
Bunnings' Clever Living homes can be ready in 14 to 16 weeks and trucked to a section.
Senior Constable Phil Randal has issued his last ticket
The long-serving police officer is retiring after 34 years in the job.
Iwi to expand training courses in 2021
Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa people get a snapshot of progress at their annual general meeting.
New power supply for NZ's most remote school
Pitt Island School has a new power supply thanks to the work of a Marton-based company.
'Tis the season! Where to watch this year's Christmas parades
Christmas Parades in Whanganui, Rangitikei and Ruapehu begin in Taihape this weekend.
Huge crowd flocks to Marton's biggest day
An estimated 8000 people came to Marton for day, making it largest event in Rangitīkei.
Whanganui Weekend: Five things to do
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Use of farm for training near Marton secured
The Howard family stays involved in a long term future for the former Westoe farm.
Obituary: Marton's country music icon Anne George
Marton's biggest country music fan Anne George died last week, aged 78.
Bag a bargain at Marton garage sale trail this weekend
Furniture, tools, games, toys and more forgotten goods all on sale this weekend.
Whanganui news in brief: Adrian Rurawhe nominated Deputy Speaker
New street: Tongi Tawhito Place is about 100 metres long and is accessed from Tirimoana Pl
Marton farmer takes out regional maize yield title
Simon Nitschke harvested the second highest regional yield in the 2020 competition.
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."
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui news in brief: Fire bug sought, rescue chopper in action, song of the year
Whanganui news in brief: Fire bug sought, rescue chopper in action, song of the year
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Robbery, fires, crashes ... Whanganui news in brief
Robbery, fires, crashes ... Whanganui news in brief
Early morning fires in Marton treated as suspicious
Fires in Marton Park early Wednesday morning has led to an investigation.
Local Focus: Who is Ali Hale Tilley, Green candidate for Rangitīkei?
Candidate enjoying the country life. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Whanganui news in brief: Sleepout burns to the ground
Sleepout burns to the ground
Reserve improvements, new track to open in Marton
A combined effort has established Tutaenui Nature Reserve and track.
Marton War Memorial Hall to get a spruce-up
"Essentially, it's $500,000 that the ratepayer doesn't have to come up with."
Crazy winds cause power cuts across Whanganui region
Wild weather has cut power to more than 700 properties in the Whanganui region.
Hospital chief wants more remote access to healthcare
Whanganui Rural Community Board members quiz provider about rural health services.
Firefighters kept busy as shed blaze threatens neighbouring properties
Firefighters battled early morning blaze in Marton.
Marton balancing the books
Five straight losses then winning four gives Marton the chance of a break-even season.
Club rugby wrap: Ruapehū gives it everything against Taihape
The final points table stayed identical to last week despite truly competitive matches.
Historic match for Pirates
Pirates' tribulations over the past 24 months are well known.
Whanganui events receive financial aid from relief fund
Five events in the Whanganui region have received funding from a Covid-19 response fund.
Cargo company seeks to grow sea freight
Coastal Bulk Shipping hopes for 50 per cent increase in cargo for MV Anatoki.
Anti P Ministry calls for hub in Marton
Member Hemi Blake said he can see the damage it is doing in Marton.
Club rugby wrap: Border claim second win of season over Taihape
Border look likely to hang onto the Grand Hotel Challenge Shield for another season.
Project Marton head steps down after decade of service
Marton 'just needed a bit of an injection of love and that's what I hope I've achieved'.