NZ's longest surviving heart-lung recipient wanted quiet farewell
Remembering the inspirational and determined Kay Burnett.
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Speed stacker champ has many other talents you don't know about
The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.
Stats reveal drop in numbers smoking
MP and health support staff encourage smokers to get help to quit this year.
Koitiata resident group aims to protect biodiversity
The group is working to improve and preserve the Koitiata Domain Recreation Reserve.
Kiwi country music talents draw big crowd at Marton festival
Marton Country Music Festival attracted about 3000 people over its three days.
Whanganui weekend: Five things to do
Welcome to your guide to weekend leisure, rest and relaxation.
Marton woman honoured for her work with choirs
Alison Stewart has a lifelong passion for choral music.
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."
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
WHANGANUI WEEKEND: Your Saturday-Sunday recreation and relaxation guide.
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.