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Blaze rips through ceiling and walls of Marton home
All occupants of the property were outside the house when fire crews arrived.
Rangitīkei council adopts annual plan without public consultation
Ratepayers can expect a 3.63 rates average increase for the 2020-2021 financial year.
The Monday Q&A with Cath Ash
The Marton local has spent many years giving back to her community.
Front line Covid-19 essential workers reflect on positive experiences at WRHN event
The WRHN hosted the 'thank you' event at the Wanganui Racecourse.
'Doors Open Marton' pays tribute to essential workers
The day consisted of a parade, performances and a market.
Marton's James Cook statue to remain
The decision was made by consensus vote by the Rangitikei District Council.
Welcome back to racing
More than twice the number of horses expected nominated for Whanganui meeting.
Letters: Captain Cook statue boxed up - sad and deplorable
Why is Captain Cook being looked upon as a brutal, racist, white-supremacist thug?
Marton needs 'courageous conversation' about Cook statue
Marton's Captain Cook statue will remain covered until further notice.
Athletics back on track
Runners were able to swap the virtual world for real life after lockdown.
Museum Notebook: Gone but never forgotten, 1957-2003
Mementos from the Kiwi St School kapa haka group are part of the Museum collection.
Briefs: Parapara slip repair, arrest warrant and more
Fire and Emergency were called when a truck slid off the road. Plus other news briefs.
Touring musician promises a memorable night in Whanganui
Touring musician happy to be on the road and visiting Whanganui.
Stats NZ drops charges for not filling in Census form
Paul Hooper wants publicity for his Census case against Statistics New Zealand.
Time to put stops back on the main trunk line
Time to put Taumarunui back on the schedule.
Rates postponement policy on the table for Rangitikei
The criteria has been altered to include the majority of ratepayers.
Mayor pushes freedom camping in the face of renewed opposition
"I don't see why ratepayers should fund somebody else's holiday."
Construction on $1m playground could begin in October
The project has raised $545,000 since it began in 2017.
Dick Hurn remembered
Dick Hurn ignored the All Black trial call to concentrate on work and family.
Cheers to that! Bars reopen under strict guidelines
All customers will have to be seated while having their drinks.
Girls' College crowned queens of the ISO Champs
School did a third of all the hours of the seven schools taking part combined.
ISO Champs finish this Sunday.
Whanganui Girls College looking likely to take out the prize.
Whanganui DHB has second-highest Covid-19 testing rate
A month on from the health director's request for action, the DHB has tested 3473 people.
Charges against councillor withdrawn
Councillor would have been gutted if convicted and stripped of role.
'It's looking after our soils' - Award-winning Rangitikei farmer
Maize sown in strips minimises moisture and sediment loss- and clover is retained.
Private school reduces fees to help struggling families
Huntley School is one of a number of private schools to claim the wage subsidy.
Demand high as flu vaccine now being offered to all age groups
Drive-by and community clinics around the region have been immunising the vulnerable.
Forestry workers amped to get back to work
Sleeves will be rolled up, engines fired up and trees will fall when alert level drops.
McDouall asks Remuneration Authority to consider pay freeze
Local mayors are considering the best ways to assist their communities.
Ninth Whanganui case tests negative for Covid-19
The case will still be classed as probable and remain part of the statistics.
Hunt for answers; May 'never be answer' on mystery Whanganui case
Whanganui DHB says testing in the district is increasing daily.
Marton assessment centre to stop Covid-19 testing
GPs will take over assessments and swabbing.