'They have forgotten what they said three years ago- - Kirton
Kirton wants KiwiRail on regional transport committees, and considering passengers.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromMarton
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Firefighters use 'every tool in the box' at Santoft blaze
The huge vegetation fire is still not fully extinguished.
Reardon ready for Marton in cross-country clash
Runnerup last year wants to win the title in his followup attempt.
Cricket: Wanganui Renegades win Premier 2 Twenty20 title
Side now aiming for a season double by claiming the Pro 40 crown.
Huge fire west of Bulls now contained but not out
Residents said it was "scary to see" after the Australian bushfires.
David Jones Motors and Rapid Response get Cancer Society on the road
A new company car for 12 months means the Whanganui branch can reach those in rural areas.
Rangitīkei locals belting out Abba songs in musical
Mamma Mia! will be performed by the Taihape Drama Club in April.
Marist in Central Districts finals of National Club Championship
Team hoping the Twenty20 format might allow them to pull off a couple of upsets.
Waitangi Day events, La Fiesta, Bike Wise Month and more
Your guide to what's on in and around Whanganui this week.
Shearing: Genetics and work ethic earned Angela Coleman the Phill Hourigan Memorial Trophy
Her work ethic matched that of the trophy namesake, Phill Hourigan.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
Lotto win, burn-offs, two cars crash with truck, sinking car
Whanganui news items in brief
Spike in volunteer firefighters' interest after Australian bush fires
A show and tell information evening will show volunteers how rural fire service works.
Cricket: Dominic Rayner to retire after Wanganui's last Furlong Cup match with Horowhenua-Kapiti
Former representative captain and coach giving association cricket away after 20 summers
Technology company plans 30ha complex near Marton
Industrial area near Marton is the top pick for a wood biomass processing complex.
Jetsprints: Whanganui racers miss podium at Wanaka round
Engine issues and good driving by the Waikato and Taranaki crews proves decisive.
Marton store sells $500,000 Lotto prize
It is the second time the store has sold a winning first division ticket.
Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers need to climb points standings in Wanaka
Crashes, engine problems and absences have left locals down the points table.
Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui
Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.
Racing: Waverley's Soleseifei wins another Wellington Cup for the Lupton family
The legacy of Snow Lupton and Kiwi is alive and well.
Thousands descend on Rangitīkei town for music festival
Matamata husband and wife duo to headline with their country music.
Listen: The Whanganui Chronicle podcast for January 14
Episode 23 of the Whanganui Chronicle podcast for January 14, 2020
Let's be clear about End of Life Choice criteria
Your letters to the Whanganui Chronicle
Hereford Heights aims to bring new potential to Marton
The developers have seen the need for more housing in the town.
More feet on ground brought in to reconnect Powerco properties
Around 7100 connections were lost at the peak of yesterday's wind gusts.
Dog Control Amendment Bill highlight for MP
Dangerous dogs will be able to be removed from our streets and towns faster.
Fire crews attend scrub fire near Marton
Fire and Emergency was alerted at 2.15pm on Monday.
Best of 2019: A new playground for Marton Community brings new opportunities
New playground project for Marton community underway.
Stories of the decade: Devastating flood strikes with little warning
The flood came with little warning and caused major devastation.
Age no barrier
Jacksstar may even pick the Marton Cup on his way to Wellington Cup glory.
Best of 2019: Quiet hour in store for Countdown
Whanganui Countdown has a quiet hour for those affected by sensory processing issues.
Best of 2019: Thain's fire: 'How we fought Whanganui's biggest fire in years'
Gary Ward describes the sequence of events as they unfolded on Saturday night.
Letters: Concern over rural rezoning
Our concern is a population increase of this size would change the character of Marton.