Technology company plans 30ha complex near Marton
Industrial area near Marton is the top pick for a wood biomass processing complex.
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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.
Whanganui Year in Review, November 2019: Lyttle convicted of murder, Lewis to contest election for Labour
Repair to SH4 continues, well-known folk die, David Lyttle convicted of 2011 murder.
Whanganui Year in Review, February 2019: Memorial Centre opens for Masters Games
Master Games, glass art and the sad deaths of two stalwarts took place in February.
Best of 2019: Hourigan home after breakthrough tournament
Turakina tennis star come home after ASB Classic run
Young Marton mum fights cancer for second time around
Her community has raised more than $1300 in support for her and her family.
Stories of the decade: Whanganui hosts international rally
An international car rally was one of Whanganui's events of the decade.
Festive day dryer, car crash, volunteers haileld
Whanganui may have a dryer Christmas day than last year
No swimming for seventh year running as lake turns green with algal bloom
The solution to algae problem at Dudding Lake could be grass carp and freshwater mussels.
Rego scam alert - don't be caught out by fake website
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Donations welcome to support Samoa amid measles outbreak
A fundraiser will be held in Marton on December 14 in support of those in need in Samoa.
What's on in Whanganui this week
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Racing: Awapuni's Sentimental Miss wins Wanganui Cup
Great return to form for the 2018 NZ Oaks winner.
Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries
Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Hundreds of jobs possible if Marton bioplastics factory succeeds
The pilot plant in Marton is expected to be up and running by early 2022.