The man who's changed the face of our towns moves on
Athol Sanson farewells the Parks and Reserves department at Rangitikei District Council.
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Waverley icon turns 100
Brent and Barb Dallison are celebrating 100 years of their family-owned Waverley business.
What's on this week ...
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Hockey: Whanganui men win eyeing up unbeaten Premier Reserve campaign
One more game to go for unblemished record before being promoted to Middle Division.
Rugby: Border upset Ruapehu to keep semifinal hopes alive
Grand Hotel Challenge Shield changes hands as home side gets much-needed win.
Whanganui region marae take on Civil Defence roles
Visiting academic talks to local people about indigenous emergency management.
Pub Charity funds have been put towards a cause in need
The ambulance was donated through funds raised from local Pub Charity services.
Rare golf title for Wanganui women
Wanganui win Manawatu Wanganui women's pennants golf title for first time since 1994
The ballad of Josh McDonnell and the back of the head deflection
Strong results for the Whanganui teams in their Hockey Manawatu games in Palmerston North.
Win & Bills cafe named in memory of nan
Triez Johnson said her nan Win Ratana could cook something out of nothing
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Suspicious house fire on Makirikiri Rd near Marton
Fire crews were called to the Rangitīkei property at approximately 9.45pm
Golf: Wanganui GC's Tara Raj and Carron Thompson win Pennant
Strong form at final round in Marton gets them up.
Caskey may choose 'em, then lose 'em.
Big match at Eden Park could mean key players unavailable for important Thames Valley game
Fat Rabbit shop owner digging the vibe in Marton
Kym Glasgow says things are changing in Marton and in terms of what shoppers want.
Whānau the key to success for Marton speech contest winner
Waiatatia Ratana-Karehana's speech was judged best in junior English at Ngā Manu Kōrero.
New multicultural council president starts
The Multicultural Council of Rangitīkei/Whanganui has a new president - Pushpa Prasad
Putting the glamour in ball season
A group of Marton women are giving back to the community through the glam of ball gowns.
Newcomers prove they are not making up the numbers
Comfortable 5-0 victory on Saturday in Premier Reserve Men's matchup at Gonville.
Ten Whanganui region sports stackers named in New Zealand team
St Mary's School pupils strong amongst the selections.
Marton's Huntley School hosts major girls tournament for first time
Around 130 girls take part in games involving three codes.
Rangitikei-Whanganui links focus of business meeting
Rangitikei's mayor is the guest speaker at a Whanganui Chamber of Commerce event in June.
Rugby: Taihape seniors finish top of table and keep Challenge Shield
Final placings for Divisions 2 and 3 confirmed after last games of the first round.
Win on your 50th anniversary: Maybe get Division 2 promotion
Counties have everything to play for in the Jubilee weekend.
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Skaters are flying and flowing at the new, world-class skate park in Marton.
Local Focus: Small town Marton has the best skate park in the country
Upside-down skaters on flyouts and flow bowls in Marton. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Hockey: Whanganui men hammer Marist B at Gonville Domain
Opposition could only bring 10 players up the road.
Wanganui club rugby wrap, May 26
Top 6 confirmed for Division 1, while one more weekend to decide middle Division 2.
Embers ignite spot fire near Bulls
Firefighters had their work cut out after a fire on a State Highway 3 property near Bulls.
YMCA programmes to continue, former St George's school to be sold
Jobs lost but programmes to continue as YMCA Central merges with Wellington.
Reforestation in the pipeline for Marton dams
Marton B and C dams are undergoing a 20 year project of reforestation.
Whanganui teams get home wins over wooden-spooners at Gonville
Also, all-stars converge on Sunday to celebrate official opening of the new turf.
Marton's best remembered for Rangitikei Heritage Weekend
Former local sports stars are on display at the Marton and District Historical Society.