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Unique Enviroschool projects awarded funding
25 schools in the region were awarded funding from 38 applicants.
Double joy as Marton shop sells winning Lotto tickets
A lucky break for Marton New World.
Huntley School scores gold at national cycling champs
The Marton school's team scored medals in individual and team events.
'There's a lot more involved': New Marton vet clinic as population grows
"People will do a lot more work on sick animals."
Roading contract highlights Rangitīkei road issues
The district mayor said some of the roads in the region were difficult to use at times.
Why a key figure at Lake Alice was not charged
Police had been set to charge the former lead psychiatrist with ill-treating patients.
Marton couple buy Manukau darts shop
One of the store's new owners, a competitive shearer, got into playing darts in 2017.
Early riser on Countdown to baker finals
Tiffany Corlett is the bakery manager at Feilding Countdown.
‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'
Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.
End of an era as 'Granny' calls time on Christmas Grotto
Jenny Greener will hold a final Christmas Grotto this year then auction her festive items.
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
Marton apprentice carves up competition
Renee Steer is in her third year of a butchery apprenticeship.
Freshwater funding up for grabs
Applications to Horizons Regional Council close on June 30.
Local councils looking to get more freight on rails
A local business director says a meeting with KiwiRail is needed to address costs.
Rangitīkei 'reasonably under control' after weekend storm
Most of the roads in the region's towns have been cleaned and re-opened.
Rangitīkei school to reopen after flood clean-up
Marton School staff spent Monday cleaning up after wild weather hit the district.
Torrential rain, high winds batter region
The weather caused widespread issues across Whanganui and Rangitīkei.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
Court appeal against Marton Rail Hub rejected
The development of the hub is expected to bring at least 220 new jobs to the district.
Rising Marton motorsport star eyeing the finish line in Japan
A rising Kiwi motorsport star is set to join the Formula Regional Japanese Championship.
Rural Marton school gearing up for 150th jubilee weekend
Anyone can attend the daytime events on Saturday at South Mākirikiri School.
Rangitīkei heritage buildings' future up for decision
All of the buildings concerned had been cited as needing earthquake strengthening.
Marton pathway for student safety on annual plan
The road students walk down currently has a speed limit of 80km/h.
Carbon farming firm opens office in Marton
The Rangitīkei-based firm has four land developments in the Whanganui region.
Traditional healing classes start in Marton
He Akoranga Rongoā Māori is a programme designed for traditional health practices.
Survivor supports Lake Alice memorial
It's been suggested the Lake Alice water tower should become part of a permanent memorial.
School bus driver a valued member of the community
The school said all of the students involved in the fatal crash were uninjured.
One dead, six injured after school bus crash near Whanganui
The Serious Crash Unit is investigating the scene of the crash.
Whanganui region braces for Cyclone Gabrielle
Whanganui is expected to be hit by severe southeast gusts on Tuesday.
Marton fatal rail crash: Permit costs 'prohibitive'
Contractors hadn't applied to be there because the permit cost too much.
Families of Lake Alice veterans sought for commemoration
The commemoration will happen on February 4 at 1pm.
Rangitīkei water scheme idea dries up
Funding from the Provincial Growth Fund was applied for, but never given out.