Swept away by the current: Teen who drowned in river was a poor swimmer
Valentino Laki was with friends and family when he got into difficulty in 2018.
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'Pretty humbling': Tāmata Hauhā boss nominated for New Zealander of the Year
'You sit back and go, ‘Actually, we’ve done some pretty remarkable stuff.'
'A real privilege': Sport Whanganui boss signs off
'It's not about high performance, it's about getting out and doing stuff.'
Recycling centre closed for another week
Due to building damage, the centre is likely to be closed until December 18.
Why a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AI
The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.
In profile: Meet Rangitīkei’s comedic communications guy Ben Caldwell
Someone asked: 'Who is Ben? I hear he’s really cool.'
'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.
‘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.
Signature move: Alleged building consent forgeries investigated
The Rangitīkei mayor says preliminary conversations indicate cases in his district.
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.
Calls for greater fuel competition in Whanganui and Ruapehu
The Whanganui council has contacted lower-price suppliers in a bid to drive prices down.
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.
'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualified
He drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.
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.
Mixed support for Māori wards from mayoral hopefuls
Just over half of New Zealand councils are introducing Māori wards in October.
Painful drug given to small child at Lake Alice
A child was given a paralysing drug, probably as a punishment at Lake Alice in 1978.
Serious injuries in Marton crash
Diversions are in place after a crash on State Highway 1 near Marton.
'Every week's a crisis': Eat or pay bills as cost of living cripples family budgets
"Food is one where it's making a terrible impact ... That's a basic."
Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."