Māori wards included for Rangitīkei elections
Each ward represents a population of approximately 1400.
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Latest fromMarton
'She's very special': Te Ara a Maria visits Whanganui
"She's like an icon really. She's very special."
Groups work together for better Māori employment outcomes
Māori employment plan works alongside advances in education, health - Katarina Hina.
'It was a good save': Marton volunteers contain house fire
Two Marton fire trucks attend Wing's Line house fire.
'We are human' - Behind the phones at Healthline
This year, Healthline experienced the highest level of abuse towards staff in its history.
Investigation launched into Rangitīkei train derailment
Monday's wild weather is believed to have damaged the track, causing the derailment.
Rangitīkei flooding fears ease, Pipiriki Raetihi Rd closed by mud
Heavy rain caused some issues around the region on Monday night.
Whanganui to remain in Red, move to Orange confirmed in time for New Year
Whanganui will remain in the red setting until December 30.
'We should be in orange': Whanganui mayor and MP at odds over traffic light system
Whanganui's mayor and MP have differing views on the framework.
Vaccine mandates for council staff on the table
All councils are undertaking a health and safety review before deciding on mandates.
Lake Alice patients frustrated by police investigation delay
Former patients have spent decades waiting to see if their pleas for justice are answered.
Cup-winning Kiwi to be immortalised in town's main street
Council stumps up $155,000 for bronze casting, community to raise money for plinth.
Local Focus: Getting into The Gullies, Auckland artist chosen for Rangitīkei's first artist residency
Offer to reward artist and local farming community. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rangitīkei council decides on future representation
The preferred option will see the council retain the same number of councillors.
Iwi collective urges Māori to take their whānau for Covid jabs
Te Ranga Tupua has reactivated to help support local Māori through the Delta outbreak.
Forecourt heavyweight Gallagher Group sells fuel systems arm
Marton-based electronics firm employs 100; hydrogen-based growth beckons.
State Highway 1 near Marton reopens after truck hits rail bridge
Driver suffers minor injuries after his truck hits a railway overbridge.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Let us pray? Does prayer/karakia have a place in politics?
Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making
Person in hospital after crash near Marton
Emergency services were alerted to the crash just before 8am.
New playground to open after four years of 'blood, sweat and tears'
Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa has worked closely with the playground's designers.
Local Focus: Vaccinations available while you party
Targeting young people with a measles jab. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Explosive revelation: What sparked Marton lockdown
A person brought what was thought to be explosives to the police station.
Explosives removed from Marton police station
Parts of the town including Marton School were placed in lockdown and cordons set up.
First open day for Te Poho o Tuariki
Tribal base Te Poho o Tuariki opens its doors to the curious public.
Rodney returns! Famous runaway cat finds next home after latest escapade
Rodney had been on the run since last October.
Person stuck between tree and truck in Marton
The incident happened while someone was cutting down a tree.
Local Focus: Too many in prison?
Candidates agree justice system needs work. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)
Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).