Early morning fires in Marton treated as suspicious
Fires in Marton Park early Wednesday morning has led to an investigation.
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Sleepout burns to the ground
Reserve improvements, new track to open in Marton
A combined effort has established Tutaenui Nature Reserve and track.
Marton War Memorial Hall to get a spruce-up
"Essentially, it's $500,000 that the ratepayer doesn't have to come up with."
Crazy winds cause power cuts across Whanganui region
Wild weather has cut power to more than 700 properties in the Whanganui region.
Hospital chief wants more remote access to healthcare
Whanganui Rural Community Board members quiz provider about rural health services.
Firefighters kept busy as shed blaze threatens neighbouring properties
Firefighters battled early morning blaze in Marton.
Marton balancing the books
Five straight losses then winning four gives Marton the chance of a break-even season.
Club rugby wrap: Ruapehū gives it everything against Taihape
The final points table stayed identical to last week despite truly competitive matches.
Historic match for Pirates
Pirates' tribulations over the past 24 months are well known.
Whanganui events receive financial aid from relief fund
Five events in the Whanganui region have received funding from a Covid-19 response fund.
Cargo company seeks to grow sea freight
Coastal Bulk Shipping hopes for 50 per cent increase in cargo for MV Anatoki.
Anti P Ministry calls for hub in Marton
Member Hemi Blake said he can see the damage it is doing in Marton.
Club rugby wrap: Border claim second win of season over Taihape
Border look likely to hang onto the Grand Hotel Challenge Shield for another season.
Project Marton head steps down after decade of service
Marton 'just needed a bit of an injection of love and that's what I hope I've achieved'.
Abuse, neglect of young Lake Alice patients to be investigated
It is part of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry.
New industrial zone gets approval
The change has been in discussion over the past three and a half years.
Sadly, not this year Hunterville
A slow start has left Hunterville in fifth place and too far back to make the finals.
Rangitīkei rail hub to get $9.1 million
Rangitīkei District Council has estimated the hub could create up to 86 jobs.
Smooth ride to final on offer
Utiku are in second phase of a decisive two-week period in Wanganui senior rugby.
Loaded with youth and experience
Marist Celtic have predominantly the same squad as their 2018-19 campaigns.
Small businesses get helping hand from Government
Local businesses have been able to access expert advice to help with Covid-19 challenges.
Rātana unbeaten in senior ranks
Rātana has youth in the engine room, but not so much experience they can drive as before.
Back on track: Northern explorer to return
Councils get behind submission to reinstate main trunk line rail service.
Whanganui athletics guru Alec McNab reflects on the impact of Covid-19
Providing NZ stays virus-free leading young athletes can add depth to domestic meetings.
Lockdown idea grows new business
Little Gem Seeds is a monthly subscription box business offering five seasonal seeds.
Local Focus: Rangitīkei electorate explained
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Whanganui sport: Football, cycling, hockey updates
Football, cycling and hockey are covered in this week's sporting round up.
New JPs bring range of experience
Three new Justices of the Peace have been sworn in at the Whanganui District Court.
Marist v Border could go either way
Border and Marist could easily been in reverse places on the table heading into Saturday.
Referendums arouse interest from young Whanganui voters
First-time voters braved the rain to enrol in Whanganui.
Let there be light! Newly refurbished Boer War Memorial proudly stands at Marton's Park
The monument is now restored to somewhat of its original shape.
Former Māori All Black Ray 'Rocky' Parr a 'Lion Tamer'
Parr was in the Wanganui-King Country side that beat the British Isles team 54 years ago.