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Young farmers celebrate with activities, formal dinner
One of the oldest Young Farmers Clubs in the country, Marton has survived many trials.
Person flown from Marton to Wellington Hospital after fall
Emergency services were called to a Marton address around 1pm on Monday.
Two WRFU grades instead of three divisions for titles in 2020
Delay till mid-March for clubs to get ducks in a row.
Rain brings little relief to dry conditions
"It was a freshener - nowhere near enough to turn the tide."
Marton Lotto ticket scores $200,000 prize
It's the third big winner sold by Marton New World this year.
Locals in the money after Lotto draw
Winning Lotto tickets bought in Whanganui and Marton.
Summer activities offer something for everyone
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Residents told to curb sprinklers, shower rather than bathe
People across the region asked to conserve water and not light fires.
News briefs: Beach dig on Sunday, two hurt in crash, Marton event
Beach dig, two hurt in crash, farmers' dinner and more news items in brief
Cross-country: Whanganui Seth Reardon sixth in opening round of NZ champs in Marton
Local rider could still get better tallies in quest for season title.
Big rubbish fire fine, show off your veg, suicide prevention
$28,500 fine for big rubbish fire pus other local news
'They have forgotten what they said three years ago- - Kirton
Kirton wants KiwiRail on regional transport committees, and considering passengers.
Wanganui rep cricket loss with Rayner retirement
The 36-year-old builder remains a passionate Marton Saracens Cricket Club supporter.
Firefighters use 'every tool in the box' at Santoft blaze
The huge vegetation fire is still not fully extinguished.
Reardon ready for Marton in cross-country clash
Runnerup last year wants to win the title in his followup attempt.
Cricket: Wanganui Renegades win Premier 2 Twenty20 title
Side now aiming for a season double by claiming the Pro 40 crown.
Huge fire west of Bulls now contained but not out
Residents said it was "scary to see" after the Australian bushfires.
David Jones Motors and Rapid Response get Cancer Society on the road
A new company car for 12 months means the Whanganui branch can reach those in rural areas.
Rangitīkei locals belting out Abba songs in musical
Mamma Mia! will be performed by the Taihape Drama Club in April.
Marist in Central Districts finals of National Club Championship
Team hoping the Twenty20 format might allow them to pull off a couple of upsets.
Waitangi Day events, La Fiesta, Bike Wise Month and more
Your guide to what's on in and around Whanganui this week.
Shearing: Genetics and work ethic earned Angela Coleman the Phill Hourigan Memorial Trophy
Her work ethic matched that of the trophy namesake, Phill Hourigan.
French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton
The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.
Lotto win, burn-offs, two cars crash with truck, sinking car
Whanganui news items in brief
Spike in volunteer firefighters' interest after Australian bush fires
A show and tell information evening will show volunteers how rural fire service works.
Cricket: Dominic Rayner to retire after Wanganui's last Furlong Cup match with Horowhenua-Kapiti
Former representative captain and coach giving association cricket away after 20 summers
Technology company plans 30ha complex near Marton
Industrial area near Marton is the top pick for a wood biomass processing complex.
Jetsprints: Whanganui racers miss podium at Wanaka round
Engine issues and good driving by the Waikato and Taranaki crews proves decisive.
Marton store sells $500,000 Lotto prize
It is the second time the store has sold a winning first division ticket.
Jetsprints: Whanganui drivers need to climb points standings in Wanaka
Crashes, engine problems and absences have left locals down the points table.
Last stock sale at Fordell saleyard near Whanganui
Changing land use is closing small saleyards all over New Zealand.
Racing: Waverley's Soleseifei wins another Wellington Cup for the Lupton family
The legacy of Snow Lupton and Kiwi is alive and well.
Thousands descend on Rangitīkei town for music festival
Matamata husband and wife duo to headline with their country music.