'Crazy day' planned for Mangaweka's Labour Weekend
Market stalls and garage sales join Mangaweka art exhibition on October 23.
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Original haiku by Whanganui person to begin poetry trail
Entries for the haiku competition close on National Poetry Day, August 27.
Big plans for Marton business include more jobs
Marton firm looks to expand, hire more staff as MD buys the business.
Forecourt heavyweight Gallagher Group sells fuel systems arm
Marton-based electronics firm employs 100; hydrogen-based growth beckons.
The Monday Q&A with David Tipi
The music teacher talks about horse riding, Dimebag Darrell Abbott, and his 10-year plan.
New life for old denim is a winner for young Whanganui designer
Students from the Whanganui region cleaned up in the recycled category
Secondary school choirs to perform in Whanganui
The concert will include a massed choir of more than 300 voices.
For sale: Historic BNZ building in Marton hits the market
The Heritage listed Category 2 building was vacated by the BNZ in 2012.
Rugby: Whanganui to face Taranaki Devt XV
Steelform Whanganui will challenge Taranaki Development XV for the Jones Brothers Shield
Plans to trap wildlife predators around Whanganui
Chris Smith and Milly Mitchell-Anyon want co-ordinated predator trapping in Whanganui.
Obituary: Marton artist Ross Wilson leaves lasting legacy in bronze
'He had a spiritual depth'
Gentle boss bows out after serving the Whanganui community for 27 years
Gentle boss bows out after serving the Whanganui community for 27 years.
Age no barrier to keeping active
Sport Whanganui Green Prescription helps people remain active and independent.
Entire Whanganui communities getting Covid jab
Vaccination of communities in remote rural areas of the Whanganui DHB region has started.
Arts and agriculture collide with Rangitīkei residency
"It's a chance to live out here and have the time to work on your practice".
'It just went pop': Marton man loses bedroom in blaze
Grant Hardaker fought the blaze with a garden hose until the fire service arrived.
Tourists unable to get to Taumarunui by rail
Frustration over KiwiRail's lack of service for Taumarunui has sent customers elsewhere.
Council takes over organisation of Marton Market Day
The event is set to go ahead on November 27 this year.
Whanganui Playground Centre goes worldwide
A Whanganui business sends play equipment all over New Zealand and the world.
Senior club rugby: Marton on a mission this weekend
The Stihl Shop Wanganui Challenge Shield is up for grabs.
Club rugby: Playoff spots up for grabs
The final round of regular season games is on Saturday, July 3.
Whanganui Covid-19 vaccination rollout leading NZ
The DHB is currently vaccinating Group 3.
Club rugby: Much-anticipated clash between Ratana and Hunterville
Ratana hope to go top of the table against perennial Senior favourites Hunterville
Roading projects take precedence in land transport plan
Mayor says he has done a bit of "table-thumping" in support of improved public transport.
In pictures: Humble Humber wins day at vintage rally
Whanganui vintage rally dodged the rain for countryside jaunt.
The Monday Q&A: James Cook School principal Timu Niwa
He knew he wanted to be a teacher as soon as he started school.
Marton school celebrates Arbor Day
Beaver Tree Service donated nine trees to a Marton school.
Lack of numbers hampers community committees
Want to serve on a community committee? Now is your chance.
Suspicious car fires under investigation
Emergency services were called to two suspicious fires on Thursday morning.
Truck and train collision victim named
Police and the Transport Accident Commission are investigating the crash.
Club rugby: Winless droughts broken
There are no winless teams remaining in the Premier or Senior competitions.
Senior club rugby: 'Social' Buffalos take on winless Marton
A look at this weekend's club rugby fixtures.
Let us pray? Does prayer/karakia have a place in politics?
Councillors say time for reflection is important before decision making
Formerly derelict building an architecture award winner
Judges said the Ridgway Chambers revamp contributed 'to the reactivation of a leafy CBD'.