New ZealandOne dead, six hurt in spate of overnight house firesOne person has been found dead after a house fire in the lower North Island. 20 Jun 06:39 PM
New Zealand'World's best and loveliest daughter': Tributes for young woman killed in Marton crashMy Marie Harder Clemensen died in a crash on SH1 in March, police confirmed. 26 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandTwo hospitalised after crash blocks road in Marton'Upon arrival they found one person trapped in a vehicle.'10 Apr 01:58 AM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree counselling service faces uncertain futureThe Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.11 Nov 09:10 PM
New Zealand‘Don’t have a loved one coming home’: North Island communities in shock after four deaths in crashes'My heart goes out to those people and families.'16 Oct 01:09 AM
New ZealandTwo dead in crash involving bus and truck at MartonThe drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.14 Oct 08:26 PM
New ZealandLake Alice psychologist still provides services for ACCLake Alice survivors are shocked he is on a list of psychologists providing services.07 Oct 08:03 PM
New ZealandConsent granted for 93ha solar farmAround 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.09 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandCricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'27 Aug 01:00 AM
New ZealandMajor upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'21 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandPool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'15 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhanganui ambulance officers under pressurePatients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.14 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoof failure above public pool threatens swim season'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWater funding remains problem for councilsA rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.07 Aug 08:41 PM
New ZealandYoung musical talent wanted for Gumboots BandYoung Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.06 Aug 10:28 PM
New ZealandRail hub 'a phenomenal opportunity''We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'05 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire-ravaged home 60m from fire station serves as stark reminder for community'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'02 Aug 05:01 PM
New ZealandMedical Council apologises to Lake Alice abuse survivors'We are deeply and unreservedly sorry for this failure.'25 Jul 09:32 PM
New ZealandCouncil puts buildings with ‘beautiful character’ on the market'There’s beautiful character in there, it’s just about the right person coming along.'22 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandRoading and water services moving in-house in RangitīkeiRangitīkei District Council bring roading and water services in-house.01 Jul 03:30 AM
New ZealandCommunity voices heard on Rangitīkei’s long-term planThe Marton pool, kerbside collection and Marton's main street were the key topics.25 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandName change proposed for Rangitikei districtPublic feedback is invited on the proposal and another to name a new suburb in Feilding.06 Jun 10:23 PM
CrimeFirearms, stolen goods recovered after burglariesEight people have been arrested in relation to the Manawatū incidents.04 Jun 02:56 AM
New ZealandYoung rugby player's future uncertain after serious injury on fieldOllie Thomson was injured in a rugby match on Saturday, May 25.03 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsBulls fire chief Brian Carter recognised with King's Birthday HonourHe is the first member of the Bulls Volunteer Fire Brigade to serve for 50 years.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandStudent's poetry journey to continue under mentor's guide'I was fully certain I wasn’t going to hear back – so it was definitely a happy surprise.'27 May 11:03 PM
