New Zealand‘You don’t see it every day’: Dairy farmer grows half-tonne pumpkinStints of cold weather stifled the pumpkin's growth, which was on track for 700kg-plus.16 Apr 01:00 AM
WellingtonFarmer neglected hundreds of animals, leading to at least 140 deathsMPI found evidence 86 wagyu cows had died from underfeeding and parasitic infections.13 Apr 03:06 AM
New Zealand'Major hit for a local business': 3000 litres of diesel stolen in MartonPolice say two men in a light truck filled a fuel trailer, fuel pod and drums.09 Apr 08:53 PM
New ZealandReckless pilot fined after crashing uncertified plane, CAA warns of riskThe unlicensed man crash-landed the uncertified plane near Marton and was seriously hurt.12 Aug 01:28 AM
New ZealandMultiple fire crews extinguish large house fire in BullsFire and Emergency NZ attended with seven vehicles, three tankers and a command unit.20 Jul 10:23 PM
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 Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFirst redress payments made to Lake Alice survivorsFifteen survivors have received $150,000 rapid redress payments so far.08 Mar 09:56 PM
New Zealand‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weeklyThe tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.15 Feb 01:03 AM
New Zealand‘It’s a growing problem’: Demand rises for school support programmes'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSH1 closed near Marton after multi-vehicle crash, two injuredPolice advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.27 Jan 02:58 AM
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
