Whanganui ChronicleSchool holiday fun: Top Whanganui events to keep tamariki busyA breakdown of some of the events and activities coming to Whanganui and nearby areas.02 Apr 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleState Highway 3 reopens after fireThe trailer of a truck carrying rubbish caught fire near Bulls.30 Mar 01:31 AM
Whanganui ChronicleRangitīkei ratepayers face 6.4% average rates increaseCouncillors backed the 2026-27 draft plan without full community consultation.23 Mar 10:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleDecision-making power slipping away from councils, Rangitīkei Mayor says24 Jan 10:04 PM
Whanganui ChronicleThousands ready for Marton Country Music Festival'Just the fact that this is its 21st year says something in itself.'15 Jan 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleWater tanker brought in as town battles smelly water issuesThe tanker will operate at Marton RSA and Citizens Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays.09 Jan 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Well alight': Firefighters tackle Marton railway station blazeCrews from Whanganui, Bulls, Marton and Halcombe responded with nine vehicles.04 Jan 09:27 PM
Whanganui ChronicleNew Year Honours 2026: The full listThe 2026 New Year Honours are out today. Here's the list of New Zealanders recognised.30 Dec 04:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRangitīkei women ride wave to world rafting title in Malaysia'It was more grit than anything that got us there – we turned up to play.'10 Dec 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Takes the pressure off': Rangitīkei mayor hopes rail logging deal keeps rolling'Forestry isn’t the only heavy operation that uses the road, but it is significant.'05 Dec 05:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘It was just mayhem’: Camper’s caravan flipped by rare tornado'That’s stuff you see but don’t ever expect to happen to yourself.'04 Dec 02:57 AM
Whanganui Chronicle'Government won’t take any prisoners': Mayors weigh up rates cap'But we need to comply, because, in all likelihood, this will become law.'02 Dec 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleRangitīkei Netball creeps closer to solution on court resurfacing Rangitīkei Netball has already secured $145,000 from grants, charities and businesses.02 Dec 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Encouraging, promising': Marton's new water treatment plant progressesThe pilot plant follows years of complaints about smelly, discoloured, bad-tasting water.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘We’d like for people to see the vision’: Council launches town centre planThe public can give feedback on the draft plan for Marton until 5pm on December 5.14 Nov 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Under control': Crews tackle burning truck on highwayThe furniture truck was fully alight when crews reached the scene.12 Nov 01:35 AM
Whanganui ChroniclePay bump for councilsSalaries for Whanganui, Ruapehu and Rangitīkei elected members have been set for 2025-28.09 Nov 09:35 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'One final step': Plans on track for 120m swing bridge over Whangaehu River 'Who would have thought Whanganui to Bulls would be a great off-road walk?'04 Nov 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleThis community garden is cultivating more than just plantsMarton Community Garden is a place to connect, share ideas and work together. 31 Oct 04:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Massive hole in her knee': Rangitīkei Netball frustrated over 'unsafe' courtsInspections found metal prongs sticking up on one of the courts.30 Sep 10:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘Exciting new development’: Marton buildings demolished for upgradeThe neighbouring heritage-listed building at 212 Broadway will remain untouched.18 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMarton Dam classified ‘dangerous’ under new government safety regulations Marton B Dam, located at Tūtaenui Reservoir, has been classified as a “dangerous dam”.12 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleMarton main street revitalisation gets nod for public consultation The consultation will likely go out around November to see where the $2m is spent.03 Sep 05:00 PM
Whanganui ChronicleThree councils team up for major water reformsRangitīkei, Palmerston North and Horowhenua councils have signed their joint plan.27 Aug 02:59 AM
Whanganui ChronicleTruck rolls on SH1, vehicle recovery scheduledThe incident occurred abou 6.30am on Sunday.17 Aug 09:12 PM
Whanganui Chronicle‘People are struggling’: Housing deprivation concern growsThe Ruapehu District was ranked as the fourth-worst in NZ for uninhabitable housing.15 Aug 06:00 PM
Whanganui Chronicle'Beginning of a journey': Rangitīkei council adopts water services planThe joint plan will save Rangitīkei ratepayers $937 annually by 2033.15 Aug 01:00 AM
