Latest from Marton

Nominations open for Rangitīkei Youth Awards

The Rangitīkei Youth Awards recognise the efforts of young leaders aged 12-24.

Minor fires in Marton overnight

The Marton Brigade was called to two small incidents over a few hours.

Proposed average 5.3pc rate increase for Rangitīkei

The Rangitīkei District Council is proposing free town-centre WiFi.

Whanganui reacts to Prince Philip's death

Mayor Hamish McDouall says the Duke of Edinburgh "never took himself too seriously".

Needs of Māori communities considered in vaccine rollout

Hauora ā Iwi and Māori providers are working with the Whanganui DHB and others on a plan.

City booming as Easter Weekend events attract thousands

Events and weather conspire to make for a lively Easter weekend in Whanganui.

Rangitīkei's bank exodus causes concern

Local leaders aren't happy about the closure of banking services.

New playground to open after four years of 'blood, sweat and tears'

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki Ngāti Apa has worked closely with the playground's designers.

More than 5000 cycle Whanganui River Rd this summer

Improvements to the cycleway and Tour Aotearoa are bringing more cyclists to Whanganui.

Hundreds without power in Rangitīkei

Power is out to hundreds of homes in Halcombe, Marton, Hunterville and Feilding.

Explosive revelation: What sparked Marton lockdown

A person brought what was thought to be explosives to the police station.

Explosives removed from Marton police station

Parts of the town including Marton School were placed in lockdown and cordons set up.

First open day for Te Poho o Tuariki

Tribal base Te Poho o Tuariki opens its doors to the curious public.

Pride Week carries on though some events cancelled

The long lunch brought out the bright and the beautiful in Whanganui.

Nationwide measles campaign hits Whanganui

Thirteen people took up the measles vaccination offer at the Whanganui River Markets.

Logging burn-off sparks large blaze near Marton

Firefighters were called to the scene around 1.15pm on Monday.