The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.

'The growth opportunity is significant'

Firefighters stopped the Whanganui fire from spreading to a nearby house.

Tradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.

'We want all children to get to school on day one, ready to participate and learn.'

Police advised motorists to avoid the area and expect delays.

Carol Gordon says relationships with neighbouring councils are vital.

'Let’s buckle up, push on and get some work done.'

Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?

The changes aim to give 'equal opportunities for everybody'.

The Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.

Whanganui and Rangitikei school leavers are excited for their futures.

The local company reduced its operations in August.

“One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.”

'My heart goes out to those people and families.'

The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.

'They have lost the entire contents of their shed.'

Marton's Multicultural Feast and Festival is on Saturday, October 12.

"It won’t be a cheap process."

Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.

Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.

'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'

'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'

'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'

Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.

'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'

A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.

Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.

'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'

'Two or three minutes later you’re watching your house burn down.'