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‘Taste and smell issues’: Town water trucked in twice weekly
The tap water in Marton is adversely affected by bacteria and fungi in the local soil.
Bayleys Whanganui expands into new territory
'The growth opportunity is significant'
Slippery slopes: Whanganui slides ranked
Kōwhai Park features heavily, but which chute comes in at number one?
Marton community offered free summer swimming
The town's main pool was shut following a partial roof collapse.
'Not desirable': Solo water delivery would stifle Rangitīkei council
'We will listen to the feedback from the population.'
New accessible drama classroom unveiled
The changes aim to give 'equal opportunities for everybody'.
Free counselling service faces uncertain future
The Marton Counselling Centre’s budget has taken a $30,000 hit.
Bright futures: School leavers with big plans
Whanganui and Rangitikei school leavers are excited for their futures.
'Certainly a need': Marton without a taxi service
The local company reduced its operations in August.
Car crashes into power pole, catches fire
“One person was taken to Whanganui Hospital in a moderate condition.”
‘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.'
Two dead in crash involving bus and truck at Marton
The drivers were the sole occupants of the vehicles.
'Well-ablaze': Investigator explains reason behind shed fire
'They have lost the entire contents of their shed.'
Festival aims to bridge cultural gap
Marton's Multicultural Feast and Festival is on Saturday, October 12.
'Beauty of a shot': Boxer's stunning knockout at nationals
'It was the talk of the tournament and the only knockout over the whole weekend.'
Lake Alice psychologist still provides services for ACC
Lake Alice survivors are shocked he is on a list of psychologists providing services.
'It's tough': Swim clubs disappointed by Marton pool closure for summer season
"It won’t be a cheap process."
Consent granted for 93ha solar farm
Around 103,000 solar panels will be built by Harmony Energy.
'Right fair and just': Rangitīkei votes on Māori wards
Mayor Andy Watson says everybody has the right to know how councillors stand on the issue.
Cricket coaching star takes on job at Nga Tawa
'Cricket is more than just a sport; it can shape and define us.'
Major upgrade for 'bucket list' golf attraction
'You would have to be a pretty young person to hike from the bottom to the top.'
Pool roof failure impacts Whanganui's swim team
'It seems odd that you’ve got an indoor pool that has to be shut in winter.'
Whanganui ambulance officers under pressure
Patients may have to self-transport to hospital or a medical clinic during planned strike.
Roof failure above public pool threatens swim season
'We won’t have anywhere else to go.'
Water funding remains problem for councils
A rural mayor says there’s no incentive for councils to band together in new entities.
Young musical talent wanted for Gumboots Band
Young Rangitīkei musicians boosted by district council.
Rail hub 'a phenomenal opportunity'
'We are bullish as to what can happen from here.'