Latest from Marton

Local Focus: Vaccinations available while you party

Targeting young people with a measles jab. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Returning artists and new studios ready to open their doors

Wide range of artist studios poised to open doors in Whanganui.

Marton local to dig deep in heavy metal showdown

Neil Tau is one of 12 competing for the title of New Zealand's best excavator operator.

Rail petition gathers support

The changing tourism landscape means there could be more stops on the main trunk line.

The recycling entrepreneur going big in Marton

Noticing Marton didn't have kerbside recycling collection, Jake Banks started one himself.

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.

Rangitīkei byelection results announced - only 403 votes cast

The winner of the Rangitīkei Southern Ward byelection has been announced.

Course helps people live well with diabetes

The next seven-week course in Whanganui starts in March.

Whanganui weekend: 5 things to do

Welcome to your guide to weekend leisure, rest and relaxation.

Whanganui woman's crusade to raise awareness of brain injury

Nerrily Frith is raising awareness of brain injury: "It should not define who they are."

NZ's longest surviving heart-lung recipient wanted quiet farewell

Remembering the inspirational and determined Kay Burnett.

Speed stacker champ has many other talents you don't know about

The 22-year-old's interests include music, speed stacking, architecture and cooking.

Stats reveal drop in numbers smoking

MP and health support staff encourage smokers to get help to quit this year.

Koitiata resident group aims to protect biodiversity

The group is working to improve and preserve the Koitiata Domain Recreation Reserve.

Kiwi country music talents draw big crowd at Marton festival

Marton Country Music Festival attracted about 3000 people over its three days.