Latest from Marton

Rangitīkei locals belting out Abba songs in musical

Mamma Mia! will be performed by the Taihape Drama Club in April.

David Jones Motors and Rapid Response get Cancer Society on the road

A new company car for 12 months means the Whanganui branch can reach those in rural areas.

Marist in Central Districts finals of National Club Championship

Team hoping the Twenty20 format might allow them to pull off a couple of upsets.

Shearing: Genetics and work ethic earned Angela Coleman the Phill Hourigan Memorial Trophy

Her work ethic matched that of the trophy namesake, Phill Hourigan.

Waitangi Day events, La Fiesta, Bike Wise Month and more

Your guide to what's on in and around Whanganui this week.

French women's national sevens development squad go back to school in Marton

The French women's development squad are essentially ladies in waiting for the main team.

Lotto win, burn-offs, two cars crash with truck, sinking car

Whanganui news items in brief

Spike in volunteer firefighters' interest after Australian bush fires

A show and tell information evening will show volunteers how rural fire service works.

Cricket: Dominic Rayner to retire after Wanganui's last Furlong Cup match with Horowhenua-Kapiti

Former representative captain and coach giving association cricket away after 20 summers

Let's be clear about End of Life Choice criteria

Your letters to the Whanganui Chronicle

Hereford Heights aims to bring new potential to Marton

The developers have seen the need for more housing in the town.

More feet on ground brought in to reconnect Powerco properties

Around 7100 connections were lost at the peak of yesterday's wind gusts.

Dog Control Amendment Bill highlight for MP

Dangerous dogs will be able to be removed from our streets and towns faster.

Fire crews attend scrub fire near Marton

Fire and Emergency was alerted at 2.15pm on Monday.

Best of 2019: A new playground for Marton Community brings new opportunities

New playground project for Marton community underway.

Stories of the decade: Devastating flood strikes with little warning

The flood came with little warning and caused major devastation.

Age no barrier

Jacksstar may even pick the Marton Cup on his way to Wellington Cup glory.

Best of 2019: Quiet hour in store for Countdown

Whanganui Countdown has a quiet hour for those affected by sensory processing issues.