Latest from Marton

Festive day dryer, car crash, volunteers haileld

Whanganui may have a dryer Christmas day than last year

No swimming for seventh year running as lake turns green with algal bloom

The solution to algae problem at Dudding Lake could be grass carp and freshwater mussels.

Rego scam alert - don't be caught out by fake website

Whanganui Chonicle news items in brief

Donations welcome to support Samoa amid measles outbreak

A fundraiser will be held in Marton on December 14 in support of those in need in Samoa.

What's on in Whanganui this week

Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.

Festive parades, markets and carol singing

Whanganui region celebrates Christmas.

Racing: Awapuni's Sentimental Miss wins Wanganui Cup

Great return to form for the 2018 NZ Oaks winner.

Local Focus: Minister delivers more putea to forestry and related industries

Focus on infrastructure and value add for development. Made with funding from NZ on Air.

Hundreds of jobs possible if Marton bioplastics factory succeeds

The pilot plant in Marton is expected to be up and running by early 2022.

New CEO aims to repay faith shown in him

He is not letting a five-year term restrict him from achieving what he wants.

Horizons councillor faces resource management charges

John Turkington says he will fight the charges against him.

Relationship aims to help Rangitīkei thrive

Te Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa is looking at all the options for using its new HQ.

Sarjeant: Green light for bluegrass concert

Expat Kiwi fiddler to perform in Nashville trio.

Māori health outcomes key focus of screening programme

The national bowel screening programme launched in Whanganui on October 22.

PNOB Premier 2 side too strong for local champions

Strong bowling in Twenty20 tournament sees them to wins at Victoria Park.

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

Building a house to build a community centre. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Local Focus: The house that Bulls built is ready for auction

Innovative fund-raising for a community centre. Made With Funding From NZ On Air.

Speedway season opens in Whanganui at Oceanview on Sunday

Big local season in build up to hosting New Zealand Superstock Championships.