Marton and Whanganui Countdowns' initiative rolled out nationwide
Whanganui Countdown manager stoked about nationwide Countdown quiet hours.
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Birthright Whanganui provides range of support for families
Birthright Whanganui is celebrating 60 years of helping local families.
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Local Focus: Equity for Māori is core issue for Whanganui DHB
A new holistic approach to health for Whanganui DHB. Made with funding from NZ on Air.
Low voting return so far in local elections
Voting is slow in the region as election day looms.
So close for McDonald on the Charles Tour
Early lead overtaken and then brilliant bunker shot denies inaugural victory.
What's on in Whanganui this week? October 3-9
Your guide to what's happening in the Whanganui region this week.
Collectables donated to help Koha Shed operation
Antiques and collectables are on sale at the Koha Shed's pop-up shop.
Police officer says NZ attitude to mental health issues 'crap'
Following a vehicular assault, Matt Davis was struggling and help was hard to find.
Ratepayers' Report: Rangitikei District Council most efficient
Rangitikei District Council has the lowest personnel cost per household in New Zealand.
Candidates have their say on Rangitīkei priorities
There's a big line-up of candidates for the Rangitīkei District Council election.
Cross country: Meet the amazing 11-year-old who might well be a future champ
Hamish Cranstone has won the Aranui Interschool Cross Country three years in a row.
Auckland's Sarina Wang wins Overall title at National Sport Stacking champs
First overall victory by a female in at least five years.
Man admitted to Whanganui Hospital after van accident
Van containing nine forestry workers goes off the road near Upokongaro.
Marton to celebrate 150 years of its name
Marton celebrates 150 years by encouraging the community to get involved.
Stack 'em up: Sport Stacking Nationals on this weekend
Whanganui will host the 2019 Sport Stacking National Championships this weekend.
Marton builder now chasing Apprentice of the Year title
Todd Sutton will represent the central North Island at the national final in November.
Filthy, fun Mudder event returns for fifth year
Costumes are a big part of The Mudder event.
Athol's Lookout giving new perspective of 20-year Marton dam project
Athol's Lookout creates a new perspective at the Marton dams.
Proud family gathers to celebrate ancestor's war effort
The Belgian government has paid further tribute to Eleanora Wotton's war effort.
Golf: Marton Ladies golfer Susan Marshall sinks her fourth hole in one
Success on the sixth hole last week.
Maths whiz kids make their mark
The annual regional Mathex competition was held in Whanganui Intermediate School hall
One person injured in single vehicle crash near Marton
Police were called about a car crashing into a fence on Wednesday afternoon.
Connors wins sixth Great Northern Steeplechase
Whanganui farmer Raymond Connors win jumps racing's Holy Grail for sixth time.
Racing: Marton's Cooga Doon wins the Wanganui Guineas
Having gotten used to race day, the 3-year-old just smashed the field by nine lengths.
Young farmer visits mega US dairy farm
Samantha Tennent says huge US dairy farms report the same problems as those in NZ.
What's on in Whanganui this week? September 5-11
Your guide to what is happening in the Whanganui region this week.
From the drain to the sea: Whanganui's wastewater treatment explained
Sludge is stored in a landfill and pond while cleaned water is pumped out to sea.
Witty, gritty poetry to support Brain Injury Association
Performers will support Whanganui Brain Injury Association with music and verse.
Whanganui the centre of North Island property growth
"There are still suburbs in Whanganui where it is cheaper to buy a home than to rent."
League: Mustangs prepared to be put to Northland Swords
Representative team with seven locals looking for first 2019 National Championship win.
Two injured in three-car crash on SH1 near Marton
The northbound lane at the Makirikiri Rd intersection on SH1 was blocked.
Forester standing for Horizons seat
John Turkington says he is passionate about sustainable land use and this region.
Turakina farmhouse goes up in flames
Alarm raised by passing police who saw smoke rising from trees on a rural property.