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Major works on SH1 through Levin
SH1 through Levin will be down to one lane for at least a week.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Higgins awarded Horowhenua District Council’s roading contract
HDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths
Protesting nurses say staffing at ‘crisis’ point
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation protest bus pulls up in Levin.
Do you recognise anyone in this Levin photo?
If you do, a group of volunteers at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō want to hear from you.
Hole-in-one for Horowhenua-Kāpiti lock Dallas Wiki
The imposing lock can add a hole-in-one to his list of sporting achievements
Club rugby makes welcome return to TV
Club stalwart says it can only be good for the game at grassroots level.
LGBTQIA+ pride flag to be flown outside Horowhenua District Council
The stairs to the local library will be painted rainbow colours.
‘Miracle nobody killed’ in Levin boy racer event
A resident thought he was watching a tragedy unfold.
Levin's Noel McCutcheon honoured for services to racing
Noel McCutcheon has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
Former Wallaby to play club rugby for Shannon
It means a lot for Leroy Houston to don the Shannon maroon again.
The story of when Barrie met Mary ...
Levin couple Barrie and Mary Buck are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
The North Island town clogged with plane tree leaves
Massive leaves and invasive roots are causing problems for Levin retailers.
Mayor slams vandalism of LGBTQI+ artwork
Mayor Bernie Wanden said the council stands proudly by its rainbow community.
Graffiti attack saddens LGBTQIA+ artist
Painting over the colourful box has been seen as an attack on the LGBTQIA+ community.
NZ soldier who died in Thailand to be honoured
The late Hoani John (Bunny) Hapeta to be added the Memorial Board at Poroutawhao Hall.
New $50,000 event fund opens opportunities
Could it entice Six60 to play Levin Domain, ponders Mayor Bernie Wanden.
Roll spikes at Horowhenua College
Four new classrooms have arrived as the school roll hits 900 students.
Horowhenua builder growing in the downturn
The company built 159 homes in a year worth $44 million.
Pickleball takes off in Horowhenua
Horowhenua's first major tournament will be called Pickle in the Nua.
Paralympics dream comes true for Horowhenua rider
The 35-year-old Levin hairdresser will contest the Paris Paralympic Games.
Levin - what’s it famous for?
Death metal, reggae, country, punk, ukulele and folk music will bring the town alive.
Poroutawhao School prepares to celebrate 100 years
'If you were cold, you ran around to get warm.'
Teen pool player thrives under coaching from former NZ champ
Ciara King is improving her game with help from local legend Steve Pemberton.
Folk singer hits stage at 70 with basket of originals
Less than a year ago Stephanie Weaver picked up her guitar and started writing lyrics.
Country singer stands by her man's last wishes
Geoff Herewini remembered as Pounamu Country Music Club celebrates 20 years.
Kenya-bound runner Courtney Fitzgibbon hits new heights
The NZ team will acclimatise for a week a facility in Potchefstroom
Man miraculously walks from midnight crash with wild deer on bike he'd just bought
He'd only had the bike for six hours.
Massive job cuts proposed at Horowhenua District Council
All staff are bieng consulted on proposed plans to cull 27 full-time roles.
Whānau recall 21-year-old's Vietnam sacrifice
Anzac Day provides a chance to remember ‘handsome’ young soldier Peter Rauhihi.
Family of fallen Vietnam soldier to fly flag in Foxton
Stuart Ellwood, 20, was killed while serving his country in Vietnam in 1968.
New RDA sensory trail builds confidence
The new sensory trail at Levin RDA presents new challenges for riders and their mounts.
Rugby therapy: A special session that makes ‘Sense’
The popular Sense Rugby sessions are being held in Whanganui this week.
Rising motocross talents compete at NZ Junior Champs
The energy-sapping three-day event will be run at Flipp’s Motocross Park.
Slow down: Council wants Fast Track Bill tweaked
Councillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.
Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
Forest Run winner’s prep a daily commute to work
Oliver Howitt, 36, runs 6km to and from work each day.
Te Aute College beat Horowhenua College 49-31 for Keretana Trophy
Rugby has seen a relationship form between the two schools, who now meet every year
Heart-stealing puppies signal end of era for Golden Retriever breeder
Well-known Levin breeder Pat Munro has kept one puppy for herself - a boy called Vino.
Blues’ early blitz blows away Hurricanes Poua
A 17-point headstart was always going to tough to pull back for the hosts at Levin Domain.
Farmers dig into winter feed as drought continues
Horowhenua farmers are buying in animal fodder and culling numbers.
Rangers capture water dragon released in reserve
The native Australian semi-aquatic lizard was considered a threat to NZ wildlife.
Meningitis survivor to chase Paris Paralympic dream
Levin hairdresser off to Melbourne to try and gain the qualifying standards required
Ōtaki-Māori confident track can absorb extra meetings
Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club to hold three meetings in April while other tracks undergo repair
Dream comes true as Mikaela Greig gets White Ferns call-up
The selection of the popular 28-year-old is reward for good form.
Dr Karleigh O’Conner humbled by NZ Junior Doctor of the Year award
"It is the most rewarding thing I can think of...people trust in you"
Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges
Brent Harrison had been reported missing on Monday.
Foxton filly Chantilly Lace looks primed for Trentham
Chantilly Lace was a stand-out at the Levin jumpouts trials this week
Theft leaves trainer left stranded at Waitarere Beach with horse
Brendon McDermott's float was stolen while he was exercising his horse along the beach.
Going back in time to taking closer look at journalist's photos
Boxes of old black-and-white photos from the Bob Malcolmson collection have surfaced.
Children's books celebrate country's multiculturalism
Scott MacGregor feels blessed to help tell stories through photographs.
Big smiles from jockey Masa Hashizume after Zabmanzor’s win at Ōtaki
Zabmanzor was hugely impressive in the Elsdon Park Wellington Stakes at Ōtaki.
104 not out: Levin woman Wynne Bullen set to celebrate 105th birthday
Family members are coming from throughout New Zealand and Australia for the occasion.
Work to tackle Levin’s noisy intersection
The intersection between Oxford St and Bath St had been a bugbear for shopkeepers
Harry and Meghan on bottom shelf of Waitārere royal room
Waitārere Beach woman Renee Kortegast's amazing private royal collection.
Waikawa Beach: Vehicle access not a given
Public will be asked for views on vehicle access to Waikawa Beach.
'We built this city on sausage rolls': Levin's famed savoury treats missing from Bakels competition
Levin is famous for the width and girth of its sausage rolls.
Whale washes up at Hokio Beach
Iwi are watching over the whale before its burial later today.
Man at centre of Bledisloe St siege unfit to stand trial
Judge orders Paul Kenneth Smith be moved from prison to a health facility
Judge Hunt calls his last result
Racing judge Dick Hunt retires after 58 years in the role
New Zealand jockey gone to the trots
Senior jockey Darryl Bradley is course manager an Manawatū Raceway
Horowhenua College fire quickly controlled
The fire has caused significant damage to the school's engineering block.
Shelford to bring up 100 games for the Nua
Only eight other players have achieved the feat in 129 years of Horowhenua-Kāpiti rugby.
James Tamou made it to the top of rugby league and has plenty of whānau in NZ to thank
The NRL legend has gone a long way since his days in Levin.
Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.
Rāhui placed as birds and fish die on lake
Some of the birds were barely alive when they found them and dying in front of them.
Flood-struck bikers say they will never forget rescuers
It was serendipitous that their rescuers were true motorbike enthusiasts.
Melbourne Cup magic for Levin horseman
The 76-year-old could lay claim to being the oldest person to ride a Melbourne Cup winner
Doctor's new book supports te reo kaupapa
It has been described as a book for tamariki and all learners of the Māori language
'They were robbed of everything...'
The thieves also took meat from the freezer, food from the fridge, and keys to vehicles.
Manawatū River close to floodgate limit
The latest information from Horizons is that an opening of Moutoa floodgates now unlikely.
More jabbers needed for Covid-19 vaccine
The Covid-19 jabbing jobs could suit a retired health professional or part-timer
Duncan eyes Denmark after Tokyo setback
Levin para-equestrian rider Louise Duncan is upbeat despite missing the Tokyo Olympics.
Mayor: 'It would be a travesty to stop it now'
Mayor of Horowhenua Bernie Wanden is urging Government to continue with OZNL as planned
Levin crash hot spot strikes again
Traffic down to one lane after car towing trailer takes out power pole and blocks highway.