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Police identify man found dead in water off Breaker Bay, Wellington
The man was described as European, in his 60s and of average height and build.
Harpers give heritage a helping hand
A pair of Foxton volunteers have been doing some interesting work.
Healthline advised man to self-care, hours later he was dead
The man, who had an aortic dissection, was wrongly advised to care for himself at home.
Dave McErlean late try hero in Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby win
The 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.
Last hurrah for ex-AB in club rugby
News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.
Poverty increase fears as budgeting services cut
Foxton budget adviser John Girling has slammed the proposed funding cuts.
Horizons' long-term plan focuses on healthy environment
Horizons Regional Council received 540 submissions on its draft long-term plan.
Watch: Teen boy bowled at racer meet loses leg. 'I got smoked'
"I did a back flip over the flame coming out of the exhaust."
Council to fund freshwater projects
Applications for Horizons' Freshwater Community Grant are open.
Club rugby makes welcome return to TV
Club stalwart says it can only be good for the game at grassroots level.
Foxton woman's sport and surf service recognised
Joss Urbahn has spent 40-plus years dedicating her time to squash and surf lifesaving.
Former Wallaby to play club rugby for Shannon
It means a lot for Leroy Houston to don the Shannon maroon again.
NZ soldier who died in Thailand to be honoured
The late Hoani John (Bunny) Hapeta to be added the Memorial Board at Poroutawhao Hall.
Memories of the Foxton Fizz: The Purdy Universal stuck labels on bottle.
Foxton Fizz, founded in 1918, wasn’t the only Foxton maker of soft drinks.
New $50,000 event fund opens opportunities
Could it entice Six60 to play Levin Domain, ponders Mayor Bernie Wanden.
Foxton War Memorial Hall Society sees transfer as best option to save the treasured building
Society is determined to save the war memorial hall for community use against all odds.
Massive job cuts proposed at Horowhenua District Council
All staff are bieng consulted on proposed plans to cull 27 full-time roles.
Family of fallen Vietnam soldier to fly flag in Foxton
Stuart Ellwood, 20, was killed while serving his country in Vietnam in 1968.
'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prison
Michael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.
Model ship lands in Foxton in time for Big Dutch Day Out
De Heemskerck was the first European ship to sail south of Australia and visit NZ.
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.
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum's latest acquisition
Oranjehof Dutch Connection Museum in Foxton has acquired a large model of Abel Tasman's flagship De Heemskerck. Video / Horowhenua Chronicle
Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
Crown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensation
A new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.
'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undies
The High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.