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![Memories of the Foxton Fizz: The Purdy Universal stuck labels on bottle.](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Slow down: Council wants Fast Track Bill tweaked
Councillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.
![Crown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensation](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'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.
![Person seriously injured after fire next to SH1, Foxton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Person seriously injured after fire next to SH1, Foxton
The grass fire led to one person being transported to hospital in serious condition.
![Court hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob member](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Court hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob member
Dean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.
![Foxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Foxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's death
Dean Kahukiwa died in September.
![Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Police continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart Foxton
Police thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.
!['No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1
There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.
![Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Head Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton today
The tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.