Call for action on chemicals at Ohakea
Better testing and information needed on chemical contamination near Ohakea, lawyer says.
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Flood-zone homeowners told to sell, raise or move
Owners of flood-prone properties may get help to sell, move or raise them - if they want.
Nicola Patrick: Feeling down despite swimmable target going up
Disappointment at failure to raise swimmable rivers target to 80 per cent
Attack squad of weevils released
World first horsetail weed control with weevils. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
More rain as 100 trapped people to be airlifted out
Wet weather in the east and (mostly) fine in the west.
Region's water quality improving - study
Study finds multiple factors contributing to faster-than-expected small improvement
Bacteria found in water seepage at Waiinu beach
Signs warned of contaminated water, but are coming down.
Councils want more investigation, information and help
Horizons and Manawatu councils say more government input is needed
Reduce irrigation, increase profit, says Forest & Bird
Forest & Bird says Horizons and HBRC are ignoring irrigation research.
Honour for former Horizons engineer
Allan Cook has been made a MNZOM for his public service to river and drainage engineering
Watch: Waste dumped upstream of Levin's water supply
Sewage dumped just 50m upstream from Levin's supply. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Levin residents continue to fight for dump closure
They don't like the smell. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sandbags line Marton's main street
Marton lines its streets with sandbags. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Sandbags line Marton's main street
Council is prepared to evacuate residents if need be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui flood predictions downgraded, evacuations still possible
Residents are urged to be prepared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Watch NZH Local Focus: Whanganui prepares for a deluge
Wild weather is hitting the Whanganui region. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Levin family homeless after stopbank bursts
A Levin family have been left homeless after a stopbank on their property burst its banks, sending a raging torrent of water knocking
Milk tanker crashes, milk leaks into paddock
A Fonterra milk tanker driver was uninjured when his truck and trailer crashed off the road near Woodville this morning. The tanker
Explosion fear after truck crashes
A truck carrying an estimated 5700 litres of bitumen crashed between Feilding and Halcombe this morning.
Environmentalists' election tactics questioned
Across the region returned regional councillors weren't impressed with some of the tactics employed by environmentalists, Dannevirke's
Horizons to continue with nutrient consents
The Horizons Regional Council will continue with its nutrient management consenting ahead of a date with the Environment Court. Last
Communication key for council candidate
His science background could be helpful in communicating Horizons Regional Council's activities more clearly to voters, Allan Wrigglesworth
Farmer/businessman stands for Horizons Regional Council
After farming sheep, cattle and goats and filling many roles on national bodies rural Whanganui man Jeremy Austin is looking to become
$3k daily to beat odour on the nose critics
A deodorising fence surrounding Wanganui's ailing wastewater treatment plant is staying - even though it's costing on average $3000 a day.