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![Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
![One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.
![White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
White-tailed spider bite leaves man in hospital for a month with deadly infection
Andy Stewart pushed on with his motorbike trek despite his growing pain.
![One person dies following two-vehicle crash in Selwyn District](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
One person dies following two-vehicle crash in Selwyn District
The road remains closed after a scene examination.
![Two critical, three serious after Manawatū crash; helicopters scrambled to scene](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Two critical, three serious after Manawatū crash; helicopters scrambled to scene
Emergency services responded to the crash in Bunnythorpe at 2.15pm.
![Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Two dead, multiple injuries in serious crash on SH1 at Mangaweka
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or delay travel.
![Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Editorial: Why road tolls may be the future of NZ’s infrastructure funding
OPINION: Minister hints at tolls as petrol taxes dwindle, EVs rise.
!['Hard to beat': Trainer confident as Puntura faces Group 2 test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Hard to beat': Trainer confident as Puntura faces Group 2 test
Puntura aims for back-to-back wins in Manawatū Challenge Stakes at Trentham.
![Third murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Third murder charge laid after man found dead at Levin park
There have now been three men charged with murder.
![Celebrating community and history as we say farewell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Celebrating community and history as we say farewell
OPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.
![Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
![River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
![From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
Gary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.
![Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership
The council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.
![Police shoot dogs that attacked person](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police shoot dogs that attacked person
Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.
![Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories
Frankie Webb reflects on her decade reporting for the Horowhenua Chronicle.
![Christmas message from Bernie Wanden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Christmas message from Bernie Wanden
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden.
![Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade
The brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.
![Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police appeal after woman shot in Palmerston North
Police said those involved were known to each other.