Horowhenua news
Tenants ready to move into new Levin homes
The new homes have been built on the site of two older homes no longer fit for purpose.
Free children's haircuts on Sundays
Barber Noah Ransfield takes time out of his weekend to help his community.
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New building for Foxton Primary after nine years of planning
Foxton Primary School received close to $3.5m for building improvements.
Heads Up: Horowhenua College students excel in theatre
OPINION: Performing on stage gives teenagers' confidence a huge boost.
New church hall to revive community events after six-year hiatus
LevinLife Church rebuilds hall after 2018 fire.
Tim Costley: Education concerns aren't a blame game
OPINION: Look forward, not back, when it comes to student achievement.
Levin dancers bringing 33 songs to the stage
The 70 student dancers, aged 2 to 18 will perform several dances to musical hits.
Premium
Editorial: Boy racers could be considered just another NZ outlaw gang
OPINION: Police were pelted with rocks and bottles as they tried to disperse the crowd.
Youth epidemic: Vape store owner calls for tighter rules
Vaping is a multimillion-dollar business in Horowhenua.
Council forging ahead with plans for better train service
Wellington and Horizons regional council chair talk trains.
Business award entrants prepare for the final round
Strongest-ever list of entrants into annual business awards.
Officials investigated cutting Ōtaki Expressway in half as costs ballooned to $1.6b
The road is now one of NZ's most expensive - the Govt says it remains committed.
National's Dr Shane Reti talks health in Levin
National will train more GPs and other home-grown rural health professionals.
Rural news
'I can’t get my head around it': Brother questions mysterious circumstances around death
Cranston, 43, died when he was struck by a vehicle while walking his dog in Raglan.
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
$125k of funding available for Rotorua rural projects
Community encouraged to submit proposals for consideration.
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Car news & advice
110km/h speed limit on State Highway 1 Orewa to Warkworth to ‘unlock economic growth’
'Moving people and freight quickly and safely between regions' is the aim.
Skoda Scala and Kamiq NZ updates: the eyes have it (but a new engine too)
Skoda's baby hatch and SUV duo are looking a bit sharper now.
Now we Cross to: 2024 Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross XLS PHEV
A few choice updates are keeping the Eclipse Cross fresh in the PHEV world.
OneRoof property news
SBS secretly cuts six-month interest rate to 5.99%
Home loan rate blows all the other deals out of the water, brokers tell OneRoof.
Bumper Grand Designs sell-off: TV show homes worth $10m up for grabs
Three stars of the hit Kiwi series are vying for buyer attention.
Luxon $945,000 richer after house sale? PM finds buyer for his investment property
The asking price was $205,000 below the unit’s 2021 CV.
More Horowhenua news
Capturing resilience: Portraits of refugee students highlight their journeys
Exhibition in Levin features teenagers' stories in English and Spanish.
Curator’s labour of love: 8000 photos sifted for Adkin’s lasting legacy
"People always seem to love Adkin’s photographs."
Stitching together community and new skills
The group meets each Thursday at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō each Thursday from 10am.
Strong community support for Horowhenua Māori ward ahead of crucial vote
Horowhenua Council to vote on keeping its Māori Ward amid strong community support.
Te Puna Oranga Ngākau - New ambulance station opens in Levin
The new station features a 6-bay ambulance garage, resting areas and office spaces.
Consultation to take place over tolling three new state highways in the North Island
NZTA assessments showed that tolling was feasible for each of these roads.
Horizons to spend $2.5 million upgrading Moutoa floodgates
The Moutoa floodgates were built in 1962.
How line dancing changed a Levin man's life
Sonny Jackson lost 46kg and countered his diabetes by taking up line dancing.
Pass wide and slow for horse riders
The event is part of the global Pass Wide and Slow campaign.
Levin library column: Stepping back into childhood classics
Magical worlds to discover in the children's section
Tim Costley: Regional deals will benefit our regions
Opinion: Population growth means a needed increase in education and health capactity
Poll law 'racist': Horizons votes to keep Māori seats
Horizons Regional Council has affirmed its two Māori constituencies for the 2025 election.
Luxon urges councils to cut wasteful spending, Horowhenua already on board
Horowhenua mayor says council already focuses on basics, achieving cost efficiencies
Book fair boosts foodbank's funds
The book fair raised $1300 for St Vincent De Paul Levin’s Foodbank.
Foxton Loop Race: Weather worries don't stop fun
Despite flooding concerns, the Foxton Loop Race ran smoothly, said organiser Daniel Cudby.
From strangers to friends: The card game group providing joy
“Anyone is welcome - and if you want to learn come along.”
Heads up: Waiopehu College students keeping busy
OPINION: There is plenty happening at Waiopehu College in term three.
Sustainable land use initiative tracking well
Partnership between the Government, the council and landowners pays dividends.