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![Editorial: Boy racers could be considered just another NZ outlaw gang](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=795)
National's Dr Shane Reti talks health in Levin
National will train more GPs and other home-grown rural health professionals.
Rural news
![New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
New highway route welcome – but what will it mean for Northlanders?
Another day, another Brynderwyns announcement – will this one come through for Northland?
![Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Two by two: Bay chainsaw champion chipping away at international success
Waretini-Hemara hopes to be the first Kiwi to compete in Chetwynd World Carving Champs.
!['Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
![Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
![Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Equine therapy paradise plays key role in people’s mental health and wellbeing journeys
The tranquil environment also contributes positively to therapeutic outcomes for clients.
Car news & advice
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![Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Toyota demos pair of AI-powered self-driving drift cars
Toyota pushes the limits of AI-enhanced vehicle safety by... drifting!
![2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
2024 Volkswagen California Ocean… tested at a Taupo lake
Four-beds, burners and a fridge, VW California has everything including the kitchen sink.
![Peugeot 208 GT gains hybrid power for NZ. But where's the EV gone?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Peugeot 208 GT gains hybrid power for NZ. But where's the EV gone?
The 208 gets a new hybrid drivetrain for 2024, but the EV has been shown the door.
OneRoof property news
![Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Plumber found guilty of ‘significant criminal activity’ sells his Tamahere mansion
Award-winning home had an asking price of $4.95m.
![Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Route 66 founder's Northland lodge sells for more than $4.7m
Auckland buyer fell in love with waterfront estate after overnight stay.
![Hire a helicopter - remote bays and beaches in Marlborough Sounds up for grabs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Hire a helicopter - remote bays and beaches in Marlborough Sounds up for grabs
Island escapes on the market for sale, some for "cheap" price.
More Horowhenua news
![Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Grassroots Trust Rescue Helicopter attends 32 callouts
The rescue helicopter attended a variety of call-outs in June.
![Horizons releases survey on bus music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Horizons releases survey on bus music
The council wants to hear people's opinions on whether they like music played on buses.
![Nuclear test witness to receive medal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Nuclear test witness to receive medal
'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'
![Contractors concerned about SH1 median barriers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Contractors concerned about SH1 median barriers
There are fears the new wire rope median barriers will only stoke driver angst
![Spring calves in demand at Rongotea stock sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Spring calves in demand at Rongotea stock sale
Solid calf prices reported at the New Zealand Farmers Livestock auction.
![50 Shades of Green: Gardening time at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Levin Library](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
50 Shades of Green: Gardening time at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō Levin Library
Opinion: Top tips from gardening books available at the library
![Big Sexy among winners at Levin jump-out trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Big Sexy among winners at Levin jump-out trials
A total of 119 horses contested 19 heats.
![Drive for new Community Patrol members](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Drive for new Community Patrol members
A new $65,000 Isuzu D-Max comes with all the bells and whistles needed for the patrol.
![Council sets up panel of tradies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council sets up panel of tradies
Horowhenua businesses are invited to apply to be on the Trades Services Panel.
![Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Home & Lifestyle Show returns to Palmy
More than 230 businesses will be at the Central Energy Trust Arena from July 19-21.
![Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Biodiversity, climate change projects receive funding
Horizons is supporting 33 community projects in its region.
![SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
SH1 Himatangi closed until further notice after fatal crash overnight
Emergency services were called to the scene of the two-vehicle crash about 1am.
![That Bloody Woman: The story of Kate Sheppard hits the stage in Levin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
That Bloody Woman: The story of Kate Sheppard hits the stage in Levin
The bold story behind Kate Sheppard, more than a face on our $10 notes.
![Rahui rewarded with 10 players named in Horowhenua-Kāpiti squad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rahui rewarded with 10 players named in Horowhenua-Kāpiti squad
The team will again be coached by Aleni Feagaiga, naming Kent Harris as his assistant
![Rahui teams dominant to earn home semifinals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Rahui teams dominant to earn home semifinals
The senior Rahui team has been undefeated in 26 games.