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Horowhenua builder growing in the downturn
The company built 159 homes in a year worth $44 million.
Pickleball takes off in Horowhenua
Horowhenua's first major tournament will be called Pickle in the Nua.
Paralympics dream comes true for Horowhenua rider
The 35-year-old Levin hairdresser will contest the Paris Paralympic Games.
Gym coach brings passion and experience
Levin's Louise McCarthy has been coaching for 28 years.
Berm mowing set to get chop in Horowhenua District
While most people mow their own berm, the district-wide service costs ratepayers $240,000.
Ōhau Hall secures another top touring act
Folk duo We Mavericks stop at Ōhau Hall on their North Island tour this month
Levin - what’s it famous for?
Death metal, reggae, country, punk, ukulele and folk music will bring the town alive.
Poroutawhao School prepares to celebrate 100 years
'If you were cold, you ran around to get warm.'
Teen pool player thrives under coaching from former NZ champ
Ciara King is improving her game with help from local legend Steve Pemberton.
Folk singer hits stage at 70 with basket of originals
Less than a year ago Stephanie Weaver picked up her guitar and started writing lyrics.
Country singer stands by her man's last wishes
Geoff Herewini remembered as Pounamu Country Music Club celebrates 20 years.
Kenya-bound runner Courtney Fitzgibbon hits new heights
The NZ team will acclimatise for a week a facility in Potchefstroom
Man miraculously walks from midnight crash with wild deer on bike he'd just bought
He'd only had the bike for six hours.
Massive job cuts proposed at Horowhenua District Council
All staff are bieng consulted on proposed plans to cull 27 full-time roles.
Whānau recall 21-year-old's Vietnam sacrifice
Anzac Day provides a chance to remember ‘handsome’ young soldier Peter Rauhihi.
Family of fallen Vietnam soldier to fly flag in Foxton
Stuart Ellwood, 20, was killed while serving his country in Vietnam in 1968.
New RDA sensory trail builds confidence
The new sensory trail at Levin RDA presents new challenges for riders and their mounts.
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
Councillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.
Students cook up storm ahead of international science forum
Cole Campbell and Isabel Paroli have managed to raise half of the $20,000 needed.
Bucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dream
Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.
Forest Run winner’s prep a daily commute to work
Oliver Howitt, 36, runs 6km to and from work each day.
Blackadder team rescued by cunning plan
Charlette Tayler-Tonkin learned the lines of Kate-Bob in little more than a day.
Poetry pumping with ‘RAP’ group
More and more poets are joining Levin poetry group RAP and performing their work live.
Te Aute College beat Horowhenua College 49-31 for Keretana Trophy
Rugby has seen a relationship form between the two schools, who now meet every year
Biggest rates hike in 150 years looming for Horowhenua
Current level of service and projected spending would require a 23.6 percent rate rise
Heart-stealing puppies signal end of era for Golden Retriever breeder
Well-known Levin breeder Pat Munro has kept one puppy for herself - a boy called Vino.
National treasure Adam McGrath coming to Ōhau Hall
The hard-working folk singer is entering national treasure territory.
Blues’ early blitz blows away Hurricanes Poua
A 17-point headstart was always going to tough to pull back for the hosts at Levin Domain.
Vintage season for Mikaela Greig with two CD awards
The 28-year-old was again voted "player's player" at the Central Districts Cricket Awards
Rookie rider Minnie Collins medals at NZ track cycling championships
The 15-year-old started only riding bikes two years ago.
Couple take top honours at Waitarere Beach Bowling Club
John and Gloria Michael were crowned men's and women's singles champions
Farmers dig into winter feed as drought continues
Horowhenua farmers are buying in animal fodder and culling numbers.
Rangers capture water dragon released in reserve
The native Australian semi-aquatic lizard was considered a threat to NZ wildlife.
Sage duo to perform at Levin Folk Music Club
Sue Rose and Murray Kilpatrick have written songs, and play guitar, mandolin and piano.
March puts spotlight on Levin Domain surface and facilities
Hurricanes Poua to host Blues counterparts at Levin Domain on April 6.
Meningitis survivor to chase Paris Paralympic dream
Levin hairdresser off to Melbourne to try and gain the qualifying standards required
New faces as Horowhenua-Kāpiti club rugby kicks off tomorrow
Five of the seven senior teams have new coaches.
Waikawa Beach divided over vehicle beach access
Horowhenua District Council tasked with finding a resolution.
Cricket: Kāpiti Old Boys eye one-day double
Kāpiti Old Boys could extend their 50th-jubilee celebrations by snaring more silverware.
Ōtaki-Māori confident track can absorb extra meetings
Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club to hold three meetings in April while other tracks undergo repair
Rongomau hitting good numbers for Netball Horowhenua
Club's resergence a boost for local club competition
Dream comes true as Mikaela Greig gets White Ferns call-up
The selection of the popular 28-year-old is reward for good form.
Car flips in 50km/h-zone crash in Levin
One person suffered moderate injuries and one person received minor injuries.
Revealed: Horowhenua's leakiest town
All 13,600 properties in Horowhenua will have new water meters by the end of 2025
Petanque: Horowhenua club trio score coveted crown
Triples team win Champion of Champions title.
Talented gymnast catches the tricking bug
Tricking is gaining popularity worldwide and a new class has opened in Levin.
Video helps with callout for gala evening
Fairfield School students involved in promoting the return of their gala
New offices for Horowhenua-Kāpiti Rugby
The union now has an official base at the spiritual home of rugby in the province.
Levin United secure Manawatū softball final spot
Levin United are to play Huia Warriors at Calhoun Park on Saturday.
Celtic musician Dave Flynn coming to Ōhau
An internationally-renowned Celtic guitarist plays a concert in Ōhau on Wednesday night.
Amnesty for Horowhenua homes leaking water
Each drop of water will be counted at the front gate
Former Black Sox rep coaches team at his old school
Corey Matakatea heartened by renewed enthusiasm for softball.
Dr Karleigh O’Conner humbled by NZ Junior Doctor of the Year award
"It is the most rewarding thing I can think of...people trust in you"
Folk singer Rachel Dawick starts tour with Levin gig
The talented Dawick was a finalist for the 2015 NZ Tui Award Folk Album award
Big squeeze sees two new classrooms at Levin Primary School
The school can take back its library and school hall, which were being used as classrooms
Missing tramper found alive in Tararua Ranges
Brent Harrison had been reported missing on Monday.
Aspiring actress Amber Rollinson meets Broadway idol Andrew Barth Feldman
The aspiring young actress was thrilled to see one of her idols perform live.
Horowhenua-Kāpiti supports red card and tackle height trial
The new rule changes will be trialled at community and school rugby level this season
SOS call for more volunteer cancer drivers in Horowhenua
The Cancer Society currently has a pool of 20 drivers but ideally needs double that number
Boogie woogie queen Jan Preston to play Levin
The Queen of the Boogie Piano has included a Levin gig on her latest tour
Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club standing the test of time
A quick look back at the origins of the only Māori racing club in the world.
Horowhenua-Kāpiti Bears create history in Cave Cup thriller
The super game was decided by a super over.
Darts club sharpens search for talent
Horowhenua Darts Association encouraging players to get out of the garage.
Levin jump-out results
There were 80 horses entered at the Levin jump-outs this morning
Bookshop boosts Levin's second-hand retail scene
Tui's Second Hand Book Shop has opened with thousands of books on the floor.
Foxton Community Op Shop gifts profits
Community groups in Foxton have benefited from the shop's success to the tune of $80,000
Flames for world peace burn brightly in Levin
School children hold flame of the Sri Chinmoy Oneness Peace Run.
Swimming: Levin brothers savour success
Dedication to training pays dividends with a huge holiday medal haul.
Medieval Market rolls back the centuries, with profits to benefit community
The annual Medieval Market in Levin continues to grow in popularity.
Delays expected on Ōtaki Bridge
The Ōtaki River Bridge will be down to one lane between 9am and 4pm.
Foxton vet Charlie Boyce has a soft spot for pigs
Well-known veterinarian Charlie Boyce to close doors on clinic after almost 50 years
Levin tenants handed keys to new social housing complex in Hinemoa St
Residents will be greeted by the smell of fresh paint and new carpet in their homes.
Folk duo Winter Wilson to play Ōhau gig
The New Zealand tour comes hot on the heels of tours of Australia, Canada and UK folk fest
Shannon service station robbers armed with baseball bat and tyre wrench
Police are seeking any information about the robbery of the Shannon service station.
Kāpiti Old Boys make dream start to one-day final
Levin Old Boys dangermen all make ducks in Horowhenua-Kāpiti one-day club cricket final
Coastal Cup: Rain washes out Whanganui games
Horowhenua-Kāpiti teams now fill four of the top five placings in the Coastal Cup
Young thespian to attend National Academy of Singing and Dramatic Art
Young thespian from Levin following his musical dream