The Moutoa floodgates were built in 1962.

Horizons Regional Council is working with Manawatū and Horowhenua district councils.

The move was to relieve pressure on the bottom stem of the Manawatū River.

Donna's the trainer, Trevor's the jockey, and son Oliver is in on the action as an owner.

The 37-year-old farmer scored a late try in the 2019 championship win.

'He could see his skeleton through his fingers, even with his eyes closed.'

There are fears the new wire rope median barriers will only stoke driver angst

A total of 119 horses contested 19 heats.

A new $65,000 Isuzu D-Max comes with all the bells and whistles needed for the patrol.

Horowhenua businesses are invited to apply to be on the Trades Services Panel.

The bold story behind Kate Sheppard, more than a face on our $10 notes.

The team will again be coached by Aleni Feagaiga, naming Kent Harris as his assistant

The senior Rahui team has been undefeated in 26 games.

SH1 through Levin will be down to one lane for at least a week.

News the former All Black was playing a senior reserve club game spread fast.

Organisers announced the award finalists and guest MC this week.

Levin Budget Service is helping more and more people out of their debt cycle.

They’ve all got their own thing going on, but their paths keep crossing.

Hype has marked the milestone with a reunion of pupils past and present, and supporters.

Manawatū Literacy Association president Belinda Whyte said 120 students were involved.

Band president Chris Craddock said it was looking forward to the challenge

Promising prop Pasilio Tosi joins Cody Taylor and Tyrel Lomax in the All Blacks squad.

The kapa haka festival was first held in 2012, and this year's event was the biggest yet.

The Star Glaze exhibition features the work of 70 artists.

The cuts to opening hours have been made in an effort to stem skyrocketing rates.

The family-owned store is still on Main St but now in a bigger building further south.

The health of the Ōtauru Stream has been affected by years of wastewater discharge.

The funeral for Murray Easton was held in Levin on Monday

HDC spends $9 million a year on roads and footpaths

A stretch of SH1 south of Foxton will be down to one lane.

Trainer Josh Shaw has the mare back in work after a decent spell in the paddock.

The annual Grant Isaacs Trophy event has been hosted by Poroutawhao School since 2011.

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation protest bus pulls up in Levin.

If you do, a group of volunteers at Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō want to hear from you.

The annual weed harvest aimed to improve the water quality of the lake.

By 2051, the district's population is tipped to reach 66,000.

The council will make a final decision on the future of the hall in October.

The contract takes effect at the beginning of next month.

Neil Finlay and Crissi Blair are playing at the Ōhau Hall next weekend.

The imposing lock can add a hole-in-one to his list of sporting achievements

'It would put Levin in the news for the right reasons.'

Club stalwart says it can only be good for the game at grassroots level.

The stairs to the local library will be painted rainbow colours.

A resident thought he was watching a tragedy unfold.

Noel McCutcheon has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

What started off as a romance quickly descended into horror.

Justin Hansen, better known as Gish, joined in with the annual Levin festival all day.

It means a lot for Leroy Houston to don the Shannon maroon again.

Levin couple Barrie and Mary Buck are celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Massive leaves and invasive roots are causing problems for Levin retailers.

Mayor Bernie Wanden said the council stands proudly by its rainbow community.

Painting over the colourful box has been seen as an attack on the LGBTQIA+ community.

The late Hoani John (Bunny) Hapeta to be added the Memorial Board at Poroutawhao Hall.

No one in the 38-strong cast had seen the hit 1990s movie. They have now.

Could it entice Six60 to play Levin Domain, ponders Mayor Bernie Wanden.

Four new classrooms have arrived as the school roll hits 900 students.

Another full field contested the annual Wheelhouse Sports Bar Men’s Open Fours tournament.

The company built 159 homes in a year worth $44 million.

Horowhenua's first major tournament will be called Pickle in the Nua.

The 35-year-old Levin hairdresser will contest the Paris Paralympic Games.

Levin's Louise McCarthy has been coaching for 28 years.

While most people mow their own berm, the district-wide service costs ratepayers $240,000.

Folk duo We Mavericks stop at Ōhau Hall on their North Island tour this month

Death metal, reggae, country, punk, ukulele and folk music will bring the town alive.

'If you were cold, you ran around to get warm.'

Ciara King is improving her game with help from local legend Steve Pemberton.

Less than a year ago Stephanie Weaver picked up her guitar and started writing lyrics.

Geoff Herewini remembered as Pounamu Country Music Club celebrates 20 years.

The NZ team will acclimatise for a week a facility in Potchefstroom

He'd only had the bike for six hours.

All staff are bieng consulted on proposed plans to cull 27 full-time roles.

Anzac Day provides a chance to remember ‘handsome’ young soldier Peter Rauhihi.

Stuart Ellwood, 20, was killed while serving his country in Vietnam in 1968.

The new sensory trail at Levin RDA presents new challenges for riders and their mounts.

The energy-sapping three-day event will be run at Flipp’s Motocross Park.

Councillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.

Cole Campbell and Isabel Paroli have managed to raise half of the $20,000 needed.

Retired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.