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Cycling renaissance at school
Some riders had their own bikes while others were on loan from Levin Cycling Club

Levin has gone to the birds
More than 1300 turkeys, geese, chooks and ducks will flock to Horowhenua Event Centre

Happy woof woofs: Levin dog found
Helen McKenzie couldn't believe it when Hazel "woofed" back and came bounding towards her

Horowhenua needs reliable rail
"This Government is overseeing the continued decline of passenger rail in this country"

Matariki shines on Ōtaki-Māori Racing Club
The world's only Māori racing club will stage its first Matariki race meeting tomorrow

Refugees will just want to belong
Lopez picked up the language quickly and put himself through Wellington University

Colombian refugees headed for Levin
The first intake will be three families consisting of seven people in total

Booze bans to be extended in town
Not to mention noise, litter, graffiti, theft, intimidation and reckless driving

Foxton Beach flood 'could have been worse'
Huge waves riding a high tide clashed with raging floodwaters heading out to sea.

Break a leg: Walking stick for injured actor
A walking stick was added as a prop after lead actor William Gilbert dislocated knee cap.

Beach bowling club to rise from ashes
An existing building has been purchased and could be habitable as early as September

Top referee whistles game at Shannon
"He didn't have to do it, but he did and we really appreciate it"

Shannon alive again after tough six months
The ordeal has brought business owners closer together as a collective though

Tornado response turns to recovery mode
There had been 13 applications for assistance from the fund so far

Cows cut and bleeding from Levin tornado hail
Ōhau farmer Nathan Murray said it was traumatic for animals and staff alike.

Fears for spring veges as hail ruins crops
Hail left broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, silverbeet and spinach crops decimated

Heavens open after tornado takes roofs
Mayor of Horowhenua Bernie Wanden sets up relief fund after twister.

Turfed out? Top trainer has to vacate stables
The 64-year-old trainer says he has tried to initiate mediation himself, but to no avail.

15 dead between Levin and Ōtaki in five years
"Every person killed on New Zealand's roads is someone's family, friend, loved one"

Wanden wants more time at the crease
"I would be doing a disservice to the role if I chucked it in now."

Full house for $10k Central Levin bowls comp
Tournament drew 132 top bowlers in the 33 fours teams that entered

Waitarere Beach event back up and running
Wellington-based company resurrects forest running event and locks in new date

Horowhenua - world famous for golf courses?
Douglas Links would be a cherry on the top of a smorgasbord of golf courses in the region

Plans for world-class golf course near Ōhau
"It's more than a game. It's spending time with friends. It's also a lesson in humility"

Foxton horse races after trainer dies in car accident
As the field took the barriers for the last at Wanganui, all eyes were on Tramore.

Central Pulse session at Donnelly Park a hit
Five Central Pulse players held a skills session with junior players at Donnelly Park.

Mabel St house goes up in flames
The house was well ablaze by 1.30pm this afternoon and had now been extinguished by FENZ

'The RSA is dismayed': Crosses stolen from graves of soldiers
White crosses adorning the graves of war veterans went missing just before Anzac Day.

Horowhenua rubbish issue a real stinker
Leaving decision on the desk of new CEO described as a "hospital pass".

Ram raid: Stirling Sports hit for merch
A stolen car reversed through the shop front window at 1.56am on Saturday morning.

Rāhui placed as birds and fish die on lake
Some of the birds were barely alive when they found them and dying in front of them.

Tararua Rodders turns 50
More than 50 classic cars and their owners were expected to attend the event.

Luxon: 'Stop throwing seeds on concrete'
Luxon told some elderly going were going without food just to pay the bills

Te Tomo joins son after midweek call-up
Levin Old Boys coast to Coastal Challenge Cup win over Paraparaumu at Donnelly Park

NZ Pigeon and poultry show for Levin
It would be the first time a national bird show had been held in Horowhenua

Hitchcock thriller at Levin Little Theatre
Matt Kilsby-Halliday makes his debut as a director after countless acting roles.

Minister hears Horowhenua's health concerns
Region's GP crisis could get a shot in the arm from new health centre in Levin.

Strong field for a Classic under warning
New mid-March date a perfect fit, according to Levin Racing Club president.

'We are run off our feet': Pressure goes on foodbank stocks
People lined up for more than two hours for the doors of Hope Kete to open.

Stroke kills one Kiwi every five hours
Every hour, someone in New Zealand will have a stroke

Fuel prices: Is it time for horse and cart?
To be fair, the gas savings were a byproduct of what was a routine hobby for man and steed

Mayor Bernie's first term steadies the ship
"The amount of change we have had to deal with is hard to believe"

Driver licence extension for seniors
Extension in place while Covid-19 restrictions limit ease of licence renewal

Fire destroys Foxton and Beach Bowling Club
The fire destroyed 62 years of records, trophies, books and photos

Fire destroys Levin family home
The family of four fled for their lives as flames engulfed the three-bedroom home.

Popular cup win for young Levin trainer
The 37-year-old horseman is toying with a late nomination for the $500,000 Auckland Cup

'Little fighter' bouncing off to school
Bouncing is helping to strengthen his muscles and improve his range of motion

Mission Zambia: Sitting at home 'not morally justifiable'
Dr Martie Gray has taken on a six-month position at the Mukinge Hospital in Zambia

Waiopehu College has 100 students isolating
Close contacts of Waiopehu College case isolating out of an "abundance of caution"

Levin chef loves a simple dish done well
The self-confessed 'metatarian' says you can't beat the taste of simple food done well

Mysteries of treasure chest revealed
Estimated to have been made between 1620 and 1650, the chest arrived in Foxton in 2017.

Hot Air Balloon festival to return next year
The successor to the popular Light Up Levin will fill local skies in June next year.

Councillor's vaccine hesitancy heartfelt
The third-term councillor says she had a family history of heart disease

New 250-student wharekura for Levin
The new Te Pā Wānanga o Tuteremoana will be for tamariki from years 1 to 13

Drummer robbed of gear overwhelmed with support
Fellow musicians rally in support with offers of gear.

Protest snarls traffic into capital
The Freedom Convoy was through Levin by 8.30am this morning en route to Parliament

Building fire ignites fond memories
Lake Horowhenua once staged an annual regatta that attracting more than 100 yachts.

Foxton's Wellington Cup hope stirs memories
Rauhihi puts finishing touches on Cup hope with trips to Hokio Beach this week

Woodchopping legend stays sharp
The 52-year-old from Ōtaki was in the thick of the action at the annual Levin AP&I Show.

Clapperton lands new job in Hawkes Bay
Special farewell dinner held at Horowhenua District Council chamber.

Tractor pull added to strongman competition
The show was a huge hit last year and attracted massive crowds.

Pint-sized Beadman a real character
Beadman initially proved hard to catch, but was now a dream

Flood-struck bikers say they will never forget rescuers
It was serendipitous that their rescuers were true motorbike enthusiasts.

Shannon businesses fearing staff layoffs
Diversions south of Shannon for roadworks could have a huge effect on business there

Stinky stormwater fouls beaches
Test sample of ocean water closes beach for recreational swimming.

Don't let burglars ruin your Christmas
People are urged to look out for their neighbours after a rise in burglaries at Christmas

Bishop blames District Plan for housing crisis
An increase in supply is seen as the key solution to Horowhenua's housing crisis

Housing crisis: State of emergency called
Fears residents are being displaced due lack of housing and sky-rocketing rents

Waikawa Beach petitions for foreshore access
Residents were warned not to erode the goodwill of the private land owners.

Bodybuilder's penchant for peanut butter
"I'm a real peanut butter addict. I could go through a one kilogram jar in three days."

Levin legends Faloon and Frost remembered
Faloon's fully restored Ford Anglia 105E and a Cooper 500 he raced among cars on display

Is survey comparing chips with chips?
The average cost of a scoop of chips was $3.59, with an average weight of 365 grams

Anderson's Outdoor Machinery to close
Tough decision made easier not having store robbed at will anymore

Santa wearing Covid-19 mask
Levin's giant Santa relies on the goodwill and charity of numerous people and businesses

'It's going to be hard to give it away'
Wilson began teaching in 1974 and has taught at Levin Primary School for the past 24 years

"We all operate under the one spirit"
Kotahi tonu te Wairua o nga mea katoa - "there is one spirit that flows through us all"

Summerell credits coach for success
The record-breaking 18-year-old admitted to initially having doubts about her sport.