Ashleigh Collis is a reporter for the Horowhenua Chronicle
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Dogs sniffing out protected birds in Horowhenua
Dogs can be a threat to New Zealand wildlife but some help save it.
Levin couple restoring land to native trees
A retired Levin couple have been restoring parts of their farm to native bush.
Rangitikei high country walk a Kiwi experience
Ridge Top Farm combines glamping with a Kiwi farm experience.
Landslide threat remains in Horowhenua
It seems there is still no solution in sight for slip-affected Gladstone Rd residents.
Teaching kids about marine sustainability
Seaweek will feature events to teach children about marine sustainability.
Horowhenua veges fry as fire guts KPH delivery truck
A fire has gutted a truck and prematurely cooked thousands of prime Horowhenua vegetables.
Fire destroys depot storing 1080
Suspicious fire followed break-in at council's 1080 storage depot.
Lethal bacteria infects waterways
Lethal bacteria infects Horowhenua swim spots, prompting warnings to steer clear.
Horowhenua Taste Trail returns for a second bite
Thousands flocked to Horowhenua at the weekend to celebrate the Taste Trail
Gravel extraction damaging ecology at Ohau River
Extraction of gravel from Ohau river is damaging the area's ecology.
Doc Manawatu: Control pets and leave seals alone
Seal pups are starting to appear on beaches around the country, prompting warnings.
Sewage fill dump 'a mistake'
Council declares dumping 'a mistake'. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Seedlings stolen from mental health group
Levin vegetable garden to support mental well-being has been broken into.
River loop progress outlined at meeting
Progress on restoring the flow to the Manawatu River Loop at Foxton was highlighted
HRC staff get dirty for region's rivers
Horizons Regional Council staff have been planting 1500 native plants along Hokio Stream.
Planting project to bring life back to Manawatu River
A "ground-breaking" iwi-led project is bringing life back to the Manawatu River.
Koputoroa pupils learn the wonders of wool
There was no need to go to a woolshed for Koputaroa students - the woolshed came to them.
Anger at fly-tipping found on a Tararua bush walk
Joe Delamere was walking in the bush with his kids when he found piles of dumped rubbish.
Local retailer replaces volunteer's stolen chainsaw
John Brown was clearing away shrubs at Levin Uniting Church when his chainsaw was stolen.
Ewe gives birth to four lambs at once
In a rare turn of events, a local ewe has given birth to four lambs at once
Hokio Beach residents fight to clean up Arawhata stream
A Horowhenua stream has the highest nitrogen levels in the country.