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Fears for spring veges as hail ruins crops
Hail left broccoli, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, silverbeet and spinach crops decimated
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
Tractor pull added to strongman competition
The show was a huge hit last year and attracted massive crowds.
Killer road a health and safety issue for farmers
Calls to lower speed limit on State Highway between Manakau and Ōhau.
Hemp industry on a high in Horowhenua
NZ business Hemp Connect's new Levin plant is turning hemp seed into a range of products.
Covid-19 jab site goes rural
Rongotea pop-up clinic helps rural community access the Covid-19 vaccination
Levin protest to take over Oxford St
Farmers and tradies become the face of a protest targeting a raft of new legislations
Filipino farm workers: 'They turn up'
It's hard to find staff that are reliable and drug-free and who can get out of bed early.
Levin abattoir's $1million upgrade
Alliance Meats to increase rendering capability of Levin plant with $1 million upgrade.
Young choppers are chips off the old block
Young wood choppers Caiden Strother, 6, and Ruby Rasmussen, 10, turn heads at Levin show.
NZ shearing champ boosts Levin AP&I show
There were record entries at Levin, including the reigning Golden Shears champ.
Owners sleep rough with cattle at shows
Holstein and Jersey cows won North Island Champion status at the Levin AP&I Show.
'A dare gone wrong': Pōhutukawa tree massacre accused in court
He was seen laughing as he severed the trees while badly intoxicated.
Sold! Live livestock sale at Levin show
Levin livestock representative using annual Levin show to showcase a livestock auction.
Showing jersey cattle a family affair
The Phillip's family from Poroutawhao have a long history of showing purebred jersey cows.
Golden eel found during Foxton river work
'I got a shock because he was so bright. It does take you back.'
Iwi against impending Tararua 1080 drop
Muaūpoko iwi are against an impending aerial 1080 poison drop in the Tararua Ranges.
Hunter suggests alternative to 1080 poison
Hunter wants Tararua Range trial of alternative methods other than 1080 pest control.
Planned 1080 Tararua drop stalled for hui
Department of Conservation to hold hui with local iwi before 1080 drop in Tararua Ranges.
What goes on in the Levin Menz Shed?
Levin Menz Shed to hold Open Day that was initially scuttled by the outbreak of Covid-19.
Boat arson: Police seek information
Police seek information from public from boat theft and arson in Ōhau last month.
Cows kept well away from daffodil paddock
Levin farmers John and Jeny Brown have grown flowers for Daffodil Day for 20 years.
Historic shed destroyed in Manakau fire
Dog's life saved but historic shed burnt to the ground in Manakau fire this afternoon.
Horses teaching kids to read
Wild horses from Kaimanawa Ranges are being used to teach children to read.
What has Horowhenua got?
Taihape's got a gumboot. Ohakune's got a carrot. What have you got Levin?
Concerns for the future of 'the trots'
Kāpiti Coast Harness Racing boss Chris Craddock fights to retain popular Ōtaki meeting.
Horowhenua farmers keen to help Hawke's Bay
Horowhenua farmers donate hay to Hawkes Bay farmers struggling with a devastating drought.
New venue opens for Levin stock auction
Cattle, sheep and calves entered for first stock sale at new Levin Showgrounds venue.
Young boy trapped underneath capsized boat
Dramatic boat rescues at the weekend highlight the dangers of the Manawatū River mouth.
Owlcatraz tenders close tomorrow
Owlcatraz owners Ross and Jeanette Campbell have put their iconic park up for tender.
Brothers get a buzz out of bees
Levin beekeeping brothers McKenzie and Regan Stewart all abuzz on World Bee Day.
Jean Bainbridge, 90, back playing golf
Levin's oldest woman golfer Jean Bainbridge, 90, was back out on the course this week.
Live bait fears for dogs
A Levin dog group has had 17 emails from owners fearing for their safety of their pets.
Mac the Bear comes to life in Levin
A huge bear was carved into a hedge outside a property in rural Levin to cheer people up.
Huge increase in 'nuisance' fire calls
Backyard burn-offs putting stress on Horowhenua emergency staff during Covid-19 lockdowns.
Foxton man's horse knows he's blind
Gary Wiley has to put his full trust in his horse, and that trust is reciprocated.
Local jobs at risk in big city move
Outrage as Healthcare NZ plans to axe as many as 14 call centre jobs axed in Horowhenua.
Feilding jersey cow a champion at Levin
Champion jersey cow at Levin AP&I Shown has a twin on the farm at home.
Levin going to the birds
Levin cock-a-hoop about birds with New Zealand show in the wings.
Dairy cows allowed back to Levin show
Dairy cattle will be allowed back to the annual Horowhenua AP&I Show this year.
Sheep farmers flock to Horowhenua show
Horowhenua couple Gilbert and Diana Timms have been showing sheep for nearly 60 years.
Early bird jockey soaking up advice
Young Levin apprentice jockey Temyia Taiaroa is happy to take all the advice she can get.
Elderly farming couple caught up in raid
An elderly farming couple in Manakau have had their raw milk operation raided by MPI.
Levin stock sale looks at change of venue
Sold! Historic Levin stock sale to move venue after sale of yards by owners Carrfields.
Wilton kept on as Horowhenua-Kāpiti coach
Chris Wilton to continue as coach of Horowhenua-Kāpiti Heartland for next two seasons.
Secret of Horowhenua Taste Trail's success
The popular Horowhenua Taste Trail to have a change of format next year.
Parlato kids steal farm show
Opiki cousins nearly make a clean sweep in kids section at Horowhenua rural show.
Call for fireworks ban after filly hurt
Levin horse breeder Allan Warbank plans to start petition to go to MPs.
Brand new fire engine for Levin
Brand new fire engine for Levin just needs more firefighters.
Horowhenua food producers open doors again
The food basket that is Horowhenua on display again with Taste Trail.
Rocks block river road stranding residents
Rockfall from another Gladstone Road slip near Levin cuts off residents from town.
The Big Wet: Levin gets a soaking
The Big Wet: Levin gets a soaking at the weekend with widespread flooding.
Fire flattens stable block at Levin
Fire at Levin Showgrounds this morning burns stable block to the ground.
Carving up the competition: What it takes to be a top butcher
Foxton butcher Mikalah Stevens on why females make good butchers.
Why leading jumps jockey Lammas leapt at new challenge
Jumping jockey Buddy Lammas has taken all advice he can get from more experienced riders.
Levin dog loves a good duck hunt
Labrador Tikka "born to do it" says owner and duck shooter Marcus.