New ZealandFoxton War Memorial Hall Society sees transfer as best option to save the treasured buildingSociety is determined to save the war memorial hall for community use against all odds.29 Apr 03:29 AM
New ZealandMassive job cuts proposed at Horowhenua District CouncilAll staff are bieng consulted on proposed plans to cull 27 full-time roles.23 Apr 11:06 PM
New ZealandFamily of fallen Vietnam soldier to fly flag in FoxtonStuart Ellwood, 20, was killed while serving his country in Vietnam in 1968.23 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Persistent manipulative grooming': Man sent teen love letters from prisonMichael Cook was able to meet with the girl four times, despite being on bail.21 Apr 12:00 AM
New ZealandModel ship lands in Foxton in time for Big Dutch Day OutDe Heemskerck was the first European ship to sail south of Australia and visit NZ.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandRising motocross talents compete at NZ Junior ChampsThe energy-sapping three-day event will be run at Flipp’s Motocross Park.18 Apr 08:26 PM
New ZealandSlow down: Council wants Fast Track Bill tweakedCouncillors want the new legislation to allow for more engagement with iwi and hapū.18 Apr 02:02 AM
New ZealandOranjehof Dutch Connection Museum's latest acquisitionOranjehof Dutch Connection Museum in Foxton has acquired a large model of Abel Tasman's flagship De Heemskerck. Video / Horowhenua ChronicleWatch17 Apr 04:03 AM
New ZealandBucket list horse has hobby trainer daring to dreamRetired seaman Jim Sweetensen would love to see his mare gain black-type.16 Apr 09:59 PM
KahuCrown ordered to pay Foxton hapū compensationA new report found breaches of the Treaty of Waitangi by the Crown.27 Mar 08:35 PM
Crime'OG' Head Hunter's son forfeits almost $90k, including $20k found in his undiesThe High Court ruled the money was "tainted property" obtained by criminal means.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured after fire next to SH1, FoxtonThe grass fire led to one person being transported to hospital in serious condition.11 Dec 02:07 AM
CrimeCourt hearing erupts as four appear in murder case of Mongrel Mob memberDean Kahukiwa's body was found after a house fire in Foxton.01 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFoxton house fire: Four women, one man arrested over gang member's deathDean Kahukiwa died in September.30 Nov 01:18 AM
New ZealandPolice continue to monitor as Head Hunters tangi attendees depart FoxtonPolice thanked the public for their patience as traffic management measures were in place.27 Nov 04:35 AM
New Zealand'No tolerance for unlawful activity' - Police on alert as Head Hunters tangi closes SH1There is a large police presence in the community as the funeral takes place.27 Nov 12:31 AM
New ZealandHead Hunter funeral: 'OG' William 'Bird' Hines to be laid to rest near Foxton todayThe tangi for the feared and revered Head Hunter starts at 11am.26 Nov 04:00 PM
