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![Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Unbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing sign
The sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.
![More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
More than 280,000 bus cards to be phased out, no way to transfer credit
Roughly $140,000 is being stored on the cards in Hawke's Bay alone.
![‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
‘Nanny state’: Council proposes fizzy drink ban at sports stadium
Council claims fizzy ban at sports ground could improve the health of locals and visitors.
![Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Revealed: The proposed iwi-council relationship agreement
Whanganui district councillors will vote on the agreement on February 13.
![Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Logging train revival to help 'deteriorating' Napier-Taihape Rd
'After some pencil-sharpening, we’ve been able to get this agreement in place.'
!['Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Freaking amazing': Desert Road closure brings boom to small town
Ohakune businesses have thrived since the two-month closure began.
![How a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
How a 21-year-old woman became one of NZ's youngest supermarket owners
'When I tell them my actual age, they do get shocked.'
![Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
Russell Marshall was Whanganui MP from 1972 to 1990.
![One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
One dead after truck hits pedestrian in Whanganui
Emergency services went to SH3, near Blueskin Rd in Westmere, about 10.15am today.
![Celebrating community and history as we say farewell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Celebrating community and history as we say farewell
OPINION: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Horowhenua Chronicle.
![Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Thumbs-up for central North Island village name change
National Park Village is being renamed Waimarino.
![River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
River safety plan pushes 'behaviour change'
'It's not about bylaws, it's about educating people.'
!['Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
'Not a day I don’t think about it': Mixed response to Lake Alice redress package
Minister Erica Stanford acknowledges the scheme won't meet everyone's expectations.
![From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
From Foxton with love: Gazza’s pop-up cards bring joy
Gary Stewart said the cards are a great way to promote his favourite place.
![Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Horowhenua District Council and iwi sign partnership
The council and iwi celebrate a new partnership with ceremony and kapa haka.
![Police shoot dogs that attacked person](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Police shoot dogs that attacked person
Police were called to the Talbot St area on Monday morning.
![Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Farewell to the 'Chron': Former Horowhenua Chronicle reporter shares memories
Frankie Webb reflects on her decade reporting for the Horowhenua Chronicle.
![Christmas message from Bernie Wanden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Christmas message from Bernie Wanden
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Horowhenua Mayor Bernie Wanden.
![Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Busy year for Levin Volunteer Fire Brigade
The brigade has praised volunteers and families for their dedication.
![Horowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Horowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for families
Horowhenua AP&I Show celebrates 119 years with fun activities for all the family.
![Foxton Community Op-Shop supports local](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Foxton Community Op-Shop supports local
The Foxton Community Op-Shop was founded by Julie Petersen and Jenny Stokes.