Horowhenua
Mayor labelled 'dictator' after councillors quit meeting
The mayor of Horowhenua district has been called a dictator following a council meeting that fell apart when councillors staged a walk-out.
Outcry as Horowhenua confirms sale of pensioners units
Uncertainty surrounds the sale of pensioner units in Horowhenua, with the council confirming today that the sale will go ahead even though its mayor Michael Feyen opposes it. Audio
Mayor dumps deputy in heated council meeting
Horowhenua's mayor Michael Feyen has stared down his council - and the law - and put his old deputy mayor back into the job.
Abuse in state care led to a life of violence
Albie Epere says he was stomped on and bashed the moment he arrived at a state-run boys home near Levin in 1981, which lead him into a life of violence. Video, Audio
Mayor backs down on refusal to enter office
Horowhenua's new mayor has agreed to work in the council's office building, after previously refusing to enter it due to concerns about its structural integrity.
Horowhenua voting process 'shonky', residents say
More than 100 Horowhenua residents never received their voting papers. The Horowhenua Residents and Ratepayers Association says it's been inundated with complaints. Audio
Farmer sentenced for neglecting calves for second time
A farmer in Horowhenua has been convicted over fatally neglecting calves, for the second time in five years. Carl Smith from Shannon was sentenced in the Palmerston North District Court...
Sewage video scrap: Was the loo paper planted?
The Horowhenua District Council is blasting a Facebook video showing toilet paper and raw sewage entering the Mangaore Stream as a "complete distortion of the facts". Video
Police break up campground fight
Armed police had to break up a fight at a campground in Horowhenua last night. Audio
Horowhenua mayor says family reeling
For the first time, the family of 10-year-old Alex Fisher, have commented publicly, saying they are devastated by his death. Audio
10 year old's death a "scar" on the Waitarere Beach community
Horowhenua District Mayor Brendan Duffy says the death of Alex Fisher is a "scar in our community". The 10 year old's body was found yesterday after a mammoth four day search by hundreds of volunteers… Audio
Iwi protest over wastewater plans
The Horowhenua District Council will continue with plans to pump wastewater into land near Poutū Marae, despite iwi opposition.
Spectrum for 7 June 2015 - Print into Sound
Spectrum's Jack Perkins explores the philosophy and history of Levin's Radio Reading Service which provides regional and national news and current affairs for the print disabled. A Print Disabled… Audio
A New Dome
Vice-president of Horowhenua's Astronomical Society, Ian Cooper on how the long-awaited newly installed dome of Nelson Bartlett Observatory at Foxton Beach School will improve viewing of the night… Audio
Part 4 - The Lake in the Sand Country
Papaitonga is the name that Sir Walter Buller gave to his country estate. It was his site for a 'grand theatre' of Maori artefacts, and also the place where the philosophy of modern conservation was… Audio
Camp A Low Hum 2008 (Part 2)
Music 101 live from Camp A Low Hum 2008 at Tatum Park, Otaki, hosted by Kirsten Johnstone.
The second hour features a chat with James Milne A.K.A. Lawrence Arabia who performs the songs: 'Smoke Too… Audio
Camp A Low Hum 2008 (Part 1)
Music 101 live broadcast from Camp A Low Hum 2008 at Tatum Park, Otaki, hosted by Kirsten Johnstone. This first hour includes: Disateradio playing us in. Jonathan and Heather from the Brunettes talk… Audio
