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Mag 4.4 earthquake near Levin
A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 20 kilometres south-west of Levin at 12.59pm on Friday, March 28, 2025.

Man charged after meth, ammo, a rifle and $23k in cash seized in police raid
A 22-year-old is facing multiple firearms and drug charges after a search warrant was executed at a Levin address.

Car crashes after being driven on railway tracks to evade police
Officers had signalled for the driver to stop near Levin after seeing the car being driven at high speed.

Levin families move into new social housing complex
Those behind the Hinemoa Housing Community say the development is far more than just “bricks and mortar”.

Man found dead at Levin park was shot, police confirm
Robert Albert was found deceased at Muaupoko Park near Lake Horowhenua.

Boost to community health services in Horowhenua
The Horowhenua New Zealand Trust is contributing $1.6 million to the district’s health services, led by investment in Levin’s new health centre.

Property at heart of dispute with neighbouring golf club goes up in flames
Levin’s chief fire officer says the family is devastated by the loss of their home, which has been completely destroyed.

Information sought after shots fired at Levin building
Officers were called to the building on Mabel St at 3.20pm on Sunday.

Homicide investigation: Police release name of man found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Levin
Robert Albert, 56, was found dead in a building at Muaupoko Park, Lake Horowhenua, on October 17. His death is now the subject of a homicide investigation.

Fire damages building at Levin park where a body was found last week
The fire is at the same park where the body of a man was found inside a building last week, which police are treating as a homicide.

Quake shakes lower North Island
An earthquake has caused light shaking near Levin.

Person hit by train in Levin
None of the 82 passengers on board or the train crew were injured.

Two hospitalised after Manawatu crash, heavy traffic between Otaki and Levin
Emergency services responded to the two-vehicle crash on State Highway 57 near Levin at 9.30am, which closed the road for more than an hour.

Marlborough waits a year for priest – who's now going to Levin
The priest appointed to Marlborough’s Catholic parish a year ago never arrived, but two new clergyman will be taking over priestly duties in 2025.

Second person arrested in Lake Horowhenua homicide investigation
The arrested 40-year-old man is set to appear in Levin District Court, charged with murder and unlawful possession of a pistol.

Levin homicide: No arrests over death at Muaupoko Park a month on
Police say Robert Nattie Albert, 56, was shot dead and there are people out there with information who have still not come forward.

Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run in Levin
A person was seriously injured after being struck by a car while walking their dog on Sunday evening. The dog has not yet been found.

Stolen front-end loader used in ramraid of Levin store
Police believe a number of items have been taken from a Levin store after a front-end loader was used to break into the premises on Sunday morning.

Police name dead man found in Levin lakeside park
The body of 56-year old Robert Nattie Albert, was found in a building at Muaupoko Park, next to Lake Horowhenua, last Thursday.

Building fire at same place body was found
A building at Muaupoko Park in Levin has been destroyed by a fire in the same area as a suspected homicide.