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Ilona Hanne
News director Lower North Island communities
Taranaki

Ilona Hanne

Ilona Hanne is a Taranaki-based journalist and news director who covers breaking and community news from across the lower North Island.

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A stroll through the history of the Stratford Press
Stratford Press

A stroll through the history of the Stratford Press

16 Dec 06:13 AM
Stratford council to oppose Treaty bill, citing lack of consultation
Stratford Press

Stratford council to oppose Treaty bill, citing lack of consultation

16 Dec 12:07 AM

Mayor Volzke: 'Upsetting iwi or Government? We choose to annoy the Government.'

Stratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and history
Stratford Press

Stratford Press bids farewell, celebrating community and history

15 Dec 06:24 PM

Opinion: The enduring legacy of local stories in the Stratford Press.

Review: Carl Nixon's playful pantomime captivates at Limelight Drama's year-end show
Stratford Press

Review: Carl Nixon's playful pantomime captivates at Limelight Drama's year-end show

15 Dec 06:04 PM

Nixon's reimagined Owl and the Pussycat delights all ages at Limelight Drama's pantomime.

How Guiding in Taranaki has shaped a century of empowering young women
Stratford Press

How Guiding in Taranaki has shaped a century of empowering young women

15 Dec 02:22 AM

Girl Guiding offers girls fun, leadership, and life skills, vital in today's busy lives.

Taranaki Diocesan announces 2025 student leaders
Stratford Press

Taranaki Diocesan announces 2025 student leaders

15 Dec 02:01 AM

The two young women are part of the student team guiding Taranaki Diocesan in 2025.

'Do everything': Top students share advice at Taranaki graduation
Stratford Press

'Do everything': Top students share advice at Taranaki graduation

15 Dec 12:50 AM

Stratford's Kings Theatre hosts Taranaki Diocesan School's prizegiving and graduation.

Armed police respond to Stratford incident on Monday evening
Stratford Press

Armed police respond to Stratford incident on Monday evening

09 Dec 07:18 PM

The callout ended at around 9pm last night.

Christmas cheer lights up Stratford at successful parade
Stratford Press

Christmas cheer lights up Stratford at successful parade

09 Dec 05:58 AM

SBA chair Matt Dimock: 'Delighted with the turnout' at Stratford's festive parade.

Support local: Our community needs you
Stratford Press

Support local: Our community needs you

06 Dec 12:06 AM

Opinion: Shop local - or lose out for good.

Thousands in Stratford weather four seasons in one A&P show
Stratford Press

Thousands in Stratford weather four seasons in one A&P show

02 Dec 03:41 AM

15,000 people and smiles all round as families enjoy a great day out.

Edward Lear's adventures to come alive in Taranaki pantomime
Stratford Press

Edward Lear's adventures to come alive in Taranaki pantomime

02 Dec 12:15 AM

Limelight Drama pantomime The Owl and the Pussycat features at 4th Wall Theatre.

Christmas SOS: A modern nativity tale with local flair
Stratford Press

Christmas SOS: A modern nativity tale with local flair

30 Nov 10:51 PM

Helen Snook's 'Christmas SOS' mixes comedy, music, and heartfelt performances.

Protoje to light up Womad Aotearoa with reggae revival hits
Stratford Press

Protoje to light up Womad Aotearoa with reggae revival hits

27 Nov 08:34 PM

Tickets for Womad Aotearoa on sale now; three-day adult pass at $395.

Captivating performances shine in Così at Cue Theatre
Stratford Press

Captivating performances shine in Così at Cue Theatre

27 Nov 01:52 AM

Kharaiz Kiriona shines as Lewis, delivering a powerful monologue in Cue Theatre's 'Così'.

Stratford-Eltham Rugby crowned club of the year at Taranaki awards
Stratford Press

Stratford-Eltham Rugby crowned club of the year at Taranaki awards

25 Nov 07:32 PM

Jack Jordan wins senior sportsman for the second year at the Taranaki Sports Awards.

From songs to superpowers: Lucy Peach connects with her audience
Stratford Press

From songs to superpowers: Lucy Peach connects with her audience

24 Nov 09:44 PM

REVIEW: A beautifully explained journey into the world of the menstrual cycle.

Taranaki festival's standout: Garry Starr brings joy and absurdity
Stratford Press

Taranaki festival's standout: Garry Starr brings joy and absurdity

21 Nov 08:35 PM

REVIEW: Garry Starr delivers absurdity and laughter, redefining clowning.

Review: Love and Mistletoe is a most wonderful play for the end of the year
Stratford Press

Review: Love and Mistletoe is a most wonderful play for the end of the year

21 Nov 12:17 AM

Director Christine King balances farce and serious themes in 'Love and Mistletoe'.

Stratford Community Foodbank in need of donations as Christmas approaches
Stratford Press

Stratford Community Foodbank in need of donations as Christmas approaches

17 Nov 01:12 AM

Stratford Foodbank: 'Every single person who donates something is helping others.'

Councillor urges change: Treat disabled and elderly as equals
Stratford Press

Councillor urges change: Treat disabled and elderly as equals

15 Nov 05:00 AM

Councillor Sam Bennett calls for better accessibility in Taranaki, citing 'second-class' treatment.

Police probe dairy robbery in Stratford
Stratford Press

Police probe dairy robbery in Stratford

13 Nov 05:45 PM

Police were called to the scene at 7.10pm.

Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach
Stratford Press

Going with the flow: Q&A with Lucy Peach

10 Nov 09:16 PM

'Periods are a resource', says Lucy Peach, who is challenging taboos.

Megan Brown on the magic of live theatre and her TAFT journey
Stratford Press

Megan Brown on the magic of live theatre and her TAFT journey

10 Nov 02:52 AM

Spiegel Fest 2024 kicks off in Taranaki with 35 performances over 11 days.

From shy kid to master illusionist: Cosentino's magic journey
Stratford Press

From shy kid to master illusionist: Cosentino's magic journey

31 Oct 05:00 AM

Catch Cosentino in NZ this Nov-Dec, blending stunning illusions with real-life stories.

Stratford council weighs regional vs solo water service plans
Stratford Press

Stratford council weighs regional vs solo water service plans

27 Oct 06:33 PM

Councils have a year to develop a water services delivery plan for ministerial approval.

Womad Aotearoa reveals global line-up with 47Soul, The Beths, and more
Stratford Press

Womad Aotearoa reveals global line-up with 47Soul, The Beths, and more

23 Oct 10:24 PM

Barack Obama's a known fan of one of the acts set to perform at Womad Aotearoa 2025.

Supporting local easy to do at arts and crafts fete
Stratford Press

Supporting local easy to do at arts and crafts fete

21 Oct 12:23 AM

Fall for Fancy has been a regular stall holder at the fete since 2017.

Teens join stallholders at Under the Mountain Arts and Crafts Fete
Stratford Press

Teens join stallholders at Under the Mountain Arts and Crafts Fete

20 Oct 11:49 PM

Teen entrepreneurs showcase crafts at Stratford fete; gold coin entry, Oct 26, 10am-3pm.

Trick-or-treat fun awaits at Taranaki Pioneer Village
Stratford Press

Trick-or-treat fun awaits at Taranaki Pioneer Village

20 Oct 09:29 PM

Enjoy lollies, games and a disco at Pioneer Village's Halloween event.

Highway 3 work at Burgess Park completed ahead of schedule
Stratford Press

Highway 3 work at Burgess Park completed ahead of schedule

20 Oct 09:07 PM

State Highway 3 at Burgess Park reopens; speed restrictions remain post-reseal.

Under the Mountain fete returns bigger than ever for its 10th year
Stratford Press

Under the Mountain fete returns bigger than ever for its 10th year

18 Oct 02:52 AM

Taranaki fête celebrates 10 years with 120-plus stall sites and live music this Saturday.

Historic gun battle and car show kick off spring at Taranaki Pioneer Village
Stratford Press

Historic gun battle and car show kick off spring at Taranaki Pioneer Village

14 Oct 09:00 PM

Join the Hod Rod scavenger hunt and enjoy train rides at Taranaki Pioneer Village event.

Fijian Indian community in Stratford celebrates Fiji National Day with joy
Stratford Press

Fijian Indian community in Stratford celebrates Fiji National Day with joy

14 Oct 01:19 AM

Ten-year-old Aliza shares Fiji's beauty and unity at Stratford's National Day celebration.

Dark and delightful: Oliver Jr captivates with powerful performances
Stratford Press

Dark and delightful: Oliver Jr captivates with powerful performances

09 Oct 02:45 AM

Review: With all shows booked out, we ask: please New Plymouth Rep can we have some more?

Young Kiwi wakeboarder wins world title amid stormy conditions
Stratford Press

Young Kiwi wakeboarder wins world title amid stormy conditions

08 Oct 06:00 AM

Annabel Stevenson, 11, wins World Wake Association U14 girls title in Australia.

Crossings not nice-to-haves, says Stratford mayor
Stratford Press

Crossings not nice-to-haves, says Stratford mayor

08 Oct 05:00 AM

Mayor Volzke: "No cost to ratepayers"; new crossings funded nationally, improve safety.

The Lady Killers wow New Plymouth with Divas tour debut
Stratford Press

The Lady Killers wow New Plymouth with Divas tour debut

07 Oct 12:30 AM

Sharon Emirali shines as she fills in for Tina Cross.

Taranaki projects fast-tracked under controversial government bill
Stratford Press

Taranaki projects fast-tracked under controversial government bill

06 Oct 10:44 PM

Minister Bishop: 'Some projects will be controversial, but will turbo-charge the economy.'

Creative costumes and laughter shine in Badjelly the Witch Glow Show
Reviews

Creative costumes and laughter shine in Badjelly the Witch Glow Show

30 Sep 01:29 AM

Review: Clever costumes, talented actors and a classic tale make for a great show.

Taranaki photographers showcase talent in Stratford exhibition
Stratford Press

Taranaki photographers showcase talent in Stratford exhibition

28 Sep 02:08 AM

Guest speakers will include award-winning photographers

Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Stratford Press

Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday

26 Sep 10:00 PM

Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!

Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced
Stratford Press

Womad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announced

24 Sep 08:00 PM

The first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.

German comedy, Greek myths and a Samoan party all part of festival line-up
Stratford Press

German comedy, Greek myths and a Samoan party all part of festival line-up

15 Sep 11:12 PM

Samoan culture, Greek myths and more will be in the spotlight in this year's Spiegel Fest

Review: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musical
Stratford Press

Review: Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts students hit the spot with pinktastic musical

02 Sep 08:41 PM

Review: It's pink perfection on the stage at Spotswood Academy of Performing Arts.

Stratford Croquet Club to stay put as relocation request denied
Stratford Press

Stratford Croquet Club to stay put as relocation request denied

31 Aug 02:50 AM

Councillors voted unanimously to decline the club's request for space beside Wai o Rua.

Diesel spill on SH3 between Inglewood and Egmont village causing delays
Stratford Press

Diesel spill on SH3 between Inglewood and Egmont village causing delays

30 Aug 11:47 PM

Traffic management is in place while the road is cleared

Review: Urinetown the Musical
Stratford Press

Review: Urinetown the Musical

28 Aug 11:27 PM

OPINION: The show is weird, wacky and downright wonderful.

Calling all bakers: Sweet treats needed for cancer fundraiser
Stratford Press

Calling all bakers: Sweet treats needed for cancer fundraiser

19 Aug 07:00 AM

The luncheon in Stratford has run for around 30 years.

Stratford District Council votes to retain Māori ward
Stratford Press

Stratford District Council votes to retain Māori ward

18 Aug 11:39 PM

"It sucks". One councillor had blunt words for the legislative change

Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony
Stratford Press

Stratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients honoured at ceremony

12 Aug 08:00 PM

The awards began 34 years ago and just over 100 people have since received one.

Ten Taranaki players win Lotto Second Division
Stratford Press

Ten Taranaki players win Lotto Second Division

11 Aug 02:17 AM

One of the 10 also won Powerball Second Division.

Battle for Chunuk Bair remembered
Stratford Press

Battle for Chunuk Bair remembered

08 Aug 06:04 AM

Wreaths were placed at the Malone Gates in Stratford.

R18 circus show heading to Taranaki for Spiegel Fest 2024
Stratford Press

R18 circus show heading to Taranaki for Spiegel Fest 2024

06 Aug 12:38 AM

The show is coming to Taranaki fresh from the Edinburgh Fringe.

Review: Hāwera Repertory's Joyful and Triumphant is exactly that
Stratford Press

Review: Hāwera Repertory's Joyful and Triumphant is exactly that

04 Aug 05:47 AM

REVIEW: Kathryn van Gameren shines on stage in a challenging role.

Review: A play that will delight the senses of any theatre fan
Stratford Press

Review: A play that will delight the senses of any theatre fan

31 Jul 05:07 AM

OPINION: Cast and crew have served up a delectable piece of theatre in this play.

Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs
Stratford Press

Taranaki teen headed to Italy for world ice swimming champs

29 Jul 07:00 AM

She's a world record breaker and now she's off to Italy to represent NZ, and she's only 16

Councillors debate change to transfer station hours
Stratford Press

Councillors debate change to transfer station hours

28 Jul 11:30 PM

An additional change was made to allow for rural residents and shift worker needs.

Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it
Stratford Press

Stratford District Youth Citizen Awards: Ellie the 'unsung hero' who gets on with it

27 Jul 12:00 AM

The 18-year-old has clocked up an impressive number of hours as a volunteer.

Stratford District Youth Citizen’s Awards 2024: Achim Hanne
Stratford Press

Stratford District Youth Citizen’s Awards 2024: Achim Hanne

26 Jul 11:00 PM

The Taranaki teenager is equally commited to academics as he is air cadets.

Stratford Z petrol station robbed
Stratford Press

Stratford Z petrol station robbed

22 Jul 10:28 PM

The event was originally described as a ram raid by police

Seven residents to receive Stratford Citizen Awards in 2024
Stratford Press

Seven residents to receive Stratford Citizen Awards in 2024

22 Jul 07:28 AM

'These are people who help make Stratford a great place to call home' - Mayor Neil Volzke.

All that jazz: NPOS announces two musical productions for 2025
Stratford Press

All that jazz: NPOS announces two musical productions for 2025

21 Jul 11:19 PM

Broadway's longest running musical and a magical children's tale are both in the works.

Taranaki petrol station ram-raided
Stratford Press

Taranaki petrol station ram-raided

21 Jul 09:10 PM

Police were called to the scene shortly after 2am.

It's tinsel time - 23 weeks to Christmas
Stratford Press

It's tinsel time - 23 weeks to Christmas

16 Jul 02:00 AM

Untangle the tinsel and start putting up the lights - 23 weeks until Christmas.

Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration
Stratford Press

Eid Mubarak: Hundreds attend community Eid celebration

15 Jul 04:00 AM

Over 250 people enjoyed celebrating the festival together.

Person taken into custody at New Plymouth airport
Stratford Press

Person taken into custody at New Plymouth airport

14 Jul 09:13 PM

A witness described the incident as 'frightening'.

Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s
Stratford Press

Photo captures a women's rugby game back in the 1960s

05 Jul 10:00 PM

Wayne Smith took the photos in the 1960s during a women's rugby game.

Mānawatia a Matariki - Stratford celebrates Puanga
Stratford Press

Mānawatia a Matariki - Stratford celebrates Puanga

01 Jul 08:25 PM

Lights were glowing brightly in Stratford on Thursday night for the community event.

Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Stratford Press

Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham

23 Jun 09:10 PM

Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.

Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations
Stratford Press

Stratford councillors decide on crossing locations

22 Jun 01:10 AM

The current crossing in front of the town's glockenspiel will be removed.

Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed
Stratford Press

Pedestrian crossing in front of Stratford's glockenspiel to be removed

07 Jun 02:31 AM

Public feedback is currently being sought on plans for two new crossings.

Winter Fest 2024 to deliver packed and diverse arts programme
Stratford Press

Winter Fest 2024 to deliver packed and diverse arts programme

06 Jun 03:21 AM

Taranaki Arts Festival’s line-up of shows might give punters FOMO.

Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council
Stratford Press

Government’s Maori Wards bill opposed by Stratford District Council

02 Jun 10:01 PM

The bill was described as being 'a double standard' and 'the very definition of racism'.

'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors
Stratford Press

'Bloody disgrace': Bridge damage angers councillors

02 Jun 08:45 PM

'Ratepayers are paying for the negligence of one company.' - Councillor Grant Boyde

'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
Stratford Press

'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi

30 May 01:08 AM

'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.

Stratford Kyokushin Karate fighters excel
Stratford Press

Stratford Kyokushin Karate fighters excel

29 May 09:57 PM

Kyokushin karate club members do well in tournament

Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown
Stratford Press

Stratford’s 'Grand Old Lady' claims her heritage crown

26 May 06:00 AM

The theatre has special significance in New Zealand history as an early 'picture palace'.

Dirty Work: An ode to joy that is joyous to watch
Stratford Press

Dirty Work: An ode to joy that is joyous to watch

26 May 03:40 AM

Review: There's plenty of praises to sing when it comes to this show.

Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
Stratford Press

Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen

24 May 10:00 PM

The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.

Eleven-hour work day for Stratford councillors
Stratford Press

Eleven-hour work day for Stratford councillors

19 May 04:33 AM

A tight deadline meant elected members were working against the clock last week.

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