Ilona Hanne is editor of the Stratford Press
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Author Q&A with Speakeasy guest author Rosetta Allan
Ilona Hanne talks to author Rosetta Allan about her latest novel, Crazy Love.

Opinion: Teens need more drama, not less
Drama should be a compulsory subject for Year 11s and below

Visit from Swiss Club delights residents and staff
Several rest home residents have Swiss ancestry, making the visit particularly meaningful

Couple appeal for information about their family home
The couple would love to find out more about the history of their new home

Review: Mamma Mia - can I go again?
Thank Hāwera Repertory for the music, and the dancing, and this fantastic feel-good show.

Comment: Children aren't always sweet, but lollies help
A few lollies in the nappy bag are never a bad idea

One person seriously injured in car crash in Stratford
One person was airlifted to hospital and three other vehicle occupants had minor injuries.

Queen's Birthday Honours: Bryan Hocken - Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit
He's the unofficial mayor of Tarata, and now he's officially an MNZM.

Stratford man recovering at home after pedestrian crossing hit-and-run
Ray Wyatt was just going to see a friend when a car ran him over.

Police working to identify body found in Midhirst
Police are currently in the process of formally identifying the person.

Coaltown Blues is relevant and ready to open
The play is too important to give up on, Chris Green says.

Opinion: Our children need to live free of fear of guns
Opinion: A child playing with a toy gun isn't the problem here

Free art for seniors workshop series planned for Stratford
There are three workshops in the series and participants can choose to do one, two or all.

Roading rate, cemetery upkeep concerns flagged
A total of 23 submissions were received, many on the proposed targeted roading rate

Opinion: Maybe I wasn't completely honest last week
If we really want to improve maternal mental health, we need to talk honestly.

Pretty in Pink: Rest home team go pink for day
The team at Maryann were in the pink on Friday

Review: Plenty of flair to be found in these pages
The first of a planned three-part memoir series by Jim Tucker has been published.

Stratford family say sign Language is essential
New Zealand sign language is essential, says the Waite family.

Youth MP team bats for young jobseekers
The Whanganui Youth MP teams want to hear from young people in their electorate

Recognise this pendant: Found in Stratford
Call the Stratford Press office on 06 969 4024 if it is yours

New role for former Venture Taranaki CEO
In her new role, she will be working on collaborations with stakeholders.

New owners for Avon Medical Centre
Stratford mayor Neil Volzke says the sale is good news for the community.

Return of cruise industry welcomed
After a break of over two years, cruise ships are setting sail for Port Taranaki once more

Review: A hedonistic dance journey that lingers
Footnote's Dry Spell will stay with you long after the final curtain falls

Opinion: Forget breasts and bellies, talk about the real stuff
Why are we so happy to talk about the physical aspects but not about our mental wellbeing?

Editorial: Teenagers - who actually has the attitude?
Youth Week celebrates our rangatahi

Review: The real crime here is the shortness of the season
Murder - isn't it fabulous? Theatre is anything but a drag in Les Femmes' latest show.

Power of words to take centre stage at Writers' fest
The power of words hits the stage in July, with TAFT's first standalone writers' festival.

Councillors give green light to changing speed limit
A reduction in speed is planned for Opunake Road

Mission to Mars: Stratford student headed to US space school
The teenager plans to earn his spot at space school by doing odd jobs to fundraise.

Dance party perfect way to greet move to orange
It was a show like no other, when Synthony performed at Taranaki's Bowl of Brooklands

We will remember them: Dawn Service and parade mark Anzac Day in Stratford
A dawn service and parade took place in Stratford on Monday morning to mark Anzac day.

Les Femmes returning to Taranaki with new show
We don't know whodunnit yet, but we do know finding out who did will be fabulous

Editorial: To cancel or not to cancel Shakespeare? The answer is no
To cancel or not to cancel - is that the question?

We will remember them - but must do so honestly
When we remember our fallen heroes, we must not forget the horror of the wars they fought.

New Plymouth Repertory Society's Vino Veritas has no sour notes
Review: The perfect mix of great actors, a brilliant play and thoughtful direction.

Granddaughter of past mayor seeks memories of him
Jennifer has lots of photos of, and letters from, Norrie Moss but wants to find out more.

A fond farewell: Former staff share memories of Marire
After eight decades in a range of ways, Marire is now

Visitors of all ages on track to be chuffed with display
The club has been running since 1979.

A long day's work: Stratford's bell tower slowly dismantled
The tower has been part of Stratford's skyline for over 40 years.

Spine-tingling play brings thrills and chills
Review: It will thrill you, chill you and haunt you long after the final curtain

The stories behind some of Stratford's street names
The king of smack down lines and the most talkative of Shakespeare's women

Editorial: Let's talk about that actor using his hands to speak
Seeing a deaf actor use his hands to eloquently express himself was inspiring

Avon School makes move to online learning for rest of term
Pupils will study from home for the remainder of the school term.

Businesses welcome return of SOS vouchers
The voucher campaign designed to help businesses during lockdown is back

Opinion: She's not my girl in the kapa haka anymore - and that's okay
Twirling poi or not, I will always be proudly watching from the wings.

Over $3000 spent on vandalism repairs in four months
A spate of vandalism is leaving ratepayers counting the cost in Stratford.

Wall of Poppies planned to mark Anzac Day
The poppies will be on display in the lead up to Anzac Day this year.

From fragile miniatures to resilient tapestries - an artist's journey
They were smuggled out of Afghanistan disguised as cushions.

Opinion: War is not a meme
Let's stick to sharing cat memes, not ones turning a horrific reality into a quick joke

Wheely good time at Stratford's new pump track
Stratford's new pump track is proving a fun time for Stratford children.

Noticed anything different about us this week?
You'll have noticed a slight change to our front page starting this week.

It's time to get vaccinated against measles, says TDHB
It's time to check your vaccination records

Chance to have your say on annual plan
The proposed increase is slightly higher than the one in the Long-Term Plan.

Facebook page set up to channel support for Ukraine
A Ukrainian citizen living in Taranaki says everyone can do something to support Ukraine.

Baby with Covid-19 admitted to Taranaki ICU
The infant is described as being in a stable condition

Pupils rock odd socks to celebrate diversity
World Down Syndrome Day was marked on Monday this week.

Wartime biscuit recipe revived to help Ukraine
The war has changed, but the recipe hasn't.

Opinion: Some percentages on offer are better than others
It all comes down to percentages, whether we are bargain hunting or looking for equality

It's going to be awesome: Football club building up fundraiser
A range of displays will be on show on the weekend

New role focused on building community links
The Missioner is a new position within the Archdeaconry of Waitotara

Minister praises work of Taranaki multi-ethnic council
The Minister met with members of the Taranaki Multi-ethnic Council Executive Committee.

Council Covid plan focuses on continuity
The focus is on continuity of service, says the CEO

Bring back the nursery rhymes: Helping children with speech development
The child speech and language development workshop is free, but registration is required.

Omicron numbers increase in region
Both of the town's high schools now have reported cases of the virus

67 new Covid-19 cases in Taranaki today
Only one person remains in hospital with Covid-19 in Taranaki today.

Planning under way for Americarna 2023
Plans are already under way for next year's event

100 new cases of Covid-19 in Taranaki
Three people, including one infant, remain in hospital with the virus

Infant one of three people hospitalised with Covid in Taranaki
The 3 people are the first to be hospitalised in the region during the Omicron outbreak.

Full cast of Matilda The Musical announced
Quiet maggots! The role of the terrifying Miss Agatha Trunchball has been cast

Case of Covid-19 reported in Stratford, another in central Taranaki
A post on a hair salon's Facebook page says a staff member tested positive for Covid-19.

Spud keeps on trucking - 50 years and still going
Known as Spud to many, he's clocked up an impressive 50 years in the job

New principal knows how to bring pupils out of their shell
Pet turtles just one of the tricks this school principal employs to encourage learning.

Same company, new role for OurCloud's Steve Collett
He's the new GM, but he's not new to the company.

Walk, run, sing or read: Relay for Life becomes Relay your Way
While the traditional Relay for Life event has changed, the fundraising target hasn't.

A love of family that stretches over ten decades
Mavis celebrated the milestone birthday with her family