Ilona Hanne
Ilona Hanne is a Taranaki-based journalist and news director who covers breaking and community news from across the lower North Island.
Time to spring forward: Daylight saving starts this Sunday
Change clocks this Sunday; remember to check smoke alarm batteries too!
Cam and Sam's tribute tour: a night of music and costumes
The award-winning tribute show, Cam & Sam’s - Elton John vs Billy Joel is coming to town.
Lotto wins for Feilding and Palmy players who shopped at New World
The players were two of 36 to strike it lucky in second division.
A fictional version of Ashhurst stars in Palmy author's books
A fictional town near Palmerston North is the location of a cosy mystery series.
Palmerston North darts player has Europe in her sights
The former Feilding High School student first picked up a dart just 12 years ago.
Q&A with Brendan Dugan of the NZ Highwaymen
The NZ Highwaymen are about to get back on the road, touring across NZ in June and July.
Q&A with Penny Ashton who is bringing her one woman show to town
Penny Ashton is bringing her Tempestuous show to Palmerston North this month.
Spring forwards, fall backwards - time to move your clocks back
Thanks to a Kiwi and his love of bugs, we get a sleep-in this weekend.
Les Femmes bringing high heels and fabulous vocals to Globe stage
The talented trio of drag queens are back in Palmerston North this month.
Maze on Medallion offers all the fun of the scare
Entry is free each year, and attracts large crowds eager to get a scare or two.
Free cervical smears on offer this month
Early detection is a key part of preventing cervical cancer
Environmental projects get Horizons funding
Rainwater tanks, cloth towels and garden netting are among the items being funded.
Horizons considering water quality targets
A roadshow is coming to Palmy for people to hear more about the targets
Pawsome day out at the Dog Catwalk
It was a dogwalk rather than a catwalk on Sunday, when the pups took to the runway.
Lotto First Division win for Palmerston North MyLotto player
They were one of three ticket holders to win Lotto First Division
Freyberg students and staff have the recipe for fundraising
A non-uniform day and a bake sale organised by the students raised much-needed funds.
Palmerston North pupils join in on peace run fun
The Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run is a global torch relay
Dog show with a difference
Palmy will be going to the dogs on Saturday - at least sort of.
Global tastes, sounds and sights set for WOMAD stage
Three weeks before Womad Aotearoa comes to Taranaki the final programme has been released.
Royal visitor marks centenary event
The RNZ Corps of Signals' colonel-in-Chief, Princess Anne, was in NZ for the centenary.
Manawatū Bangalee Society celebrates language with special day
The community event was a celebration of language and cultural identity.
Opinion: It’s time to eat the elephant so grab a fork and dig in
Big tasks or enormous asks are easy when you remember how to eat an elephant.
Get the hats and flags ready - a royal visitor arrives next week
The sister of King Charles III, Princess Anne, will visit Palmerston North this month.
Drag queens to host murder mystery
Is a killer queen in town? That's a mystery (or Miss-tery) for Les Femmes to solve.
Lockdown boredom busters: Stay entertained in your bubble
Break your boredom without bursting your bubble with these ideas to stop lockdown blues.
Keep boredom at bay with our great list of boredom busters
Try virtual volunteering or take a trip to Paris this lockdown.
Boredom busters: Things to do at home for all ages
Editor Ilona Hanne has a list of things to help keep you occupied while staying at home.
Lockdown fun to keep toddlers entertained
Lots of links to help keep your toddlers engaged and active during lockdown.
Don't forget to put your clocks back an hour
"Spring forwards, fall backwards." Time to put your clocks back an hour this weekend.
The book I've borrowed: North Korea Journal
It's a country few get to visit, but this book makes me want to try to get there.