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!
Bilingual service for Matariki in Eltham
Nau mai, haere mai - all are welcome to attend the service at Eltham's All Saints Church.
'We walk in unity': Large crowd turn out for Hāwera hīkoi
'We walk in unity today' - Te Aorangi Dillon.
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.
Dairy farms, conservation and auto repair: Councillors' pecuniary interests
Not all elected members have filed their pecuniary interests return
Crowned: Taranaki teen has beauty in the bag with pageant win
Shamika Hoeta has won the first beauty pageant she has entered.
'Beautiful community' supports puppy rescue mission
Kylee Lawrence said there's a village raising the five puppies.
Fresh new look for Hāwera supermarket
When will other Taranaki and Whanganui Countdowns follow suit?
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.
Free sessions to help you be prepared for emergencies
Knowing to be prepared is one thing, knowing exactly what that means is vital.
Ageing Friendly: A chance to learn and make connections
The programme is now in its third year
All welcome to attend Theosophy Whanganui meeting
The group meets every second Sunday and all are welcome to attend
Mr Tinker Thinker tells a story about plumbing
Mr Tinker Thinker was named by a Facebook fan of the artist
St Anthony's School Medieval Fayre draws huge crowd
Ticket sales boasted an impressive 250 per cent increase on the 2021 event.
Global tastes, sounds and sights set for WOMAD stage
Three weeks before Womad Aotearoa comes to Taranaki the final programme has been released.
Review: Rūtene Spooner’s Thoroughly Modern Māui
Rūtene Spooner's Thoroughly Modern Māui should be compulsory viewing for all
Feel-good musical whodunnit sets 4th Wall alight
The plot might be littered with dead bodies, but live theatre is alive and kicking.
Call for donations to help spread Christmas cheer
Planning for the event is an all-year-round business.
Personal journey inspires support group
A Whanganui woman has set up a group for people to have safe space to share their stories
Pride Whanganui taking part in GiveOUT Day
Pride Whanganui is one of 12 organisations involved in the national fundraiser.
TRC candidate Q&A: Climate change
Candidates explain their stand on climate change.
New patron for choir as it approaches key milestone
Joan Sullivan was elected patron at the Whanganui Lyric Singers' recent AGM.
Pupils rock odd socks to celebrate diversity
World Down Syndrome Day was marked on Monday this week.
Life membership for three club stalwarts
The club has been running since the 1920s, says Alan
Opinion: Proud to call Aotearoa home
A holiday location became a home for editor Ilona Hanne.
Karakia becomes part of meeting protocol
Meetings are now opened, and closed, with the karakia.
Explainer: Where do the wastewater samples come from?
Ilona Hanne visits the Stratford wastewater plan to see how samples are taken for testing
Wastewater test positive despite no known cases in area
There are no known cases in the area,but people are urged to get tested if symptomatic.
Review: Showtime Australia's The Bee Gees Night Fever
They kept the audience dancing and singing along throughout the show
Water meters, economic development centre stage at consultation
Who should pay for water and for economic development were hot topics at the meeting
South Taranaki dairy farm features a pā as well as dairy sheds
Damian and Jane Roper add Ōhuarai pā i te kohu
Top 10 places for two Taranaki photographers
Taranaki scene gets second spot in competition to find New Zealand's most beautiful view.
No access to cash while bank branch is closed
Not everyone has access to online banking or uses a cash card - and the banks are closed.
Hits Taranaki Easter Surprise winners announced
Primo Wireless and Metcalfe Real Estate, gave some families an Easter surprise.
Emergency dental care still available
How chewing gum can help in some dental emergencies and when to call your dentist.
First Covid-19 case hospitalised in Taranaki
Four more people with confirmed Covid-19 have been identified in Taranaki since Friday.
Marae dream in tatters: Ex-cop jailed over $480k theft
Shaun Keenan served as a police officer for more than 20 years prior to the offending.
Stratford shops evacuated after gas leak
Firefighters struggling to contain and shut off leaking gas.
Candidates lightly grilled at forum
Wannabe Whanganui MPs make their pitch in Taranaki