Lifeguards win top national honour for dramatic rescue on the bar
The Raglan Surf Lifesaving team has been awarded one of the nation’s highest search and rescue honours for their swift and life-saving response during
Raj Irving – Connecting people and place
The theme for Matariki ki Whaingaroa 2025 is stories of people and place. Born and bred in Whaingaroa, local carver Raj Irving has always
Mass paddle out protests seabed mining
Around 80 surfers plunged into icy waters off Manu Bay recently as more than 200 supporters gathered on the shore to protest against the
Skate school for kids
Year 7 and 8 students from Raglan Area School have been attending a skating school run by Htown Skate Project at the
Silver haul real triumph for pair who fell into paddling
A Raglan West couple have triumphed over adversity – and inexperience – to make a big splash overseas in waka ama racing. And
Eighth annual bike race shines in event history
It was the fastest Karioi Classic event in history – no one competing in the final 43km Classic race took longer than
Volunteers needed for Beachcare planting at Ruapuke
Beachcare coordinator Stacey Hill wants the community to be more mindful about its dunes. “We don’t really think about it but kids
Business in Brief
A short update of what’s been happening in the business community.
Taste of meat lures top chefs to Raglan
My Kitchen Rules judge Gareth Stewart, the executive chef of Nourish Group, who oversees 11 restaurant kitchens, was in Raglan on Monday
Word Cafe helped inspire children’s books sister act
Four Purple Dragonfly first-place awards for four children’s books – it’s the kind of success local illustrator Margery Fern and her author
School fundraiser takes new heights with wind farm trail run
There are three mad women behind Waitetuna School PTA’s end-of-year fundraiser – a trail run that goes through the Te Uku Wind
Beach cleanup of plastic fantastic
The 298 plastic bottle tops, 190 plastic bottles, 100 glass bottles, 87 shotgun casings and 68 shoes picked up off the coast
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This past weekend was my best friend’s birthday. My best friend is a self-taught carpenter with a knack for taking things apart
Raglan Junior Sports Update
This week’s Raglan Junior Sports Update was made possible thanks to sponsorship from Protech Plumbing and Gas. If you are interested in
Q+A with Pam Quirke
The Chronicle chats with Te Mata School principal Pam Quirke who finished her role at the school last week. What changes have
Raglan artist’s new work right under cafe customers’ noses
He may not be a household name locally, but around Raglan this month artist Yaniv Janson’s work is on many people’s lips.
Fallenfront coffee shout!
Local retailer launches Adidas women’s collection, new season footwear and 50%-off sale with Shack coffee. To celebrate the brand-new Fallenfront women’s collection,
Celebrated Māori author makes surprise Word Café appearance
Imagine your surprise when the “dream” guest who’s declined an invitation to your event turns up after all – and from miles
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