Karioi’s spirit captured in local film The Chronicle September 1, 2025 A flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū and long Read More
Take a walk down city-to-surf memory lane The Chronicle September 1, 2025 Raglan’s original City-to-Surf Walkway is being commemorated with a sign telling the story of how the community initiative came together. Read More
Tributes aplenty for ‘nicest guy’ in town The Chronicle September 1, 2025 He never actually lived here but Alan Lovegrove loved working in Raglan for 21 years – and the townsfolk, in turn, took him to Read More
Doctor’s sabbatical appreciated by every man and their dog March 30, 2017 When you’re a doctor working in relative isolation, it’s not uncommon to be troubled for advice regarding an ailing pet. That’s what
Women’s winter retreat to nourish bodies and inspire souls March 30, 2017 Are you a busy, soul-driven woman aching for some time out? Three Raglan women passionate about holistic wellness are combining their skills
Herbal Dispensary: Introducing our new manager March 30, 2017 Introducing Hannah, our bubbly, new manager at The Herbal Dispensary. Growing up on a farm in Pukekawa and being schooled at Tuakau
The Cocowhip Experience March 28, 2017 The Chronicle sat down with Rebecca Taggart, the creator of Cocowhip, an intimate all over body whip ideal for everything from massage
March 2017 Community Board Meeting March 23, 2017 DHB sets up Consumer Council The Waikato District Health Board is setting up a Consumer Council to ensure community participation and engagement
Point Boardriders take out Hurley New Zealand Club Championships March 23, 2017 Raglan’s talent-laden Point Boardriders Club conquered all comers at the inaugural Hurley New Zealand Club Championships completed at Whangamata over the weekend,
Kids’ fun ride buildup to big round-the-mountain race March 23, 2017 The kids’ version of the annual, giant Karioi Classic bike race is fast approaching. The non-competitive fun ride for kids aged 5
New website to promote Raglan artists March 23, 2017 Raglan artists are invited to promote themselves and their work on a new website that went live on Monday. The Raglan Art
Bigger, better bins to help contain rubbish issue March 23, 2017 It is hoped that 10 new bins will help alleviate rubbish issues in Raglan. Xtreme Waste co-manager Rick Thorpe presented “a bunch
Council to continue with lucrative freedom camping patrols March 23, 2017 Waikato District Council’s new Freedom Camping Bylaw is proving lucrative, with more than 300 fines for breaches handed out since patrols began
Volunteering for St John a big ask March 23, 2017 Everyone wants to become a volunteer firefighter but no one wants to join St John, a meeting about getting 24/7 emergency services
Māui Dolphin Day and Recycled Raft Race 2017 March 23, 2017 In its 15th year since its inception, the annual Māui Dolphin Day and the Xtreme Zero Waste Recycled Raft Race saw the
Seabed mining hearing a ‘disappointing’ process – Kasm chairman March 16, 2017 The hearing into Trans-Tasman Resources’ application to mine iron sand for 20 years off the coast of Taranaki has so far been
Raglan-based mountain guide finder of remains on Fox Glacier March 16, 2017 Xavier Fournier knows first-hand the perils of mountaineering. The Swiss mountain guide, who is living in Raglan for a year with his
Raglan surfers star at national grom events March 16, 2017 Raglan surfers have been in dominant form – picking up seven wins in all – at two national grom events over the