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
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is almost over but our habits can continue on. Perhaps this month has been a great time to observe
Artist on the search for boy in photo
For Waikato photographer Catherine Fry, the hunt is on.
Raglan Arts Weekend back on – this time on Labour Weekend
After a small set back when its Easter event was cancelled, the much-loved Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) event is now back on,
Longtime local lensman itches for warmer waters
Aussie’s warmer waters and the proverbial “seven-year itch” have prompted well known local photographer Jwan Milek to sell up his Raglan West
SUPPORT LOCAL: An occasional post-covid column featuring the faces behind local businesses in our community.
This week we spoke to Barry Rogerson from B.Rex Photo Design When and why did you start B Rex photo design? I
Pounding the pavement for Starship kids
Lisa Laity is pounding the pavement in the name of charity as she takes on the Taupo Marathon next week raising money
Artisan bakery rises to Covid crisis challenge
Sourdough loaves are flying off the shelves downtown at Raglan Artisan Bread – and now they’re being snapped up too across the
Places for People – He Whenua He Tangata
Do you want to see more people friendly places downtown?
Introducing new service: Seaside Nannies
This week the Chronicle sat down with Feli von Peter who has recently launched a local service offering babysitters and nannies to
Muroki is hitting the right chords with rock legend
When rock icon Elton John says he’s a fan, you know it’s time to take notice.
‘Into Nature’ school fires up pupils with new confidence
It’s not unusual these days to come across a bunch of local pre-schoolers learning in the great outdoors, but a handful of
Monster Garage Sale update
Thanks to the overwhelming support from the Whaingaroa community, the Old School SOS Monster Garage Sale was a huge success. Over $5000
Animals Get Goose Bumps Too
As we get further into winter and the weather gets colder, we start to light our fires, turn on our heaters, bask
Parenting Classes at the Raglan House
For over 50 years, Ruth Beaglehole has been supporting parents in their parenting journey – supporting them to learn about empathy, healing,
This year’s Karioi Classic all set for end of August
All systems are go for the 2020 edition of the annual Karioi Classic cycling race around Karioi Maunga.
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