Raglan team awake to challenges of epic walk

The boot’s well and truly on the other foot for Sharlene Poole as she and three other Raglan women train up for a charity event in which they’ll have to walk 100 kilometres in 24 hours. Sharlene — better known around town, and the country, as the baby whisperer — is...

Sign up for fundraiser: Mount challenge around Karioi

Up for a challenge? Then consider the Karioi Fundraiser Trek for Atea. A growing group of locals and visitors will soon be pulling on their hiking boots to tackle the 43-kilometre circuit around Mount Karioi — and it’s all to help out a local two-year old who’s...

Kite surfers blow into town to assist fellow kiter

Raglan Windsports Club put together their first major Kite Surfing event last Saturday, combining it with a fundraiser for Raglan kiter Gene Glover. Fifty competitors including local kiters and competitors from throughout the North Island took part in freestyle,...