Elite surfers claim win for mums after sea life briefly halts WSL finals The Chronicle June 2, 2026 Thousands lined the cliffs and shoreline at Manu Bay on Monday as the inaugural wrapped up in memorable fashion, with world-class waves, emotional victories, Read More
Shaping Raglan’s workforce together The Chronicle June 2, 2026 Local businesses are invited to take part in a followup workforce hui on Thursday, June 11 from 4.30–6.30pm at the Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club, Read More
‘Miracle’ that frightened pet dogfound after three weeks on run The Chronicle June 2, 2026 Tears of joy coupled with a sense of “huge relief”: that’s how a Raglan family described their reaction when their beloved pet Bentley – Read More
Freedom2Fly showcase: A Season of Dance November 26, 2025 Freedom 2 Fly Fest 2025 produced ‘A Season of Dance’ which saw bumble bees, hula girls, butterflies and other fantastical arrangements come
Circus-dance festival wraps up November 26, 2025 Busking Day downtown delighted crowds gathered at the lower end of Bow St last Sunday when Freedom2fly Fest 2025 wrapped up its
Freedom 2 Fly Festival’s Cabaret Night November 25, 2025 How lucky are we?! Freedom 2 Fly Fest’s Cabaret Night at Te Uku Hall blew us away! Jessica and Jair Ramirez have
Iconic pub’s anniversary celebrated in fitting style November 24, 2025 A flamboyant festival weekend to mark the Harbour View Hotel’s 120th anniversary saw classic cars stream into Raglan last Saturday while live music
Raglan’s links to marathon quest to be revealed in print November 24, 2025 You could write a book about Raglan man Campbell Forlong’s distance-running exploits, if only he hadn’t got there first.
Floral fiesta blooms for Flower Show November 24, 2025 The Raglan Horticultural Society’s Flower Show will be in full bloom on Saturday, November 1 at the Raglan Town Hall.
How to Make It Work: Creating Live Art at RAW with Artist Simon Dickey November 24, 2025 On How to Make It Work, my Raglan Community Radio show and podcast, I talk to locals who shape creative and unique
Passionate educator farewelled in moving tribute at Raglan Area School October 24, 2025 Longtime educator Malcolm Cox was honoured with a traditional Maori welcome last week back to the school he served for more than
Celebrating a walkway built by the community October 24, 2025 Bought to life by community fundraising, the original City-to-Surf Walkway will have its moment in the spotlight with a brand new commemorative
Harrison Synnott on Art, Discipline and Life in Raglan October 24, 2025 Raglan-based painter Harrison Synnott chats to the Local Rag about his art and life in Raglan.
Raglan fire chief marks 50 years of service October 23, 2025 Raglan fire chief Frank Turner has been recognised for an incredible milestone, receiving a 50 Year Service Medal from the United Fire
Old Raglan muso rates reunion gig ahead of any Hall of Fame kudos October 23, 2025 Erstwhile Raglan muso Sid Limbert may miss the induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame of his old band the Warratahs
Happy Retirement Sharon from Raglan Medical October 23, 2025 On the 31st of October, Sharon Cushman will be retiring from Raglan Medical after being with the team for the last eight
Registrations open for 2025/26 junior surf season at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club October 23, 2025 The new surf lifesaving season at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club (RSLC) is almost upon us, which means the Junior Surf season is
From Dr Tree to Shea’s Excavations – earthworks services in Raglan October 23, 2025 The Chronicle talks to new advertiser Ron Shea about Shea’s Excavations and all that is on offer.