Elite surfers claim win for mums after sea life briefly halts WSL finals
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,
Shaping Raglan’s workforce together
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,
‘Miracle’ that frightened pet dogfound after three weeks on run
Tears of joy coupled with a sense of “huge relief”: that’s how a Raglan family described their reaction when their beloved pet Bentley –
RAW celebrates 15 years
The Raglan Arts Weekend (RAW) kicked off with a bang last week with over 100 guests at the exclusive Preview Exhibition opening,
Cyclists gear up for Raglan 500 bike packing challenge
The Raglan 500 bikepacking event is gearing up for its second year, with cyclists setting off from the Raglan Cyclery at 6.30am
Raglan Refill expands to larger premises this Labour Weekend
Raglan Refill is on the move. The week before Labour Weekend, the community-run social enterprise will open its doors at the former
One chick in the hand
A lone seabird – an ōi chick – huddles deep in its burrow. Freshly cracked from its egg, it barely has time to
Raglan hosts 6th North Island backgammon tournament
Raglan Backgammon has successfully hosted the 6th North Island Tournament, with players travelling from all over the country to take part.
Budding ceramic artist finds wings with The Hatch
Like many emerging artists, Olivia Dean-Chalmers loves the creating but is less certain about the business side of the art world.
School Surfing Returns to Taranaki for National Scholastics Competition
A strong contingent of Raglan and Waikato surfers lined up alongside 100 of the country’s best secondary school athletes at the 2025 National
Last Picture ShowNew landscapes by Jane Galloway
Jane Galloway has spent the past five years exploring abstract painting from her Raglan studio, but for Raglan Arts Weekend 2025 she
Young Artist Showcases Work at Te Papa’s Ringa Toi Exhibition
For Raglan Area School student Talaia Cowley, painting has always been a passion. That dedication was recognised on a national stage this
Forest bathing with purpose: A first-time volunteer’s day on Karioi
Melanie Carroll has lived in Raglan for more than 20 years, but for some reason had never ventured up Karioi. “When friends
Church hall overflowing intribute to a creative, generous spirit
Hundreds flocked to St Peter’s church hall on Monday to celebrate the life of longtime local and Raglan Engineering founder Peter Williams,
Raglan businesses dive into tourism’s future
Local businesses took a deep dive into the future of tourism at a recent Raglan Chamber event hosted by Whāingaroa Raglan Destination
The Nautical World of Sam Mathers
Despite life’s inevitable twists and turns, local artist Sam Mathers continues to carve out his own path in the art world—anchored by
Permanent Alcohol Ban Zone Extended
Waikato District Council has adopted changes to its Alcohol Control Bylaw that will significantly expand the permanent alcohol ban area in Raglan.
Te Mata School’s Lost Property strike the right chord at Bandquest
Te Mata School band Lost Property recently took out top spot at the regional Rockshop Bandquest.
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