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
Luxury New Home
Raglan is becoming ever so popular with people moving out of Auckland and Hamilton because they see houses of great value –
Onus on council to ensure property owners mow verges
Waikato District Council is being criticised for letting the grass grow under its feet regarding the Grass Verges Policy adopted in September
Raglan ‘finishing school’ for country’s lifeguards
It may come as a surprise to avid ‘Piha Rescue’ viewers but the reality is that Raglan’s the training ground of choice
Raglan Naturally: Update
Many will be familiar with the original Raglan Naturally plan developed in 2001, or have been among those who crammed into the
Maui dolphins – New Zealand’s national treasures
Like the kiwi, the Maui dolphin is an important part of New Zealand’s natural heritage. Maui dolphins are found only off the
Lauded singer returns to NZ for two Raglan shows
Some singers have voices that hit you right away with the first note. Jackie Bristow, with her soft sensuality, is one such artist.
Rangitahi Peninsula development designed to establish community quickly
In four years’ time, Rangitahi Peninsula will be a small bustling community. Construction of stage one of the multimillion-dollar residential development will
American lifeguard’s here for love of Raglan – and her new Kiwi husband
It’s not just a love of Raglan that’s kept local surf patrol captain Aubrey Shrimpton returning summer after summer from the States
Parents group seeks voice at Raglan Area School
A group of about 20 parents who want a voice in their children’s education held their first meeting at Raglan Area School
Dear Editor – RAS
Dear Editor, I am writing in response to Sarah Johnson’s letter to the editor last week regarding the RAS story I wrote
Raglan foodie’s book just the recipe for a modern Pacific Islands cuisine
Renowned Raglan chef Colin Chung’s first cookbook went to the printers last week – but don’t expect it to grace every second
Picturesque Raglan a permanent beat for Gary
Constable Gary Ryburn suggests a “hoon” out to Manu Bay to do the interview for his profile, as Raglan’s new cop.
Stingers and Biters
Finally, summer has arrived and with the heat comes all the things that bite and sting us. We have had countless customers
Backpacker’s guide writer finds kindred spirits here
Travelling author Gaylyn Morgan breezed into town last week to promote her backpacker’s guide and knew instantly why people up north –
Weight-watchers… for pets!
As pet owners, we often forget that weight affects our animals in the same ways it affects us.
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