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
Raglan’s next generation paddle out with the pros May 7, 2026 The next wave of Whāingaroa Raglan talent is rolling in, with local groms getting the chance to hang ten alongside some of
Raglan teen lands big break at World Championship Tour May 7, 2026 Earning a wildcard for the World Surf League Championship Tour in Raglan is a dream come true about 10 years earlier than
How to Make it Work: Running a Surf School – with Wes Rogers May 7, 2026 From freezing cold waves in Massachusetts to the long lefts of Raglan. I recently invited Wes Rogers onto my Raglan Community Radio
Billy Stairmand set to use hometown advantage at NZ PRO May 7, 2026 When the World Surf League Championship Tour arrives in Raglan this May, one of the country’s most accomplished surfers will be paddling
National Champion gearing up for WSL at home break May 7, 2026 After a wind-blown win at the nationals back in January, Raglan’s Maya Mateja is ready for the world tour at Manu Bay.
The Raglan Point Boardriders May 7, 2026 Before Bruce Brown put Manu Bay on the worldwide map back in 1966 with the release of The Endless Summer, the Raglan
Local artist finds rhythm in landscape ahead of WSL exhibition May 7, 2026 With Raglan Arts Weekend behind him and the World Surf League Championship Tour set to bring global attention back to town, local
Surf book giveaway May 7, 2026 The Local Rag has two copies of Not A Babe by local author Sarah Johnson to give away.
Iso Bistro and Cocktail Lounge May 7, 2026 Iso Bistro and Cocktail Lounge here in Raglan is proudly owned by Matt and Rebecca Taggart.
Discover Raglan’s Limestone Coast with Raglan Kayak May 7, 2026 Paddle through the iconic “Pancake Rocks” and explore a dramatic coastline shaped by time, tide, and sea.
Karioi’s First-Ever Rugged Rogaine – Explore, Compete, Connect May 7, 2026 Together with Waikato orienteering Karioi is hosting its very first Rugged Rogaine on the 24 May – and it’s shaping up to
Support for Body and Mind During the WSL Event May 7, 2026 As Raglan fills up for the World Surf League, the pace shifts. Long days, late nights, and a break from your usual
Don’t Love Thy Neighbour? The Courts Rule. Live and Let Live. May 7, 2026 New Zealanders are renowned for loving their “patch of grass” and, in both common law and statute, landowners have legal rights to
15-year-old Alani Morse claims WSL wildcard at Manu Bay April 24, 2026 Raglan surfer Alani Morse, 15, has secured a wildcard into the upcoming World Surf League event after winning both the Under 20
Wai.Tai tunes into first-ever Raglan Folk Festival April 24, 2026 For singer-songwriter Robyn Kamira (Te Rarawa, Te Aupōuri, Tai Tokerau Whānui) founding member of Wai.Tai, this year’s Raglan Folk Festival feels like