Raglan to host World Surf League Championship Tour event The Chronicle February 2, 2026 Raglan is set to make history as the World Surf League (WSL) brings its Championship Tour to Whāingaroa for the New Zealand Pro, running Read More
Muroki returns for special hometown show The Chronicle February 2, 2026 Local legend Muroki returns from a successful stint in Berlin to headline a special hometown show at The Yard on Friday, February 6, celebrating Read More
Raglan Vine Festival 2026 The Chronicle February 2, 2026 With ten vendors providing a wide range of tastes for wine, beer, spirits and food, the Raglan Vine 2026 Festival saw a packed house Read More
Abstract Fish Lungs selected for Rockquest National Finals July 17, 2023 Raglan band Abstract Fish Lungs had a successful night at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Hamilton in late June. The judges
Q&A with Brie Bennett July 17, 2023 Recently crowned Queen of the Point at Manu Bay, the Local Rag caught up with surfer Brie Bennett to hear about her
Raglan Area School Senior Ball 2023 July 17, 2023 On Friday, June 23, the Raglan Area School senior students had their “All That Glitters” School Ball and for the second year
Growing Kai in Whāingaroa, a Blast from the Past July 17, 2023 Interview with Waati Ormsby with Katie Lowes. Katie Lowes talks to Waati Ormsby, a former Raglan resident who, back in the 90s,
Talking About Mental Health with Ruby Gibbs – creator of the Mental Health Toolbox July 17, 2023 Bevan Lockwood has lived in Raglan for 27 years. We sat down on a rainy afternoon to talk about his journey and
Whāingaroa Weedbusters July 17, 2023 On a Saturday morning if you take a walk along Kaitoke Walkway you might hear chatter, laughter, sometimes a little huffing and
A Local Love Story July 17, 2023 Dance and Circus superstars from Freedom 2 Fly, Jess and Jair, talk to Katie Lowes about falling in love. I love the
Playing with fire really catches on at Te Uku July 17, 2023 Te Uku School students got to play with fire – but safely – last month when a visiting duo from performing arts
‘Return-to-Office’ Mandates & Flexible Working Arrangements July 17, 2023 In turbulent economic times, having a degree of control over costs, productivity and employees is important. With varying needs and priorities each
Well-used hall now has defibrillator at the ready June 23, 2023 Users of a popular exercise venue in downtown Raglan can now breathe a little easier in the knowledge that help’s right at
Raglan Four Square joins Feed the Kids as major sponsor June 23, 2023 Raglan Four Square has joined forces with Feed the Kids as a major sponsor, cementing their support for the local initiative.
WTF mentors named ahead of registration deadline June 23, 2023 Music has the incredible ability to transcend boundaries and bring people together worldwide. Our vibrant town has nurtured some extraordinary talent and
Queen Bennett and King Farr crowned at Manu Bay June 23, 2023 Raglan’s own Brie Bennett and Taranaki’s Daniel Farr have finished the New Zealand domestic surf season on highs claiming the Backdoor King
Prevent Lepto, vaccinate your animals June 23, 2023 Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease meaning it can be transmitted to humans from infected animals. It is caused by bacteria called Leptospira.
Residents get first taste of new and improved wharf June 23, 2023 Raglan residents get their first chance to test out improvements at the Whaaingaroa wharf today, including a newly constructed pontoon, kayak ramp,