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
Church hall overflowing intribute to a creative, generous spirit September 25, 2025 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 September 25, 2025 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 September 24, 2025 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 September 11, 2025 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 September 11, 2025 Te Mata School band Lost Property recently took out top spot at the regional Rockshop Bandquest.
Whāingaroa rallies to keep Māori Wards September 11, 2025 It was all toots and waves in Whāingaroa as locals showed their support for the ‘Vote Māori Wards’ campaign.
Full house for Tirohia Karioi film premiere September 10, 2025 The premiere of Tirohia Karioi – Behold Karioi drew a full house on Saturday afternoon with 95 people attending the red-carpet launch,
Karioi’s spirit captured in local film September 1, 2025 A flaxroots feature documentary brings Karioi to life through the connections and shared stories of those who call Karioi home — from hapū
Take a walk down city-to-surf memory lane September 1, 2025 Raglan’s original City-to-Surf Walkway is being commemorated with a sign telling the story of how the community initiative came together.
Tributes aplenty for ‘nicest guy’ in town September 1, 2025 He never actually lived here but Alan Lovegrove loved working in Raglan for 21 years – and the townsfolk, in turn, took
Backlit 2025 hits the streets September 1, 2025 Keep your eyes peeled! Backlit 2025 will be appearing on the streets and in the cafes of Raglan this week.
Reclaiming Pūtoetoe: feasibility study to explore cultural and community facility September 1, 2025 On a piece of land in the heart of Raglan, just beside the police station on Wi Neera St, the past and
Met Ocean in Raglan with Year 10 students September 1, 2025 On the 5th of August 2025, the Year 10 students at Raglan Area School were offered an amazing opportunity to help Met
Sewtember in Raglan all aboutrecycling and repurposing fabrics September 1, 2025 It’s the start of Sewtember next week at the Raglan Community House – a month where keen sewists or wannabes get to
Turning pain into purpose with mothers of inmates’ podcast September 1, 2025 Raglan Community Radio host Jane Forkert is turning podcaster with a new show Hearts Locked Up – a podcast about mothers with