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NZ Champs and Golden Shears double for Toa Henderson
Results from the 39th New Zealand Shearing Championships at Te Kūiti on March 27-29.
Paerata Abraham regains NZ Shears open speed shear title
Wairarapa shearing contractor Paerata Abraham beat his employee, Llyr Jones.
‘Pretty cool’: George Letham wins Young Farmer Tasman final
Sheep shearing proved a challenge but Letham triumphed.
Farmers honoured at inaugural Waimakariri awards
Environmental stewardship, technological innovation, and cooperative spirit celebrated.
Once-a-day milking a winning choice for King Country couple
OAD milking move made in the 2023-24 season as costs were getting 'out of control'.
Northlanders make finals in Young Māori Farmer Award
Two Northland men are among leading three in this year's Young Māori Farmer Award
Peter and Michelle Pan Auckland Farm Environment Awards winners
Healthy and Fresh specialises in leafy greens and melons, cultivating 30 varieties.
'True industry leaders': Rob and Mandy Pye win Northland Farm Environment Awards
The Pyes are strongly committed to animal health, the environment and the community.
'Journeying with them': How dairy farmer Matt's giving back
A Dairy Industry Award winner is helping encourage others to enter the awards.
Noddy Halley top dog three times at Whatatutu trials
A 'well-deserved' life membership for Graeme Cook after 25 years with the club.
Northland share farmers of the year are Kaitāia couple
Far North couple are 2025 Northland share farmers of the year.
Golden Shears champ shines at Warkworth A&P Show
All the shearing action from the Warkworth and Methven A & P Shows.
Family fun at the Waiau A&P Show
'It’s always had an atmosphere of being a friendly show.'
Kiwis beat Wales in first shearing test
Kiwis David Buick and Jack Fagan defeated Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
Top gong for Te Puke kiwifruit growers at BOP Farm Environment Awards
Kiwifruit orchards were developed while leaving much of the natural environment untouched.
Cousins family wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said the Cousins had a high-performing, efficient farming operation.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
Kiwi shearers chase revenge in Welsh test match
David Buick and Jack Fagan to go head-to-head with Gethin Lewis and Llyr Jones.
'Outstanding': Zanda McDonald Award winners announced
In a first for the award, Maegen Blom represents the aquaculture industry.
Rural Games success for Toa Henderson
Henderson pipped shearing gun Jack Fagan twice over the weekend at two events.
Kiwi champs carve their legacy at historic Timbersports event
NZ STIHL Timbersports National Championships held at the Rural Games over the weekend.
Luxon visits the Wānaka A&P Show
Luxon officially opened the show before visiting the wool pavilion and sheep yards.
Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
Jordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.
Field days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’
B+LNZ will run 'Farming for Profit' field days at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week.
Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
North Hokianga A&P Show in pics
Plenty on display at 110th North Hokianga Agricultural and Pastoral Show.
20,000 people attend Northland Field Days
Hundreds of hours of volunteering went into making it happen.