OpinionKem OrmondAre rural school pet days still a thing?OPINION: I remember the annual school pet day with much fondness.09 Mar 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWatch: Infamous mankini-wearing Aussie makes Horse of the Year debutHe wore an itsy bitsy teenie weenie orange plunging-top mankini.08 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryDairy finalists announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua TrophyThe Ahuwhenua Trophy celebrates excellence in Māori farming.07 Mar 07:24 PM
The CountryBig catch: Whitianga to host fishing contest with $1.8 million in prizesThe Kubota Billfish Classic returns to Whitianga next week.06 Mar 10:30 PM
The Country'Best display in a long time': Wānaka A&P Show sees record fleece entriesJudges were blown away by the quality of fleeces at Wānaka’s A&P show this year.06 Mar 09:14 PM
The CountryTwilight Gala to support Lepperton SchoolMoney raised at the gala will go towards funding activities and supplies for the school.06 Mar 09:10 PM
The CountryPig and deer focus of DoC hunting competitionThe annual Pureora Hunting Competition will kick off next week.05 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryHorse of the Year 2024: Windy start for exceptional equestriansThousands turned up for the event after years of cancellations.05 Mar 02:29 AM
The Country'Hardcase': Rookie axeman needs parental sign-off at Rural Games'Cutting firewood with an axe has been my after-school job for as long as I can remember.'04 Mar 10:37 PM
The CountryWhanga shears reportThe Whangamōmona Shears had an excellent turn-out this year.04 Mar 02:00 PM
The CountryGolden Shears and Young Farmers on The CountryGreg Herrick, Te Radar, Phil Duncan, Julian Raine, Steve Hollander.04 Mar 12:30 AM
The Country'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
The Country140th Woodville Horticultural and Industrial Show a blaze of colour and creativityA huge and successful horticultural show at Woodville.03 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryThe lawn mowers are back and ready to raceWatch the lawnmowers racing at Central Districts Field Days.03 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryPark with purpose and fill Railway Reserve with kindnessThe Ford Ranger New Zealand Rural Games return to Palmerston North this weekend.03 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySport or cruelty? A day at the rodeoRodeos in New Zealand attract crowds but are at threat of being banned.02 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySunflowers, a maize maze and lawnmower racing on display at Northland Field DaysThe country's second-largest field days drew crowds in the thousands.01 Mar 12:58 AM
The CountryWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountryBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryInjury forces shearing champion Rowland Smith out of Golden ShearsThe reigning Golden Shears open shearing champion is out.28 Feb 07:46 PM
The CountryThe biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser saysMore than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.27 Feb 11:13 PM
The CountryDogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre eventRaetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.27 Feb 08:38 PM
The Country'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
The CountryToa Henderson wins at Pahīatua ShearsToa Henderson has now won three major North Island titles before the Golden Shears.26 Feb 08:08 PM
The CountryMeet the Rural Sports Awards Lifetime Legacy finalistsTwo finalists up for the title from the Highland Games and fencing.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryJack Fagan qualifies for shearing circuit showdownJack Fagan has qualified in second place behind favourite Nathan Stratford.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMeet the Outstanding Contribution to Rural Sports finalistsThree finalists up for title from harness racing, shearing sports and gumboot throwing.26 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryEdible bale net takes the cake at Southern Field DaysOrepuki farmer Grant Lightfoot knew he was 'on to something' with Kiwi Eco Net.25 Feb 09:59 PM
The CountryBig weekend for Toa Henderson in lead-up to the Golden ShearsResults from the Taumarunui and Āpiti Sport Shears.25 Feb 08:36 PM
The CountryDairy Industry awards not to be missedThe dairy industry awards attracted 340 entrants around the country.25 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryMeet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalistsTwo finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWaikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending February 23Pregnancy testing is underway for spring mated herds.25 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryRare breeds on show at Huiroa farmFrom llamas to clydesdales, creatures great and small are on show at the Taranaki farm.24 Feb 09:00 PM
