Going to the dogs: First show sheepdog trial for 17 years
Sheep dog trial showing event first in 17 years at Manfeild
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Warm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country Festival
A good sprinkling of locals had wares at the country festival.
'Very successful': Ashburton show organisers buzzing
Thousands of people turned out to enjoy the annual Ashburton A&P Show last month.
North Canterbury shearers win back Colin King Shield
Results from the Get to the Point Pleasant Point Gymkhana Shears.
Free entry for the kids at this year's CHB A&P Show
The action starts on Friday with equestrian events.
Success for brother-sister duo at the Manawatū shears
Brother-and-sister duo Joseph Gordon (shearing) and Cushla Abraham (woolhandling) won big.
Competition winners see the potential of AI for farming practices
Polson Higgs innovation competition winners see a bright farming future with AI.
Manawatū Show shearing champs return
Organisers are hoping for a full field of entries in Feilding on Saturday.
Kiwi woolhandlers save the day in transtasman shears tests
Cushla Abraham and Tia Potae to the rescue.
Doggone: Aussies win 2023 Cobber Challenge
"I’ve not seen a field of competitors this impressive. These dogs are lightning fast,”
Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
Nathan Stratford on target for 20th national shearing circuit final
Stratford has maximum points in first two rounds of 2023-2024 PGG Wrightson/Vetmed series.
Shearing: Southland wins Colin King Shield
All four members of the Southland team work for the same Gore contractor.
'I had a mean run': First open win for woolhandler Jasmin Tipoki
Napier woolhandler still finds it difficult to believe she’s cracked an open win.
Fieldays Innovation Award entries open
Fieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Winner ‘what the farming industry should be’
Winner had demonstrated resilience and an approach of “getting on and doing it”.
Hawke’s Bay Show: Close call in Shears final
Great Raihania Shears, sheep dog trials and farm fencing on show.
'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival
The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.
Good turnout at opening A&P Show bodes well for this season
Organisers say they are rapt with the turnout for the 160th Hawke's Bay show.
Pictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversary
An estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.
Fun and games at Midhirst School Pet Day
The rain couldn't wash away the smiles on the pupils' faces at the annual event.
The Ranfurly Shield of shearing: Where are the challengers?
Southland shearers on the hunt for suitable challengers.
A & P Show: Country comes to town in Hastings
It was looking like a slow start but the 160th anniversary show is underway.
Entries open for 2024 Young Farmer of the Year
The search is on once again for New Zealand’s top young farmers.
Shearing: Kiwis chase elusive transtasman treble in Australia
Kiwis have strong hopes of winning two and a dream of taking out all three tests.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
Shearing: A Gisborne win for Jack Fagan
Te Kuiti shearer wins big at the Poverty Bay A and P Show.
'Jolly good cause': Farming family donate 12,000 meals to Meat the Need
Liz and John McKerchar said donating was a really positive thing for their whole family.
Shearing champs start in the North Island
Shearers and woolhandlers are gathering in Gisborne.
The Big Feed is back to 'help fill empty bellies'
The Big Feed is back this December with an even loftier goal and more hijinks planned.
Tony Chamberlain's 48th year in row at Waimate Shears
"To be part of it for almost 50 years, I’m actually quite proud of it."