Some of NZ's top shearers and woolhandlers are heading back to school.

Woolhandling competition goes ahead in a season hit by uncertainty due to Covid-19.

Cash prizes in six different categories were up for grabs over the five days of fishing.

"I had an inkling 5/2017 was good as we had a number of people interested in him."

Finnigan did better than best mate Tommy, who urinated on course tunnel during contest.

Troy Pyper takes the win from a field of 12 open-class shearers at the Tapawera Shears.

Young people display their vintage machinery, calf-handling and timber sports skills.

Winners now preparing for the grand final, to be held in Christchurch in July.

There is now fewer than 1600 of the birds remaining in New Zealand.

Valais blacknose are widely considered to be the cutest sheep breed in the world.

Entries cut in half by the Covid crisis, but it was still a good show

Neko McDonald wins Paramount Cup at National All Dairy Breeds Youth Camp in Southland.

Shearing legend comes out of retirement for a rather different kind of event.

Whitehead happy to be back in the shearing shed after nine-hours lamb record on Thursday.

"Stunning" weather played a big part in the success of the Winton A&P show at the weekend.

Motorbikes had "always been part of the gymkhana".

More than 1000 people turned out for a day of traditional contests and entertainment.

A near record show despite the absence of the amusement rides.

The 24-year-old Gore shearer began her attempt early Thursday morning.

Free kids' rides expected to be a big drawcard this Saturday.

Megan Whitehead will attempt the solo women's nine-hours strongwool lamb shearing record.

Taupō teen Annabel Francis took out the FEI World Cup Qualifier at Dannevirke on Sunday.

It was the place to be for food, sunshine and fine wine!

This may be one of the only events in NZ where spitting perfectly acceptable and expected.