Women shearers target world record
Four women aiming to set first four-stand lamb shearing world record in Turangi next year.
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Zanda McDonald Award winners pay a flying visit to NZ
Shannon Landmark & Luke Evans flew into the Waitaki Valley township on a Pilatus aircraft.
A first as South hosts horse endurance event
The championship has never been south of Christchurch.
Secret of Horowhenua Taste Trail's success
The popular Horowhenua Taste Trail to have a change of format next year.
Aussies want recognition like 'rock star' Kiwi shearers
Sports Shear Australia has still not got the nod from the Australian Sports Commission.
Parlato kids steal farm show
Opiki cousins nearly make a clean sweep in kids section at Horowhenua rural show.
'Magic' West Otago A and P Show has everyone smiling
Organisers estimated several thousand visitors came through the gates.
Stacey Te Huia's shearing record bid from the heart
Merino wethers record bid doubles as a fundraiser for suicide awareness programmes.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Chaffey champing at the bit for shearing competition
Women and Wool shearing winner is right on board now - four competitions, four finals.
Sheep farmers enjoy success at NZ Agricultural Show
James Hoban and Andrew Sidey took home a fair share of ribbons for their Corriedale sheep.
Farmers embrace Melbourne Cup glamour
Farming couple opens home to family, friends and fellow rural neighbours for garden party.
Strong interest in wool auction at NZ Agricultural Show
Standing room only as event attracted wide interest from growers and the general public.
Designer to boycott WoolOn after venue change announced
Multi-award-winning Alexandra designer "broken-hearted'' event moved to Cromwell.
Pagan Karauria completes historic South Island wool treble
Karauria's wins thought to be first time anyone has completed the treble in one season.
Show ring success bittersweet for Central Hawke's Bay breeder
Hazel Schroder is grappling with whether she should finally sell four-year-old cow Roxy.
Nathan Stratty wins national Corriedale shears title
Southland shearer Nathan Stratford won the title in Christchurch for a third time.
Thousands of West Coasters march against law changes
The protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.
Dairy farming brothers win big at NZ Agricultural Show
"The win is totally unexpected and topped off a pretty amazing day in the show ring".
Arborists reach new heights at tree climbing contest
About 350 people are in Napier for the national conference and competition.
Nominations open for Dairy Woman of the Year
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year award recognises and celebrates women in dairy.
Country music career gathers speed for South Otago woman
Casey Evans found an outlet writing songs on-farm while recovering from brain surgery,
Double win for Alice Watson at Marlborough Shears
Junior shearer Alice Watson beat senior shearer Sarah Higgins by almost three points.
A win at last for David Buick at Manawatu Show
NZ representative David Buick notched his first win of the new shearing sports season.
Stratford chosen to host national dairy sector youth camp
Participants don't have to be from a farm or a member of a breed society.
Sheep steal the Rangiora Show
Cattle classes were cancelled, but all ages flocked to see the sheep at Rangiora Show.
Young Whanganui cowboy shoots for gold
His sharpshooting has scored him a spot in the World Championships in New Mexico.
Shearing: Brett Roberts gets his share at Ashburton
Roberts 7th different winner in first 8 open finals of 2019/20 NZ shearing sports season.
Ag Proud brings inspirational speaker to Southland
Ag Proud-organised mental health seminars hosted by Lance Burdett for the whole community.
Southland tulips in bloom for open day
It was the only chance of the year for the public to get close to the flowers.
Norsewood flower show promises brilliant display
Norsewood's Hovding Hall will be ablaze with colour tomorrow and Saturday.
Jordan brothers to represent New Zealand
Wood-chopping brothers Shane and Jack Jordan will represent New Zealand on world stage.
Dog agility competition runs in Dunedin teen's family
Dunedin 16-year-old Jake Remon is a seasoned veteran in his sport.
Barbecue lunch connects town and country
A barbecue will raise awareness and build relationships between farmers and city folk.