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Rowland Smith eyes sixth Open title
Hot favourite qualifies fastest in top 30 quarterfinal shootout.

Golden Shears results from Day 2
Results from the second day of action at the Golden Shears, Masterton.

Golden Shears: Transtasman challenge looms
Shannon Warnest missing from the Aussie team for the first time since 2004.

Woolhandling surprise at Golden Shears
Sheree Alabaster a surprise early elimination from the Golden Shears Open Championships.

Golden Shears: Scots lass targets NZ win
Katie Reid should be a lawyer, but she could become a Golden Shears shearing champion.

Woolhandler Hanson has high hopes
Ngaio Hanson wins a place in World Champs Woolhandling Team selection showdown.

Runaway sheep in shears showdown
Paerata Abraham's sheep made a bid for freedom in the open speed shear finish.

More entries, more attractions at Southland A&P show
Entries are up at the Southland A&P show.

Old and new celebrated at Tractor and Machinery Club event
There was plenty to see at Rotorua Tractor and Machinery Club's Annual Working Day.

Teen's Golden Shears double
Hometown hero wins two Golden Shears titles within a few minutes in his home-town today.

Sheepdog trials: Moody and Spot sort freewheelin' sheep
Mike Moody and Spot blew them all away at Omamari Sheep Dog Trials.

Sheepdog trials: Child and ageing Dice steal the show
Murray Child has had big success at the Northland Sheep Dog Trial Centre champs.

Cattle welcome at Kaitaia A&P Show
Kaitaia A&P Show is one of only two shows in NZ allowing cattle to be displayed.

Rookie teens nail Golden Shears challenge
Two teenagers have become the first winners at the 59th Golden Shears in Masterton.

Stalwart of the Northland shearing circuit makes final cut for Norwood awards
Neil Sidwell, of Waiwera is a finalist in the 2019 Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards.

Golden Shears: Record entries from young competitors
Near record entries in novice shearing and woolhandling events at Golden Shears.

Pagan Karauria wins big on eve of Golden Shears
Pagan Karauria won Pre-Shears Wairarapa Open Championship yesterday.

Cavalcade a real family affair for stalwart
Lesley Williams has been notching up her 25th Otago Goldfields Cavalcade.

Maniototo A&P Show secretary steps down after 45yrs
Maniototo A&P Association secretary has stepped down for the quiet life.

Innovation awards inspire Limehills School
Limehills School are keen to continue success at 2020 Southern Field Days

Host club Amuri Basin fielding three finalists
Amuri Basin Young Farmers Club offers three to compete for FMG Young Farmer comp.

Different perspective on FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition
The Amuri Basin Young Farmers Club is convening for this year's regional final.

Golden Shears ready to start in Masterton
The three-day glamour event of the shearing sports starts tomorrow.

Shearers and ABs raise $85k for cancer charities
They came, they shore and they conquered, raising more than $85,000 for charity.

More young people taking up rodeo
Rodeo is in good heart despite the sport coming under attack from animal rights activists.

Geraldine's Junior Young Farmers dominate North Otago A&P Show
Geraldine students shone at the Junior FMG Young Farmer of the Year Aorangi competition.

100 year Milestone for Geraldine Collie Dog Club
The Geraldine Collie Dog Club have celebrated a big milestone.

Not your common or garden pork roll
Pest animals, plants and insects have been transformed into edible treats for Field Days.

Young farmers set to vie for BOP/Waikato honours
Eight contestants in the Waikato/Bay of Plenty regional final in Matamata next month.