NZ Racing: Venue plan not about shutting rural tracks: Fleming
NZTR's Future Venue Plan will close several small rural venues across the country.
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Farming and Footy Tour 'trip of lifetime'
Former farmer saw the sights of Tokyo, Denmark and the UK, and even met Steve Hansen.
Southern tractor convoy takes slow road to Crank Up
Tractor convoy made its way to Edendale's Crank Up at about 30kmh.
Anglers set sights on $250,000 prize
The four-day tournament anglers will fish from North Cape to Great Barrier Island.
Great Scot! Highland Games turns 155
Turakina hosted its 155th Highland Games. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Rodeo risk just part of the fun, rider says
"I've only been to hospital once," said Putaruru-based cowboy Darryl McPherson.
Opinion: WFO tour a huge opportunity for Kiwi farmers
Comment: Dr Theo De Jager's visit a huge opportunity to share Kiwi farming know-how.
Book charts history of Young Farmer contest
Hawke's Bay writer Kate Taylor has recorded the contest's history for new book.
Taieri A&P Show shines on, despite weather
A good crowd enjoyed a busy day at the Taieri showgrounds.
Crank Up event attracts machinery fans of all ages
Enthusiasts celebrated their rural heritage through cars and machinery at Crank Up.
Blade shearing legend Bill Michelle dies
Former World Champs placegetter Bill Michelle has died after losing a battle with cancer.
The lady in the office gets overdue win at Taihape Shears
Sheree Alabaster won at her home show for the first time since 2006
Thousands flock to Turakina for 155th Highland Games
The new give it a go area proved to be a big success, especially for drumming
Diverse vintage machinery event about to 'Crank Up'
Vintage machinery enthusiasts will head to Edendale for its annual Crank Up this weekend.
Woolhandling champs battle for place at Worlds
Three strong contenders fight for two places to represent NZ at the World Championships
Final touches in place for Lawrence rodeo
Lawrence is gearing up for one of its biggest weekends of the year.
Shearing world record bid raises $9K for charity
Shearers attempted to shatter a 2011 record of 2210 sheep shorn in a day.
Opinion: Rodeos important to rural communities
Comment: Rodeo is a sport legitimately enjoyed and valued by thousands of New Zealanders.
One-day A&P show to be trialled this year
Rotorua A&P Show to be held over one day this year.
Perendale top seller at Gore Ram Sale
Price is thought to be close to a record for the breed.
Watch: Ram takes honours at Little River A&P Show
"I know he's a good ram. Otherwise I wouldn't have brought him home from Gore."
Blake Davis, 16, wins showjumping at Levin
Youngest rider entered wins top prize at Levin showjumping competition
Shearing: Travers Baigent wins Golden Bay title
Baigent wins his fifth open class title at Golden Bay A and P Show at Takaka on Saturday.
The Greigs enjoy wood chopping rivalries
Woodchopping is a great individual sport according to Axeman Peter Greig.
Fun for all despite showers at Winton A&P Show
Thousands of revellers made the most of the action at the Winton Racecourse on Saturday.
Shearing: Phil Wedd starts Northland series with win
Phil Wedd succeeds at the ANZ Northland Shearing Competition on Saturday.
Two in a row for champion shearer Rowland Smith
Big weekend wins for Smith at the Horowhenua Shears and Wairoa Shears.
Joel Henare bounces back to claim lambswool title
Henare wins Southland Shears' national crossbred lambs woolhandling title on Saturday.
Rowland Smith wins at Wairoa Shears
Smiths comes out on top at what turned out to be a battle of champions at Wairoa Shears.
Shearing: Big day for the southern guns
Southern shearers opened a big weekend of shearing sports in New Zealand on Friday.