Gatecrashing sheep steals limelight at Ellesmere A and P show
Sheep escapes from shearing shed and gatecrashes alpaca ribbon ceremony.
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Marton Young Farmers go barking mad at first ever bark up
The event had huntaways barking in front of a judge who determined which one was loudest.
Show boss predicts big crowds
Show organisers hope for 30,000 through the gates this week.
A and P Show ticket prices slashed
In a world where nothing gets cheaper, a slice of Hawke's Bay fun breaks the mould.
Attractions for town and country folk at Otago Field Days
Up to 7000 people are expected at Otago Field Days from today.
Pond pest pop-up event coming to Ōmokoroa
A pseudo-pond will help visitors at the Lizard Market in Omokoroa identify aquatic pests.
A glimpse into future careers
Ag Challenge open days in Whanganui offer a taste of future careers
Cabin, cash on the line in Te Puke fishing contest
Keen fisherman get ready - Te Puke Fishing Club's big competition is about to begin.
Cowboy Challenge tests Te Awamutu riders
The Cowboy Challenge is coming into its own in Te Awamutu.
Manawatū teen wins duck and goose calling comp in Taupō
Ritson Galloway won four categories at the NZ duck and goose calling champs in Taupō.
Pigs get day in sun at Wyndham A&P Show
Well-behaved pigs will replace the cattle classes at the Wyndham A&P Show.
'Death row' dog wins big at national champs
Glenn Armitage's dog takes out national obedience competition in Wellington
Shearing: Anna-Lise Humstad wins Norway open final
Norwegian Anne-Lise Humstad is one of the few women to win a National Open shearing title.
Farmstrong comedy night a roaring success
"It was great to get off the farm and have a laugh with the neighbours."
Whopper fish a winner for Glenorchy girl
Little Pippa Craigie was pleased with her 1.25kg brown trout.
Master blades shearer reaches milestone after 35 years
Tony Dobbs even surpassed shearing legend Sir David Fagan's record.
Waimate Shears: Kiwis win blade shearing, woolhandling
New Zealand take out blade shearing and woolhandling titles at Waimate Shears on Saturday.
Springston Trophy veteran's final round
The Springston Trophy is dubbed the southern hemisphere's largest pony club event.
'We're keeping it growing' - 51st Waimate Shears starts
Waimate will be "buzzing" today as the 51st Waimate Shears starts.
Capacity crowd expected at 'Beyond Bovis' seminar
Seminar will feature high-profile speakers from dairy, beef and scientific communities.
Top dogs line up for South Canterbury challenge
Levels Collie Club will be hosting a Tux Handy Dog Challenge and Tux Yarding Challenge.
Bovis threat sees alpacas in cattle battle
Tasman Region Young Farmers' Competitions Day entrants vie for a place in national finals.
Field day host passionate about venison
Deer farmers Bruce and Jenny Paterson will host NGAP regional field day.
Top shearing trophy surprises recipient
Dion Morrell shocked to receive the inaugural Murray McSkimming memorial trophy.
Rebecca Keoghan named Rural Woman of Influence
Westport's Rebecca Keoghan has added another major award to an impressive resume.
Farm open day offers something for everyone
From legends to tasty tucker, a visit to Wimbledon this Sunday will dish it up
Farmers and dogs take to the slopes at Coronet Peak
Speight's Coronet Peak Dog Derby draws competitors from town and country.
Shearing stalwart adds another achievement to list
Graeme Bell believed to be the only person to attend all 57 NZ Merino Shearing Champs.
Listen: The mullet will remain, viral sheep's owner says
"So many people want to see it. He's quite a famous sheep now," says Sir David Fagan.
Big southern double at NZ Merino Championships
Pagan Karauria and Nathan Stratford win big at NZ Merino Championships in Alexandra.
Get in behind Footrot Flats Rural Day
The day is a celebration of Feilding-born Murray Ball's Footrot Flats.
Off to judge transtasman dog trial comp
Graham White off to judge the Wayleggo Cup in New South Wales.
Special award for Pagan Karauria
Woolhandler has bounced back from serious crash to become one of the best in the world.