Ākitio’s fishing weekend reels in the numbers
There were double the number of entries in the women's fishing competition this year.
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Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show
The A&P Show had some good pastoral exhibits.
Record entries in super Dannevirke A&P shearing contest
Top shearers competed at Dannevirke's A&P show.
'Bug never leaves you': Woolhandler Miri Haig's first win in over two decades
“I thought I’d just blow a few cobwebs out. I’m not sure how I pulled that one off."
Seventh open win at Dannevirke for Rowland Smith
The win heralded the champion Hawke's Bay shearer's return to competition.
Motorkhana and fencing competition new attractions at Te Puke A&P Show
Te Puke A&P Show is to take place on Saturday.
Northland ace shears way to another title
The Kaiwaka gun was the only shearer to go under 16 minutes.
Horowhenua and Kāpiti equestrians take title wins at the NZ National Horse and Pony Show
Horowhenua in the prizes.
Close race for top places in National shearing circuit
So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.
The secret to dog trials success
Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.
Large horned bulls attract buyers to Rongotea
A big yarding of 2-year bulls (many with large horns) and weaners this week.
Aussie shearers to learn NZ's 'fanatical approach' to wool preparation
Elite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.
Vintage tractors, steam engines, hotrods and more at vintage machinery weekend
The last Harvest Weekend was held four years ago.
Toa Henderson travels six hours to win at Taihape Shears
Henderson left Kaiwaka at 4.30am to make sure he arrived in time - 550km away.
Dog trial results from Horowhenua AP and I Royal Show
It was a busy weekend for dog trialists.
Club's sheep dog sale fundraiser a success
Parapara-Makirikiri Sheep Dog Trial Club holds annual fundraiser.
Emergency nurse wins big at Tapawera Shears
Kimberley MacLean shore sheep mainly to pay her way through her studies.
Dannevirke A&P Show 2024 – a mix of old and new – entertainment for entire weekend
New A&P Show has lots of changes.
Tararua residents can help Fonterra teams support Relay for Life Manawatū
Fonterra's Kylie Bremner has a personal connection to cancer.
Heald sunflowers - nature’s bounty for charity
The field of sunflowers will be open every day in February.
'Very pleased': Record prices at elk and wapiti sales
“I’m bloody happy to have the deer industry back and positive and vibrant again.”
Small yardings but steady market at Stortford Lodge
It was a busy week at Stortford Lodge with the additional ram and ewe fairs.
Nightmare on Flint Road a horrifying success
Fundraiser set to scare the daylights out of you.
Evergreen axemen show age no barrier
The trio of choppers, all in their 70s, are still making light work of the wood.
Clydesdales carry on tradition at Horowhenua AP and I Show
Jess Thomas entered a mare from line of Clydesdales that began with her late grandfather.
Ōhau horsewoman wins major prize at Horowhenua AP&I Royal Show
"The best fun you can have sitting down"
Six shows, three days - a huge weekend for shearing sports
Results from the shows in Lumsden, Wairoa, Golden Bay, Winton and Levin.
New world record for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey as part of a three-man team
Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey part of three-man world record.