Meet the Young Rural Sportsperson of the Year finalists
Two finalists are up for the title, a shearer and a harness driver.
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Pregnancy testing is underway for spring mated herds.
Rare breeds on show at Huiroa farm
From llamas to clydesdales, creatures great and small are on show at the Taranaki farm.
Pongaroa event helping farmers to de-stress
Jack Jensen is helping farmers build good memories.
Meet the Rural Sportswoman of the Year finalists
Three finalists from the worlds of harness racing, shearing and timbersports.
Tarata's sheep dog trials offer fun for all the family
Dogs and their handlers will show off their skills at an annual event in Tarata.
Meet the Rural Sportsman of the Year finalists
Three finalists are up for the title, from ploughing, Timbersports and sheepdog trials.
Stratford on target for third national shearing circuit title
Southland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.
Outlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun
136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.
Competition heats up on the road to Golden Shears
Five events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.
Finalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports Awards
Awards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.
'I'm stoked': Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year announced
Pleasant Point young farmer and first-time competitor earns a spot at grand final.
Biggest annual event in Pahīatua expected to attract 150 competitors
Competitors are expected from New Zealand, Australia and as far as Scotland.
Stratford rural workshops to help farmers
Worm management and finance management are the focus of two upcoming events.
'Highlight of my day': Luxon competes in tractor-pull at Southern Field Days
Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.
'It’s a hell of an experience': Farmers urged to take to the waves
'We would like to get as many Mid Canterbury farmers as possible trying out surfing.'
'I’m so happy': Pagan Rimene crowned top Otago woolhandler
Rimene gets the crown after coming second to Henare six times in a row at the event.
Farmers in their 70s keep shearing competition alive
Ralph Smith, 76, and Jim Comrie, 79, come to the rescue at the Arapohue Show Shears.
Kaitāia A&P Show has all the country attractions for 136th edition
136th Kaitāia A&P Show to go off in style.
'Awesome surprise': Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year announced
'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'
Kiwi wins world's richest speed shear
Floyde Neil wins the world's richest speed shear prize.
'Tonne of guts': Bond shaken, stirred after breaking record
Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.
Beef genetics programme field day at Lochinver Station
The event on Tuesday, March 5, will provide insights into the seven-year INZB programme.
Kiwis ready for world's richest quick shear
Four of New Zealand’s fastest shearers are making a flying trip to Australia.
Buyers return to rising prices at Stortford Lodge
Store lamb prices lifted this week as buyers returned from a summer break.
Ākitio’s fishing weekend reels in the numbers
There were double the number of entries in the women's fishing competition this year.
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.