Show organisers hope for 30,000 through the gates this week.

In a world where nothing gets cheaper, a slice of Hawke's Bay fun breaks the mould.

Up to 7000 people are expected at Otago Field Days from today.

A pseudo-pond will help visitors at the Lizard Market in Omokoroa identify aquatic pests.

Ag Challenge open days in Whanganui offer a taste of future careers

Keen fisherman get ready - Te Puke Fishing Club's big competition is about to begin.

The Cowboy Challenge is coming into its own in Te Awamutu.

Ritson Galloway won four categories at the NZ duck and goose calling champs in Taupō.

Well-behaved pigs will replace the cattle classes at the Wyndham A&P Show.

"It was great to get off the farm and have a laugh with the neighbours."

Little Pippa Craigie was pleased with her 1.25kg brown trout.

Tony Dobbs even surpassed shearing legend Sir David Fagan's record.

New Zealand take out blade shearing and woolhandling titles at Waimate Shears on Saturday.

The Springston Trophy is dubbed the southern hemisphere's largest pony club event.

Waimate will be "buzzing" today as the 51st Waimate Shears starts.

Seminar will feature high-profile speakers from dairy, beef and scientific communities.

Levels Collie Club will be hosting a Tux Handy Dog Challenge and Tux Yarding Challenge.

Tasman Region Young Farmers' Competitions Day entrants vie for a place in national finals.

Future challenges to be discussed.

Westport's Rebecca Keoghan has added another major award to an impressive resume.

From legends to tasty tucker, a visit to Wimbledon this Sunday will dish it up

Speight's Coronet Peak Dog Derby draws competitors from town and country.

Graeme Bell believed to be the only person to attend all 57 NZ Merino Shearing Champs.

"So many people want to see it. He's quite a famous sheep now," says Sir David Fagan.

Pagan Karauria and Nathan Stratford win big at NZ Merino Championships in Alexandra.

The day is a celebration of Feilding-born Murray Ball's Footrot Flats.

Graham White off to judge the Wayleggo Cup in New South Wales.

Woolhandler has bounced back from serious crash to become one of the best in the world.

Rural women across the country have been celebrating the 125th year of universal suffrage

Surprise Australian woolhandling win tipped the scales at the Royal Perth Show.