Entry numbers up for Horse of the Year
Horse of the Year organisers ready for opening today.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromRural events and Fieldays (TCN)
Horse of the Year looming large for CHB contingent
Waipukurau's Amanda Large is gunning for a ribbon at Horse of the Year.
Watch: Jack Russell race always delights
A popular if somewhat "chaotic" event has celebrated 20 years at Wanaka's A&P Show.
Reunion for Romney breeders and agents
A reunion for Romney stud breeders and stud stock agents will be held in Gore in August.
Sun shines on rodeo - MP joins protesters
Green MP Gareth Hughes showed support for anti-rodeo group at Wanaka event.
Listen: Rural Games speed shear winner Jimmy Samuels
Jimmy 'Superfly" Samuels on his win at the speed shear final at the Rural Games.
The Country - Rural Games recap edition
Phil Duncan, Nathan Twaddle, Kieran Fowler, Sam Strahan, Brett Harvey, Jimmy Samuels etc.
Hunting for big game raises school funds
Norsewood and Districts School runs its eighth Take a Kid Hunting and Fishing competition.
Sharemilkers win farming award
Winning sharemilkers benefit from the judges' feedback on weaknesses.
What a whopper! Giant pumpkins at Wanaka A&P Show
Dart (13) won largest pumpkin in junior section at Wanaka A&P for the third year running.
Leading rural sporting stars recognised by their peers
Results from the Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards.
Horse show ready to go despite rain
Region's weather forecast looking positive ahead of Land Rover Horse of the Year.
Hawke's Bay picks up rural sports awards
A shearer and a farm fencer have their moment in the spotlight
Swells, debris cancel port fishing contest
An action-packed weekend of events ahead in the Bay despite the storm.
Rob Mather takes the honours at Mataroa sheepdog trials
The annual Mataroa sheepdog trials took place at the weekend.
Parikino Sports Club celebrates 90 years in the sun
Parikino Sports Club celebrated its 90th birthday at the Shaw family farm last weekend.
Kids learn about life on the farm
Youngsters are getting the chance to experience dairy farming thanks to DairyNZ.
Sheepdog trials: Patoka trials have record numbers
Patoka Sheep dog trials have had record number of entries this year.
Last-minute preparations before thousands attend show
Preparations for the 81st Wanaka A&P Show get into full swing.
Roxburgh fleece scores perfect score at A&P Show
A fleece in Roxburgh has received a perfect score at the latest A&P Show.
Te Puke Emergency Services fishing contest a proven formula
Te Puke fishing competition as popular as ever.
Fishing: Muriwai claim west coast bragging rights
The Muriwai Sports Fishing Club retained the Wildcat Trophy for the second year in a row.
Sheepdog trials: Roy a chip off the old block
Kaitaia's Merv Cameron and sheep dog Roy claimed top honours at Northland Field Days.
Herd manager wins Taranaki Dairy Manager of the Year
A Midhirst herd manager was named Taranaki Dairy Manager of the Year on Monday.
North Canterbury shearers urged to support shear-a-thon fundraiser
North Canterbury shearers are pitching in to raise awareness of suicide.
Two major Methven Showgrounds projects completed
Two major projects were carried out recently at the Methven Showgrounds.
All hands on deck for HOY
More than 600 yards and stables, and 4km of fencing will be installed this week.
Taranaki Vintage Machinery Club to host farm Working Weekend
Taranaki Vintage Machinery Club will hold a Vintage Machinery Working Weekend.
Fishers catch beaut zzzs and wind up contented kippers
Happy hookers extol delights of accommodation after arriving for Fish Akitio
Stratford Trotting Club: Race day a big success for club
The 60th annual race day for Stratford Trotting Club was a great success.
Fonterra Grass Roots funding open
Fonterra Grass Roots Fund is preparing to give a helping hand to community projects
CHB consultant in running for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year awards
A CHB consultant was named a finalist in the 2018 Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year awards.
Cowboys happy with government decision not to ban rodeo
Cowboys and cowgirls are rejoicing at the news rodeos will not be banned.