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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.

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.

Lindsay Farm open day a success for family
Lindsay Farm Dairy's third annual open day was another success.

Golden Shears collapse: 'I felt dizzy, that's all I remember'
Former Golden Shears champ can't remember collapsing.

Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalists named
Five finalists have been named for this year's Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Hawke's Bay pastoral industries strong at A&P show
Hawke's Bay showed a strong pastoral industry at the latest A&P Show.

Shearing: Second consecutive win at Pahiatua Shear for Rowland Smith
Rowland Smith has won the Pahiatua Shears for the second time in a row.

Golden Shears: Joel Henare scores 100th big win
Woolhandler was the genuine star of the final night of the 58th Golden Shears in Masterton

Golden Shears: Final results - Aussies take test
Results from the 58th Golden Shears international shearing and woolhandling champs.

Golden Shears: Happy travellers make it to multi-wool shears final
Australia-based pair have qualified for tonight's final.

Golden Shears: Goodger upholds family tradition
Dairy farmer defends Golden Shears men's woolhandling title in front of home crowd

Listen: Michael Laws defends rodeo
NZ Rodeo and Cowboys Association spokesperson Michael Laws defends the sport.

Mayor finalist in Fonterra dairy woman of year
Tararua's outstanding dairy woman does it for family, community and our district.