Are rodeos all but over?
Banned in many parts of the world, is it time to call time on rodeos in New Zealand?
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NZ rodeo has its happy families
Family involvement in New Zealand rodeo goes back three and four generations
Bull-fighter and breeder's view of rodeo
Mr Bird, who has an inside view, is convinced that the sport is not cruel.
Watch: Bill English, Damien O'Connor in shearing action
Shearing gets political at Southern Field Days.
The Country - Southern Field Days Part II edition
Lisa Murray, Damien O'Connor, Sir David Fagan, Nathan Penny and a cast of thousands!
Rodeo organiser unfazed by protesters
Animal Welfare Code adhered to, says organiser and bull breeder Shane Bird.
Lamb and wool marketers confident
Confidence in lamb and wool markets but meat industry having a "quieter" year.
Southern Shears gets under way in Gore
Mataura shearer Brett Roberts aims to come back strongly at this year's event.
Big toy has price tag to match
The world's largest conventional tractor also has a rather large price tag.
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Katie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Beer-tasting a popular part of the Southern Man competition at Southern Field Days.
Golden Shears: Odds on Rowland Smith to retain title
Reigning champion Smith seeking the title for a fifth time in six years.
Fishing comp to give economy $1m boost
Popular fishing event good news for stores and accommodation providers.
Primary sector awards to award sustainability
Entries for the Napier Port's Hawke's Bay Primary Sector awards are open now.
Strong candidates line up for FMG Young Farmer of the Year
The Manawatu Regional Final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year will be held in Wellington
Northland Dairy Industry Awards finalists named
Finalists have been named for the Northland Dairy Industry Awards.
Snapper in good supply on 90 Mile Beach
Local anglers have been monitoring fishing and weather conditions along 90 Mile Beach.
Big wins in Kawhia include a black marlin catch for fishing mates
A highlight of the Kawhia One Base Tournament was a massive black marlin catch.
Southland A&P Show to celebrate 150 years
Highlights of the show this year set to include Topp Twins and woodchopping champs.
Growers competing for Bay of Plenty Young Fruitgrower title
Six of the region's best growers went head-to-head at the Te Puke A&P Show.
Sheepdog trials: Wairoa competitors take the titles
The Hawke's Bay sheep dog trial season has finally got under way.
Watch: Bird's eye view of Southern Field Days
Paul Dwyer is 18 metres above Southern Field Days at Waimumu.
Farmer Doug Avery puts drought in perspective
Farmers needed to look forward and instead of working backwards, think about the next move
Local spirit shines at Te Puke A&P Show
The bad weather forecast hit crowd numbers at Saturday's Te Puke A&P Show.
Watch: World's biggest tractor among Southern Field Days attractions
The 500hp tractor is said to be the biggest conventional wheeled tractor in the world.
Broadwood show canned
Saturday's 104th North Hokianga A&P show at Broadwood has been cancelled.
Shearing: Trio make national finals in Norwood Rural Sport Awards
Three Hawke's Bay people are finalists in the Norwood Rural Sports Awards.
Whanganui's ex-Young Farmer of the Year looks back
A local man has no regrets after winning FMG Young Farmer of the Year in 1970.
Champion yodeller to perform at Taranaki Country Music Festival
Laura Downing says becoming a champion yodeller and entertainer was her destiny.
Baldricks Big Day Out: Blacksmith plies his trade at day
A travelling blacksmith is coming to Baldricks Big Day Out.
Southern Field Days at capacity
Major agricultural event set to give region's economy a boost.