For the second year in a row, the FMG Young Farmer of the Year will not screen on TV

Nadine Porter, Jane Smith disappointed with lack of TV coverage for iconic rural contest.

Young Farmers are expecting some of NZ's best comedic talent and a fundraiser this month.

New Zealand was in winning form at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships.

Cabernet Foods was a winner for their Everton Dry Aged Beef at the NZ Food Awards

John McEwan has been described by a farmer as the "rock star'' of sheep scientists.

Massey University has signed up to be a Silver Sponsor of the Ahuwhenua Trophy

Although Joseph Abernethy lives in town, he has raised a calf every year for seven years.

Hastings shearer Rowland Smith has claimed New Zealand open-finals win No23 in a row.

The Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club has experienced one of its biggest and best swap meets.

Fishing conditions on Lake Hawea during the fishing tournament were "fantastic".

Three finalists were selected from a shortlist of seven applicants.

Six of the country's top butchers have been named in the national butchery team.

CHB A&P committee members warn show needs more volunteers to guarantee future.

Fighting against three truckloads of seabed being dredged every day for 35 years.

From "Crufts"-style dog shows to shearing to go-karts today's CHB show has plenty on offer

Decision not to air Young Farmer contest makes a mockery of claims to support NZ culture.

It takes more than hops, malt, water and yeast to run a successful beer festival.

Central Hawke's Bay farmer Bob Bruce and Cheat are back in winning form

Joel Henare and Maryanne Baty will be at the Central Hawke's Bay A&P Show.

This year's event offers course options of 2.5km, 5km and 10km.

Animal-rights groups renew calls for a public boycott.

Whanganui triallists do well at rescheduled Hawkes Bay sheep dogs trials

Work to redevelop the Motuoapa Marina is finally complete after 18 years.

Mangaweka was bustling with people at Christmas fayre last weekend

The annual Pembroke School Pet Day took on new meaning this year

The Topp Twins are coming to Stratford for one night only next year.

Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation delivered a class act at the Arran Station Horse

Parklee Bucking Bulls will bring a team of 28 specially-bred big bulls to the CHB A&P Show

Sam and Christine Ludbrook will be at the Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial Show