Bull-ride organisers reject cruelty accusations
Animal-rights groups renew calls for a public boycott.
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Lourie and Klay make clean sweep
Whanganui triallists do well at rescheduled Hawkes Bay sheep dogs trials
Motuoapa Marina to be officially opened
Work to redevelop the Motuoapa Marina is finally complete after 18 years.
Village fayre bustling with people
Mangaweka was bustling with people at Christmas fayre last weekend
A taste of farm life for Pembroke School students
The annual Pembroke School Pet Day took on new meaning this year
Topp Twins are coming to Stratford
The Topp Twins are coming to Stratford for one night only next year.
Equestrian: Class act at Takapau horse trials
Clarke Johnstone and Balmoral Sensation delivered a class act at the Arran Station Horse
Big bulls arrive for riding contest
Parklee Bucking Bulls will bring a team of 28 specially-bred big bulls to the CHB A&P Show
A show that runs in the family
Sam and Christine Ludbrook will be at the Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial Show
Whangarei's Gourmet Night Market changes
Second night market will have better signage and more rubbish bins.
Activists target CHB bull riding
Animal rights activists aim to disrupt the Top Gun Shootout bull ride at the CHB A&P Show
Club of the week: Old cars spark passions
The Bay of Plenty Vintage Car Club offers a lot more than tinkering with old vehicles.
Hamish Duff wins Young Farmer contest
Nine keen young farmers found their knowledge and skills severely tested on Saturday
Wood chopper dedicates win to father
Rotorua's Kyle Lemon is a member of the world champion New Zealand wood chopping team.
Manawatu A&P shearing and woolhandling results
Smith and Henare dominate shearing and woolhandling finals at Manawatu A&P Show
First-time anglers thrilled with catches
Local children cast their rods for the first time at Kids Fish Out on Sunday.
Clydesdales to lead Armistice Day parade
Six Clydesdale horses pulling a WWI artillery gun will lead a parade in Hamilton
Labour MP takes up pumpkin challenge
The Great Pumpkin Carnival is months away, but locals are already planting their pumpkins
Federated Farmers: Enter the 2018 NZ Dairy Industry Awards
Time to enter the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Beef + Lamb pulls plug on the Glammies
For 10 years, farmers have entered their best of best in the Glammies. But no more.
A country music star is born
Cherie Sinclair has a world of opportunities opening up after a rocky start.
Shearing: Kiwis clean-up in Warrnambool
NZ shearers win across the board in top Aussie competition
Fun in sun at Mission Day
There was lots of fun in the sunshine at St Joseph's School Mission Day on Friday.
Time to make your scarecrow for show
Waipawa District Lions Club are running a Make a Scarecrow competition
Mystery Creek holds Equidays 2017
New Zealand's premier equine event Equidays took place at Mystery Creek this month.
Ruahine School displays strong rural ties
"Rural is what we are all about," Lee Gibbs said, and it certainly seemed that way
Richie McCaw's side snatches narrow win
Former All Black captain takes part in "All Stars'' touch rugby side in Queenstown.
Lambs, calves and a goat go to school
Fordell School's playground was turned into a farm yard last Friday for the annual Ag Day.
Shearing: Nathan Stratford retains Ashburton title
The Invercargill gun faced an experienced field in Saturday's five-man final.
Animal antics at school pet day
Turakina School pupils enjoy farming fun at their pet day.
Shearing: Kiwis win woolhandling and blades shears tests
World woolhandling champion New Zealand team take payback with weekend win.