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5 tonnes of surplus food rescued from waste
A food rescue group have turned 5tonne of surplus food into meals for people in need.
Carnival draws large crowd
Rain cleared in time for thousands to enjoy Havelock North's annual street extravaganza.
Shearing: Australia win first test in Bendigo
Aussies bounce back from defeat at the Golden Shears in Masterton in March
Second East Otago Field Days 'fantastic'
"We had a good crowd and terrific weather,'' organising committee chief executive said.
50th annual Waimate Shears a huge drawcard
The 50th annual Waimate Shears proved a huge drawcard for the town on October 13-14.
Oyster farming, art framing win YES awards
The two winning teams will travel to Wellington in December
Trade Sites Going Fast for the Whangarei A&P Show
Businesses need to act now if they want a trade site at the Whangarei A&P Show this year.
Learning about honey at Buzz into Spring Expo
There was a good turnout at the Katikati Herb Society's recent Buzz into Spring Expo
Eventing: Johnstone to front at Takapau
Havelock North's Amanda Pottinger a top Bay hope at Arran Station this weekend.
Upper North Island dominates race for New Zealand's top horticulturist
Search for the best young horticulturalist has a distinctly Upper North Island flavour.
Photos: NZ shearing team
Shearing Sports New Zealand's team of seven includes four world champions and two world championship runners-up.
Shearing: NZ team look to restore pride in Aussie tests
Team of seven, stacked with world champs, crosses Tasman for Bendigo tests.
Trophy haul for top Lab retriever
Pete Southee, of Galloway, has the top Labrador retriever in the country
AgriKidsNZ events proving popular
Organisers of the AgriKidsNZ and TeenAg competitions are advising teams to enter now
The search for the Perfect Woman: Smelly possums out, texting in
The search for the Perfect Woman is on.
Sink, swim or bring it in,they can still win
The Wanaka Kahu Youth cardboard boat race ''Titanic'' award is one of the most popular.
Blend of great teamwork helps students win
Teamwork - and good grapes - were key in producing this year's Best Student Wine.
One-tonne beast claims big prize
Claiming Royal Show agricultural prize surprises breeder of 1150kg giant.
Awards for dairy industry on offer
Entries in Share Farmer of the Year, Dairy Manager, Dairy Tranee of the Year now open
District contests get under way
FMG Young Farmer of the Year contest remains an iconic event in New Zealand agriculture
First gourmet night markets exceed organisers' expectations
Whangarei's first Gourmet Night Market was such a success that vendors ran out of food
Kiwi kids and weta productions in backyard
Kiwi and 'smugglers' met with good intentions on Saturday as a kids conservation activity.
East Otago Field Days draw the crowd at new site
Visitors thronged the Palmerston Saleyards for the East Otago Field Days.
Ag entries now open
New Zealand's most hotly contested competitions for rural youth have expanded
Family-friendly fun found in show maze
The maze is believed to be the biggest fruit bin puzzle in the country.
Feilding's annual Rural day entices country loving families
Rain didn't stop hundreds of families turning out for Feilding's annual Rural Day
A&P Show dog trials off to a good start
More than 160 dogs from all over North Island competing over three days.
Tasters spicing up the Horowhenua food trail
Get your taste buds ready as tickets are now on sale for the Horowhenua Taste Trail