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Top axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural Games
Jordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.
Stuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Judges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.
'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.
Leon Samuels sets the line for Golden Shears defence
Results from the Taumarunui, Apiti, Kaikoura, and Pahiatua shows over the weekend.
'It's pretty fast': The rural sport of speed-fencing
Tim Garrick keeps fit for the speed-fencing competition stage by working the hill country.
Big entry numbers for this year’s Golden Shears
The 63rd Golden Shears will be held in Masterton from February 27 to March 1.
Pest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awareness
About 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.
12-tractor convoy on mission to boost children's mental wellbeing
A convoy of 12 tractors and a Humvee visited schools in the Far North.
‘At our best’: Sheep dog trial club celebrates centennial milestone
The Northland Centre Championships will mark the centenary for the sheep dog trial club.
A second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson
'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'
Women win three of four finals at Ohura Shears
Laura Bradley, Sarah Bryant and Jodiesha Kirkpatrick dominated at the Ohura Show.
Morrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strength
The town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.
Farm tools down for popular East Coast Expo
'Events like this are important to our rural communities'
Totara Estate celebrates National Lamb Day
NZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.
Desert Road closure puts Waimarino A & P Show on the map
“You might just end up stuck, not stuck in a bad way, stuck in a good way.”
Youngest contestant wins Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer final
"To take out the win was really exciting," Jock Bourke, 19, said.
Kiwi Jack Fagan wins world's richest speed shear
Te Kūiti's Fagan triumphs in a field stacked with talent.
100 years of town meets country in Katikati
The 100th edition of the Katikati A&P Show proved a big hit.
Raw horsepower on display
Clydesdale wagon rides are among the many attractions at the Te Puke A&P Show.
Ngātapa going to the dogs: Season-opening trial set for next week
Local triallists keen for action in preparation for bigger comps.
'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500
It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.
137th Kaitāia A&P Show going ahead this month
Far North country life on display at 137th Kaitāia A&P Show
Wally isn't so wayward now, winning two sheepdog titles for CHB farmer
He was named Wally - as in Where's Wally? - for his wayward tendencies in puppy days.
'Stoked': Justin Ruygrok wins Northern Young Farmer final
First time competitor Justin Ruygrok said, 'to come out on top is pretty unreal'.
Life has come full circle for league legend Nikau
'I love speaking at events like the Expo because it is talking to like-minded people....'
'Finally got it': Ngaio Hanson's first open woolhandling win
All the shearing and woolhandling results from the weekend.
NZ's top shearers eyeing a black-singlet comeback
The national team selection series takes place over the next 12 months.