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Rotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years
'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.
Father and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears
North Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.
Research: Māori children twice as likely to have severe appendicitis
Research shows rural children suffer severe appendicitis at four times urban rates.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.
Shearing: Stratford and Moore win at Tapanui and Nelson
It was a big weekend of shearing for former winners of the National Shearing Circuit.
Deadline looms for heritage farming awards
Families who have farmed their land since 1924 or earlier are eligible to apply for award.
Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.
Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source
New Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.
Amy Ferguson wins Corriedales woolhandling open final
Landscape architect Brittany Smith took out the senior title.
Jack Fagan wins second Corriedale shearing title
Fagan flew in from Western Australia in his successful bid to regain the title.
Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.
Why a Whangārei rural postie stayed 30 years in the job despite hugely increased workload
Northland postie has delivered her final package after 40 years
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.
Flying Southlander wins Ashburton shearing final
The Ashburton show attracted 44 shearers, with 14 in the open class.
Bay of Islands P&I Show is the oldest in NZ and back on Saturday
Bay of Islands Pastoral & Industrial Show on this Saturday.
Te Puna School Country Fair is back in business
Covid pandemic lockdown forced the fair into mothballs four years ago.
Kiwis fall short in transtasman shearing and woolhandling tests
Blades shearers hold up the Kiwis' end in transtasman tests but it's not enough.
Gavin Mutch holds it together for Great Raihania Shears win
Mutch nabs the big shearing win at the Hawke’s Bay A&P Show.
Meteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekend
As the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.
Show stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowds
Wear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.
Freestyle motocross debuts at show amid 27C heat
Fan favourites and high temperatures for the town meets country fun.
Bring on the 150th after 'fantastic' A&P Show
Record numbers through gate for 149th edition of coming together of town and country.
'Winners are grinners': Dannevirke duo win dog trials by just half a point
Waimatā's Utting and his dog Queens third overall in 15-combo final.
Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come
Huge numbers, dog trial finalists sorted, Steak of Station champion crowned.
Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun
The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go
Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start
Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.